Nova Vocal Ensemble is holding auditions on Sunday, June 16, in Glendale. Further auditions will be held on Sundays in August. Time slots for all auditions run from 12:30 to 1:45, usually at 10 to 15 minutes each.

 

Nova is a semi-professional chamber chorus dedicated to the art of small ensemble singing. The group has performed in various venues in Los Angeles, from the San Fernando Mission to the Echoplex. Members volunteer their time, though paid gigs do come up on occasion, such as weddings, Christmas caroling, and other unique ventures.

 

The repertoire is challenging and varied. This season, we will explore the a cappella choral music of Benjamin Britten, whose centennial will be celebrated by the music community in November 2013. All the music for this season will focus on flowers, with some of the most cutting edge contemporary voices in choral music being represented, as well as old choral favorites. If you enjoy singing everything from Purcell and Bruckner to Ives and Arvo Part, this choir is for you.

 

Singers should have singing experience, a strong interest in the choral art, superb musicality, and enough enthusiasm to be able to commit to a weekly two-hour rehearsal. Sight singing skills are EXTREMELY helpful.

 

The choir is a great opportunity to get your feet wet in the Los Angeles choral scene. Solos are taken from the choir, and concerts are held all over the Los Angeles area.

 

Rehearsals are at 1:45 pm on Sundays in Glendale, with one extra rehearsal a month and a retreat every concert cycle. There are NO DUES to join.

 

Concerts are generally held on Sunday evenings. There will be one in November, one in December, and one in June.

If you are interested, please respond to this posting with a time preference. You must make an appointment before auditioning.

 

Visit www.novavocalensemble.org for more details.