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Auditions for the Kansas City
William Baker Festival Singers
Rehearsals of the Kansas City William Baker Festival Singers
Are Tuesday Evenings, 7:00-9:30 at the Faith Lutheran Church, Roe Avenue at West 67th Street in Prairie Village, Kansas
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AUDITIONS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
To schedule call 913.403.WBCF (9223) or e-mail e-mail
Auditions Conducted at Faith Lutheran Church in Prairie Village, Kansas
“The Festival Singers perform with exceptional tonal beauty, and even ferocious emotion....”
—Mary Solomon, Charleston Post & Courier
“...a performance that was inspiring and exhiliarating....”
—Rebecca Crain, Times-Picayune, New Orleans
“Imagine an outstanding collegiate a cappella choir that decided to stay together beyond their student years. Imagine adults who have a lifelong love for the craftmanship and expression of the best in choral singing. Put these together and you have the William Baker Festival Singers.”
—Ben Allaway, Composer
“...the group has acheived an accomplished sound through precision of diction...and an impressive blend...a suave, creamy-smooth sound. Baker has crafted an impressive choir, which through innovative programming and hard work has created a substantial niche for itself.”
—Paul Horsley, The Kansas City Star
AUDITION PROCESS
The audition for the William Baker Festival Singers of Kansas City is a thorough evaluation of both voice and musical skill. The process begins with a telephone interview with the Music Staff, followed by an audition appointment.
Membership Policies Brochure
Upon scheduling the audition, the candidate will receive a copy of the Festival Singers' "Membership Policies". This will be sent by postal mail or e-mail. The candidate is responsible to read these materials thoroughly. In the audition interview, the candidate will have an opportunity to ask any questions about the organization or the commitments of membership.
Basic Musicianship Test
Candidates will be asked to complete a simple, written test on basic musical terms, note names and elementary rhythms.
Prepared Solo
Candidates are asked to perform a simple solo that can be presented a cappella. The song may be a hymn, art song, aria, oratorio/opera selection, or folk song. An accompanist may be brought if desired. Tapes and accompaniment trax are not permitted. The song should be simple, chosen to demonstrate the lyric quality of the voice and essential musical skills.
Sightreading
Candidates will be asked to perform a simple melody and a simple rhythm pattern at sight.
Tonal Memory
Candidates will be asked to repeat pitches played on the piano in simple five-note patterns.
Scales
Candidates will be asked to sing both a one-octave major and natural minor scale from assigned pitches. This is to determine both an understanding of melodic progression and to check the candidate's range.
Blending Test
Candidates will be asked to sing a simple chorale in quartet with members of the audition panel. This chorale will evaluate the blending quality of the voice and the candidate's capacity to hold an independent part.
Interview
The audition panel will interview the candidate to discuss the commitments
of membership, and will gladly answer any questions the candidate might
have.
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Your Audition Packet Now!
To schedule an audition appointment call 913.403.WBCF(9223), or e-mail
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