Events Calendar Sept. 26-27, 2009 Concert Version of La Boheme with the Colorado Springs Philharmonic & Opera Theatre of the Rockies, Pikes Peak Center November 21, 2009, 9AM-10PM Bookfair benefitting the Chorale Barnes & Noble, 1565 Briargate Blvd December 11, 2009 Deck the Hall, Pikes Peak Center December 12, 2009 Deck the Hall Benefit Concert, Cripple Creek January 5, 2010 Auditions by appointment February 21, 2010 25th Chefs' Gala & Silent Auction, Broadmoor West, Rocky Mtn Ballroom April 17, 2010 Choral Gold II, Pikes Peak Center May 11, 2010 Academy Band Spectacular! Pikes Peak Center Follow Us! Auditions Our next audition will be Wednesday, May 19, 2010 6:30 - 10:00 PM First Christian Church 16 E. Platte Ave. (northeast corner of Platte and Cascade) To schedule an audition: email us at csc@cschorale.org or call us at 719-634-3737 Colorado Springs Chorale Audition Information The 120-voice choir rehearses on Wednesday evenings. Auditions are by appointment only. In the 10-minute audition you should be prepared to: 1. Sing one prepared selection. It need not be in a foreign language or be memorized. Present an aria or song from an opera, oratorio or cantata (sacred or secular), or an art song or a concert arrangement of a folk song, or Broadway excerpt – none of these to exceed three minutes. Please, no selections from a hymnal. Despite their beauty, hymns utilize a limited vocal range. And, of course, no “Pop Songs,” as evaluating vocal skill is difficult there, as well. If you have any questions regarding an appropriate selection, do not hesitate to call. Please bring a copy of your music for the accompanist.   2. Vocalize simple scales to determine voice range. 3. Demonstrate adaptability and flexibility in learning new music (repeating intervals, reading music). An accompanist will be provided or you may supply your own. No tapes are allowed as accompaniment nor do we allow a capella performances. You will be auditioned by a panel of Chorale Section Leaders headed by our Conductor, Donald P. Jenkins. They will be looking for choral voices, not necessarily solo voices, and listening for intonation, rhythm and general musicianship. Notification of membership will be immediately following audition or by mail. Please call 634-3737 or email csc@cschorale.org for more information and an appointment. The drawing for a pair of Choral Gold II tickets will be March 26, 2010.