Sing with the Burbank Chorale
Be part of a vibrant performing arts group with a storied history that spans nearly a century. Established in 1920, the Burbank Chorale is the longest continuously performing arts organization in the San Fernando Valley and one of the oldest musical organizations in the State of California. Our Mission is to attract individuals who share a love of music, dedication to musical growth, and the desire to provide excellence in performance.
The Burbank Chorale is looking for new singers, 18 years of age and older, in all ranges. In order to be accepted, one must possess the ability to sing on pitch and have good tone quality. The ability to blend well with other singers and a desire to work as part of a team is also important.
Our Spring 2008 season vocal auditions are currently closed. For further information call 818- 759-9177 or email membership@burbankchorale.org
What to Expect at Your Audition
• When you come to audition, the artistic director will test your vocal range to place you as a soprano, alto, tenor, or bass. He may ask you to sing a few bars of a simple familiar song such as “America the Beautiful” or “Happy Birthday” to demonstrate your vocal range.
Membership Dues
• Membership dues are $80 for each half of the nine month concert season ($160 per season). Confidential payment arrangements can be made.
Music Deposit
• There is a one-time music deposit fee of $10.00 payable on the day of your first rehearsal. You must pay this deposit in order to take your music home with you. This one-time fee will be refunded to you upon request if you leave the chorale.
• A Black Folder music holder for performances, available at www.musicfolder.com and many local music stores.
Time Commitment for Singers
• Rehearsal every Tuesday night from 7 - 9:30 p.m. at St. Judes Episcopal Church, Fellowship Hall, corner of 6th & Olive in Burbank.
• All Day Intensive, traditionally on a Saturday from 10-4 (this rehearsal is mandatory).
• Concert Dress Rehearsal, traditionally from 10-1, the Saturday of the concert weekend (this rehearsal is mandatory).
• Concerts. Generally two in December and two in late spring. Additional performance opportunities may also become available.
• Chorale members are expected to put in personal practice time on their own time.
Attendance
Regular attendance at all rehearsals and performances is expected and mandatory. Section Leaders take attendance at each rehearsal. If you cannot attend a rehearsal, please notify your Section Leader in advance. Each member is allowed up to three (3) missed rehearsals.
At the discretion of the Artistic and Membership Directors, more than three (3) absences or chronic tardiness may result in your dismissal from the chorale.
Wardrobe
• Each member is responsible for purchasing and maintaining his or her own performance wardrobe.
Men. Tuxedos are required. If you do not own a tuxedo, speak with the Men’s Section Leader, who will explain options on how to obtain one.
Women. Official Burbank Chorale Concert Dress and Pearl Necklace. $106.00 (price subject to change without notice). Our wardrobe coordinator will take you size and order the dress and necklace for you.