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Audition Information
February 2012 Auditions
TENORS – The Capital Hearings are holding auditions on Sunday Feb. 26th for tenors, with callbacks on Wednesday Feb. 29th. Please read below for more information and to schedule an audition online.
All Other Voice Parts– Interested singers are requested to complete the form below and we will contact you when our next round of auditions is announced.
About The Group
Our repertoire includes classical, contemporary and pop tunes – everything from Tallis, Duruflé, and Whitacre through Gershwin, McCartney, and Katy Perry. Nearly all of our current members perform in Washington's larger choruses, have church choir jobs, or work as music educators. But most importantly, this is a group that enjoys good music (of all genres), good wine (of all vintages), and great company (of all voice types).
Rehearsals are typically held on alternate Wednesday evenings during the fall and spring, increasing to weekly rehearsals during the summer and as performances may require. We rehearse in Woodley Park and occasionally at other locations in D.C.
Requirements
- Feb. 2012 – Solid stage presence as a vocal jazz or contemporary pop tenor soloist.
- The ability to listen and blend in a classical choral style is essential.
- Familiarity with other styles – vocal jazz, contemporary a cappella, etc. – is a big plus.
- Arranging experience, directing experience and/or vocal percussion skills are helpful but not required.
- Excellent sight-singing skills (i.e., reading music) are mandatory since we often learn some new music at each rehearsal.
The Audition Process
First-round auditions are scheduled in 15-minute slots and conducted by the music director. Auditions will involve range testing, ear exercises, and some melodic & rhythmic sight-reading. Auditionees should also prepare a solo in a vocal jazz or contemporary style (pop, rock, etc.) that demonstrates your musical skills and stage presence. No accompanist will be provided so you should be prepared to perform the solo a cappella.
Callback auditionees will join the full group for a short rehearsal of two pieces, and will then perform their parts in a quartet with three current members. The music will be provided in advance, but memorization is not required. Callback auditionees should plan to stay for the full duration of the callback rehearsal / audition.
Schedule an Audition (Tenors)
First-round tenor auditions will be held on Sunday, Feb. 26th, with callback auditions on Wednesday Feb. 29th (7:30-10:00 PM). Please schedule your first round audition online here. Please contact Music Director Dileep Srihari (info@thecapitalhearings.com or (202) 630-6067) for further information, or if you have any difficulties using the online scheduling tool.
Contact Us (All Other Voice Parts)
Please fill out the form below and we will email you when our next round of auditions is announced. Interested singers may also contact Music Director Dileep Srihari (info@thecapitalhearings.com or (202) 630-6067) for more information.