Singers, come on down. The New Jersey Association of Verismo Opera will hold auditions for the Verismo Opera Chorus on February 5, 2014, 6:30 p.m., at 44 Armory Street in Englewood, New Jersey. An audition appointment is required and must be made in advance.
Lucine Amara, Artistic Director of the New Jersey Association of Verismo Opera, invites vocalists throughout the region who like to sing and want to perform on the stage in a professional production to audition for the Verismo Opera Chorus. Professional, amateur, and retired professional vocalists may apply.
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Altos and male choristers, representing all vocal ranges and ages, are especially needed. Applicants should have a rudimentary working ability to read music and experience singing. An application may be downloaded. For information or to schedule an appointment to audition for the chorus, call (201) 886-0561.
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An accompanist will be provided. The building is handicapped accessible and designated handicapped parking is available in the lot.
During the company’s 25th anniversary season, Vive la France, choristers will perform in the company’s spring production of Giuseppe Verdi’s La Traviata on Sunday, April 6, 2014 and La Bohème on Sunday, October 19 and 26, 2014. Both operas will be presented at 3 p.m. at the Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) in Englewood, New Jersey.
Under Chorus Director Mara Waldman, vocalists will sing in Italian and explore grand opera through active performances. The operas will be fully staged and performed in costume accompanied by an orchestra under internationally renowned Principal Conductor and Music Director Anthony Morss.
For more information about the New Jersey Association of Verismo Opera, visit its web site follow the company on Facebook or Twitter @NJVerismoOpera, or call (201) 886-0561.
