Ensembles Auditions

The Smoot Theatre Vocal Ensembles have set their audition dates for next year’s groups, scheduling them for Tuesday, August 4, and Wednesday, August 5 at 4:00 each day. The Ensembles are The Children’s Chorus for boys and girls who will be in grades 4, 5 and 6 next year, The Girls Ensemble for girls in grade 7 and up, and the Boys Ensemble for boys in grade 7 and up. The Children are under the direction of Barbara Full, retired music instructor from Neale School and accompanist is Marsha Parsons, retired vocal music teacher at VanDevender Middle School. The Girls are under the direction of Cathy Martin, retired PHS A Cappella Choir director, the Boys are under the direction of Janet Blessing, retired vocal music instructor of Jackson Junior High School. All groups rehearse on Tuesdays throughout the school year, the Children from 4:30 - 6:00, the Girls from 5:30 - 7:00, and the Boys from 7:00 - 8:30.
Auditions for STCC will consist of singing Happy Birthday and Are You Sleeping (all music provided) and matching pitches played on the piano. Auditions may be private or with a friend. Also, auditioners may sing a song of their own choosing, bringing any music necessary for accompaniment. A parent must be present at the audition.
Auditions for the Girls and Boys Ensembles will consist of a check of vocal ranges and some additional melodic and rhythmic exercises. No prepared solo is required. A parent must be present at the audition.
All auditions are held at the Smoot Theatre, 213 5th Street. More information may be obtained by calling the Smoot Theatre at 304-422-PLAY, or on the website http://smoottheatre.com/youth-choirs Anyone who cannot audition on these two days may call and request a different date and time.
There is a $25 yearly fee for membership in the Smoot Ensembles.