The Bel Canto Children’s Chorus to Hold Open Auditions for Young Singers
The Bel Canto Children’s Chorus will hold open auditions for the upcoming season. Any child who loves to sing (including boys with unchanged voices) that is between 7 and 15 years of age is encouraged and welcome to audition.
Auditions will be held at the Community Bible Fellowship Church, in Red Hill on Tuesday June 1 and Thursday, June 3. Also, at the Community Music School in Trappe on Wednesday, June 2. Auditions at each location will begin at 6:30 PM.
Parents are requested to call 215-541-4242 or send an email to belcantochildren@juno.com for further information and to reserve a time in the audition schedule. Additional audition times will be arranged as necessary.
Children do not need to prepare anything in advance. At the auditions, children will be asked to sing a song that is familiar to them such as My Country Tis of Thee or Happy Birthday. The main purpose of the audition is to determine the child’s musicality and their ability to blend and match pitch. The auditions are child-friendly, stress-free and fun.
Noted for its innovative and artistic programming, the Bel Canto Children’s Chorus is comprised of Prep, Intermediate and Concert Choirs. In addition to performances throughout the greater Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, tours have taken the choir to England, Canada, Hawaii and Disney World. During its recent tour to Italy in July 2009, Bel Canto was honored to sing for Mass at St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican.
At weekly rehearsals, Bel Canto choristers are provided with an educational and artistic experience that encompasses far more than just singing. Choristers learn about different cultures, religions and lands through music and develop friendships with other children who share their passion for music-making.
A non-profit organization founded in 1993, The Bel Canto Children’s Chorus is under the artistic direction of its founder, Joy Ondra Hirokawa. She is assisted by Kirsten Olsen and Sue Ellen Echard who direct the Preparatory and Intermediate Choirs.
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