Call for singers + auditions
CALGARY
SAVRIDI SINGERS
Savridi Singers is holding an open house for interested new members on Thursday September 9 and September 16.
Savridi Singers is Calgary's premier women's choir, founded in 1986 by Polyna Savridi. The women in Savridi Singers range in age from late teens to 60s and beyond, and come from all walks of life: nurses, stay at home moms, teachers, university students, engineers, psychologists, retirees, accountants and more. Members sing, laugh and learn together while preparing two main concerts each season, as well as participating in various community and charity performances.
SINGING with Savridi Singers means that you are able to read music, you can harmonize, support your section, and are able to memorize music.
LAUGHING with Savridi Singers means making friends as we share our appreciation and love of singing.
LEARNING with Savridi Singers means access to the talent of our Artistic Director as well as clinicians and other musical professionals at our weekly rehearsals and occasional workshops. We explore a diverse repertoire that challenges and inspires members.
For more information, or if you are interested in trying us out, please contact SavridiSingersinfo@gmail.com.
Savridi Singers is holding an open house for interested new members on Thursday September 9 and September 16.
Savridi Singers is Calgary's premier women's choir, founded in 1986 by Polyna Savridi. The women in Savridi Singers range in age from late teens to 60s and beyond, and come from all walks of life: nurses, stay at home moms, teachers, university students, engineers, psychologists, retirees, accountants and more. Members sing, laugh and learn together while preparing two main concerts each season, as well as participating in various community and charity performances.
SINGING with Savridi Singers means that you are able to read music, you can harmonize, support your section, and are able to memorize music.
LAUGHING with Savridi Singers means making friends as we share our appreciation and love of singing.
LEARNING with Savridi Singers means access to the talent of our Artistic Director as well as clinicians and other musical professionals at our weekly rehearsals and occasional workshops. We explore a diverse repertoire that challenges and inspires members.
For more information, or if you are interested in trying us out, please contact SavridiSingersinfo@gmail.com.
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CALGARY PHILHARMONIC CHORUS
The Calgary Philharmonic Chorus, led by incoming Chorus Master Mark Bartel, is a group of over 100 volunteer singers who perform diverse repertoire including oratorio, opera, light classics, contemporary music, and pops. The acclaimed ensemble is featured in four to six concerts with the Orchestra each season, under the leadership of Music Director Rune Bergmann, Associate Conductor Karl Hirzer, and guest conductors. Established in 1963, the chorus achieves excellence in the performance of choral music and promotes the enjoyment and development of choral singing in the Calgary. The chorus is a professional-level performing partner to the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra, and one of only two choruses in Canada that is part of a major professional symphony orchestra.
The Calgary Philharmonic Chorus is made up of dedicated music lovers from Calgary and surrounding communities who come from all walks of life. Our adult chorus membership ranges from career musicians to stay-at-home parents to university students, and includes those who work in education and research, trades and services, health care, agriculture, business, and law. Together they dedicate over 19,000 hours annually to rehearsals and performances! Recently the Chorus has made recordings for a CD, produced a virtual performance, and two live-streamed performances with the Orchestra.
Auditions for new members will be held in August 2021 for all voice parts. Those interested in auditioning can download the Application Package HERE.
Application Deadline: 15 August 2021
Live auditions will take place at 5:00 PM on Friday August 20 at the Jack Singer Rehearsal Hall in Calgary.
Please note: The Calgary Philharmonic Chorus plans to resume in-person rehearsals in September. For the health and safety of all participants, physical distancing in the rehearsal room(s) and periodic rehearsal breaks will be employed. Safe singing may include the recommended use of masks. We will follow specific Alberta Health Services protocols related to singing if any are in place. The Arts Commons ventilation system is also in the process of being improved.
The Calgary Philharmonic Chorus, led by incoming Chorus Master Mark Bartel, is a group of over 100 volunteer singers who perform diverse repertoire including oratorio, opera, light classics, contemporary music, and pops. The acclaimed ensemble is featured in four to six concerts with the Orchestra each season, under the leadership of Music Director Rune Bergmann, Associate Conductor Karl Hirzer, and guest conductors. Established in 1963, the chorus achieves excellence in the performance of choral music and promotes the enjoyment and development of choral singing in the Calgary. The chorus is a professional-level performing partner to the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra, and one of only two choruses in Canada that is part of a major professional symphony orchestra.
The Calgary Philharmonic Chorus is made up of dedicated music lovers from Calgary and surrounding communities who come from all walks of life. Our adult chorus membership ranges from career musicians to stay-at-home parents to university students, and includes those who work in education and research, trades and services, health care, agriculture, business, and law. Together they dedicate over 19,000 hours annually to rehearsals and performances! Recently the Chorus has made recordings for a CD, produced a virtual performance, and two live-streamed performances with the Orchestra.
Auditions for new members will be held in August 2021 for all voice parts. Those interested in auditioning can download the Application Package HERE.
Application Deadline: 15 August 2021
Live auditions will take place at 5:00 PM on Friday August 20 at the Jack Singer Rehearsal Hall in Calgary.
Please note: The Calgary Philharmonic Chorus plans to resume in-person rehearsals in September. For the health and safety of all participants, physical distancing in the rehearsal room(s) and periodic rehearsal breaks will be employed. Safe singing may include the recommended use of masks. We will follow specific Alberta Health Services protocols related to singing if any are in place. The Arts Commons ventilation system is also in the process of being improved.
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