Wednesday, July 13, 2011

Congressional Chorus Now Auditioning

AUDITIONS NOW OPEN
FOR THE 2011-2012 SEASON
25th Anniversary Season

We are a diverse group of individuals, of all ages, committed to performing choral music of the highest artistic quality in an environment that is creative, supportive and FUN! Please forward this information to anyone who might be interested in joining us.

CONGRESSIONAL CHORUS

We are auditioning all voice parts in
July and August. Tenors and basses are encouraged to audition.

ABOUT THE CHORUS

• 75 Voice Adult SATB Chorus, now starting our 25th Anniversary Season

• Members from many diverse professions from across the metro region (You do NOT have to be a member of a congressional staff to sing!)

• Performances have included The White House, US Capitol, and The Kennedy Center.

AMERICAN YOUTH CHORUS

Auditioning young people, ages 8 to 14, from DC, MD and VA for our after-school music program. Auditions will be held in July and August.

ABOUT THE CHORUS

* 60 singers,ages 8-14, divided into two divisions, now starting our 4th season
* Generous tuition assistance program
that enables EVERY child to participate, regardless of financial situation
* Performances have included the State Department, The White House, and the Smithsonian Folklife Festival.

REHEARSALS

Rehearsals on Monday evenings at 7 pm at the Atlas Performing Arts Center, located in the hip and vibrant H Street corridor in Northeast DC.

Our first rehearsal is Monday, Aug 29th.

For more info, go to:
www.congressionalchorus.org

REHEARSALS

Ages 8-10 rehearse on Tuesdays, and ages 11-14 rehearse on Thursdays. All rehearsals are held at the Atlas Performing Arts Center.

"Kick-off" AYC rehearsal and picnic is
Saturday, August 27th.

For more info, go to:
www.americanyouthchorus.org


TO SCHEDULE AN AUDITION FOR ONE OF THE CHORUSES
Email: debby_mcconnell[at]congressionalchorus.org
or call 202-399-7993, x182

Please specify either adult or youth chorus

Auditions are held at:
Atlas Performing Arts Center
1333 H St, NE
Washington, DC 20002
Congressional Chorus & American Youth Chorus
Atlas Performing Arts Center
1333 H Street, NE
Washington DC 20002
Phone: 202-399-7993, x182

email: info@congressionalchorus.org

2 comments:

Kenny G said...

Thanks for posting, Elise. The Congressional Chorus is a great group of talented individuals, based on here on H Street. There are at least two FroTro regulars who have sung with them-- me and Tom A.

Tom A. said...

what Kenny said!!

And the spring cabaret is always EPIC!!