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The Santa Fe Desert Chorale, New Mexico’s premier professional chamber choir, is now holding auditions for all voice parts for the 2010 season. The Desert Chorale performs with up to 24 singers in two concert seasons: summer (June 29–August 6, 2010) and winter (December 9–22, 2010). 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 auditions for Summer Festival 2009 is March 6, 2010.
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:
The above plus:
- Scales and arpeggios demonstrating range and vocal agility
- Please include demonstration of:
- Full vibrato
- Minimal vibrato
- No vibrato