The Variety Youth Choir, proudly sponsored by Kilarnee, is seeking talented singers and dancers with HEART!
2012 auditions will be held on SUNDAY, February 19th.
Where:
Choir rehearsal studio - Killarnee
136 Beringarra Ave
Malaga
Arrive at 11.30am
There may be a short wait while we get through everyone
Audition information
Please prepare your choice of song to perform and bring your CD backing track with NO lead vocal on it
If you do not have a backing track, you can audition acapella. We will still ask you to perform a song of your choice, however we may also ask you to sing to one of our backing tracks – for example, the national anthem.
If you are auditioning for dance – please prepare a short routine to music, again bring a CD backing track.
Please note, even if you are auditioning as a dancer, you will still need to audition for singing. While we appreciate not everyone wants to be a soloist, we need to know that you can sing in a group situation, as all dancers must also sing as part of the Choir.
Rehearsal Information
The Choir currently rehearses Tuesday nights in Malaga from 7-8pm (dancing will be held from 8-9pm). The Choir performs at approximately 30 professional shows per year, so we need people that are able to make a commitment to attending the shows and rehearsals.
It does not cost anything to audition or join the choir, and we provide you with the uniform and all tuition should you be successful in getting a place.
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Based in Perth, the Variety Youth Choir is one of Australia's premier performance groups, and we are always on the look out for talented newcomers.
Our current choir members are aged eight years up to early thirties, and come from all walks of life. Some of us are able bodied and some disabled or disadvantaged, but we all share a love of music - and a desire to perform!
Here are some questions we are frequently asked:
What are you looking for in a choir member?
Energy, vitality and commitment - and a LOVE of performing. This may be in front of the mirror or in the bathroom currently! The choir is a professional performance group and we perform up to 40 shows a year, so it is extremely important that you make the Choir a high priority in your life.
I've never performed in front of an audience, how do I get some experience?
The Choir comprises experienced members and newcomers. Some members have made hundreds of performances, and they help newcomers to gain confidence. The Choir Musical Director and choreographer provide tuition as well as our normal rehearsals
When do you rehearse?
The Choir currently rehearses Tuesday nights in Malaga from 7-8pm (dancing will be held from 8-9pm). We usually try to take time off during school holidays, but this does depend on our performance commitments.
How do I get an audition?
Download an audition form on the right. Auditions held one to two times per year. If we fill the positions and you are not selected, please don’t be discouraged and by all means contact us again for the next round of auditions.
Do I have to wear a uniform?
The uniform we wear is pretty casual, you will be given the uniform shirt and jacket to be worn for all shows. You will need to provide plain black pants or block pants, black socks and plain black shoes (or block shoes). Neat hair and natural make-up is required for shows
How much does it cost to be in the choir?
Thanks to the generous support of Variety and our sponsor Killarnee, it costs nothing to be a Choir Member.
I have other questions!
Please feel free to ask us a question by email on the right.