2012 Auditions

LA Auditions ~ November 3, 2011 ~ 12:00pm-3:00pm:

New York Auditions ~ January 13, 2012 ~ 2:00pm-5:00pm:

Santa Fe Auditions ~ January 26, 2012 ~ 12:00pm-4:00pm

To schedule a live audition please contact Andreas Tischhauser at Andreas@desertchorale.org

The Santa Fe Desert Chorale, New Mexico’s premier professional chamber choir, is now holding auditions for all voice parts for the 2012-2013 seasons. The Desert Chorale performs with up to 24 singers in two concert seasons: summer July 8–August 18, 2012 (potentially an additional contract for June 25-July7, 2012) and winter (TBA – potentially December 11, 2012 – December 22, 2012). Summer and winter seasons are contracted separately. Singers receive concert and rehearsal fees, travel expenses and lodging.

The Desert Chorale has presented concerts in local and regional venues since 1982, and has a total of 14 recordings available. Live auditions are strongly encouraged; however, all applicants will be given full consideration. The deadline for all recorded auditions for Summer Festival 2012 is January 25, 2012.

Audition guidelines are as follows:

• A current résumé or curriculum vitae
• One photo or headshot
• Three references including phone numbers and email addresses

For live auditions:

• Two solo vocal works in contrasting styles (one each from the following categories):
• Before 1750
• 20th Century or Classical Contemporary

For recorded auditions, include all the requirements listed above plus Scales and arpeggios demonstrating range and vocal agility. You must include a demonstration of each of the following:

• Full vibrato
• Minimal vibrato
• No vibrato

To schedule a live audition, please contact Andreas Tischhauser, Executive Director, at: Andreas@desertchorale.org.

Recorded audition materials may be sent to:

   Santa Fe Desert Chorale,
   311 E. Palace Ave.,
   Santa Fe, NM 87505.

Please state your summer availability. All materials must be received no later than January 25, 2012.