Audition Information
Samantics
 Audition dates/times |
Special arrangements for fall 2017 (per Director, Sam
Schieber): "Samantics is gearing up for what I think will be a wonderful fall concert: the music of Lerner & Loewe. These guys are particular favorites of mine, and I've been digging up some lesser- and even totally unknown music of theirs for the occasion. In addition, we'll be looking at songs by Loewe without Lerner AND Lerner without Loewe." "It will be a very short commitment: 7 rehearsals (8 for men) and 3 performances. REHEARSALS, all Monday nights, 7:00-10:00 p.m. - 9/11, 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9, 10,16, 10/23 [men will have one extra outside rehearsal, to be determined]. PERFORMANCES: Friday, 10/27 (Vacaville); Saturday, 10/28 (Berkeley); Sunday, 10/29 (Sacramento). "Rehearsals alternate between Sacramento and Vacaville, the preponderance this time being in Sacramento; carpools are available to go to Vacaville. Concert attire is black evening gown for women, black tuxedo for men ... OR any equivalent that will give that illusion. Music will not be memorized and you will be holding a folder, which will be provided." Auditions are by appointment with Director. |
| Audition venue | To be arranged |
| Audition contact | schieber@surewest.net |
| Voice part openings | All (SATB) |
| Experience or other requirements | We usually have about 10 rehearsals for each concert, so we need singers who are willing to jump into the deep end without hesitation. Our concerts span a wide range of music styles. Reading is a big plus, and both animal and instrumental sounds are welcome! |
| Audition procedure | Singer's choice of song; brief vocalizing for range. |
| Day(s)/time(s) of rehearsals | Monday nights, 7:00 - 10:00 p.m. |
| Place of rehearsals | Alternating between Sacramento and Vacaville. Carpools available. |
| Dates/venues of upcoming performances | Cabaret Festival, Sept. 6-10, 2017 (choral
performances, 9/7-10) Lerner & Lowe (see above) |
| Other commitments | Black evening gown (or equivalent) for women, black tux (or equivalent) for men. Sell a minimum of 2 tickets to each concert series. |
| Website | www.samanticschoir.com |
| Profile | "Samantics is a non-profit vocal group that exists to build public appreciation for the widest possible range of vocal music through education and performance. Directed by Sam Schieber our 30-person choir performs throughout the Bay and Valley areas." |
