| Arden Pre-Holiday Madness Warm-up Show Nov. 22 – 24, 2024 at the Arden Gild Hall Auditions: Audition selections need to be “performance ready” for vocal solo and instrumental acts and tied in some way to the theme of love. An accompanist will be provided, but auditioners will need to provide sheet music for use by the accompanist. People wishing to perform with the chorus simply need to communicate their interest at the time of their audition and do a few quick vocal exercises with the audition committee to determine which voice part is best. We expect that the chorus would meet 7 – 8 times to learn their numbers while the soloists would get together the weekend before the show (Nov 15-17) to run through everything and get a feel for how the evening will flow. Rehearsals will be on Tuesdays from 7-9:30 and Sundays from 1-4pm, starting in late September. Fall 2024 Show Audition Announcement The Emerald Isle |
| Auditions: Tues. Sept. 3, 7 – 10pm Fri. Sept. 6, 7 – 10pm Sat. Sept. 7, 1 – 4pmCurrent Ardensingers chorus members are not required to audition but are asked to email us at ardensingers@gmail.com to confirm their intent to participate in the show. Rehearsals will be on Sundays from 2 – 4:30pm and on Tuesdays from 7:30- 10pm (school students excused early), starting in mid-January 2025. Auditions Sign-up – LATER Resources for Auditioners The Emerald Isle Vocal Score – Act 1 Listing of Audition Selections To be added to one of our mailing lists, E-mail us at ardensingers@gmail.com, call John Trexler at (484) 319-2350, or fill out the form at the bottom of our home page. |
Ardensingers Chorus and Orchestra |
The Ardensingers perform two shows per year, one in the Fall (November/December) and one in the Spring (April). The Spring show is one of the standard works of Gilbert & Sullivan, and casting is by formal audition (September / October). There’s no set format for the Fall show, and shows have included G&S-related works, pantos, and variety shows. Casting can be by committee or by formal audition. The Fall shows often have more roles, so there may be solo / ensemble performing opportunities for capable actors and singers who don’t get cast in the Spring show. The Ardensingers are actively seeking musically- and theatrically-inclined men and women, including students, as leads and for the Chorus. Prospective Ardensingers Chorus members will be asked to audition by performing a short piece of his or her choosing. At the present time, we’re accepting most singers who have prior choral experience. Rehearsals are on Sunday afternoons from 2 – 4:30PM and on Tuesday evenings from 7:30 – 10PM (with students excused early). Good attendance is a prerequisite for continued participation. We take a break for refreshments about half-way through rehearsal. All stage performers are required to become members of the Arden Club (annual cost of $25, less for seniors and students). The Ardensingers is one of a number of “gilds” that belong to the Arden Club, which is responsible for maintenance and operation of the Gild Hall, our performing venue. The Ardensingers also take part in other activities during the year:
Vocal scores can be purchased at cost from the Ardensingers. For the standard G&S shows, we’ll typically use the Schirmer edition. Contact John Trexler, as directed below, to reserve a copy.you In recent years we’ve been making rehearsal CDs (recordings of individual chorus voice parts) to help our Chorus members learn their music. There may occasionally be openings for the Ardensingers Orchestra, which takes part in the Spring show, and occasionally the Fall show. Rehearsals are on alternate Saturday mornings from 9 – 11:30AM. For additional information about joining the Chorus or Orchestra, or to be added to our auditions mailing list, please contact John Trexler at (484) 319-2350, or send an E-mail. |