Cammuso Tag: Auditions

Cammuso Tag: Auditions http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/ Cammuso Tag: Auditions en Wed, 07 Jan 2009 00:50:43 +0000 jps70 on "Guys And Dolls Auditions This Weekend" http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/topic/194#post-204 Tue, 18 Nov 2008 14:45:16 +0000 jps70 204@http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/ AUDITIONS – ADC Lent Term Musical: ‘Guys & Dolls’ – this weekend (Sat, Sun) The ADC warmly invites you to audition for ‘Guys & Dolls’, which the club is pleased to announce as its ever-popular Lent Term Musical (weeks 8 & 9 of next term). ‘Guys & Dolls’ is widely regarded as one of the greatest musicals of all time. With its strong narrative, stunning score and witty writing, it’s put a smile on the face of millions of theatre-goers since its Broadway premiere in 1950. Featuring hit songs such as ‘Luck Be a Lady Tonight’, ‘If I Were a Bell’ and ‘Sit Down You’re Rocking the Boat’, this show offers all types of performers the opportunity to get involved in a classic, big Broadway musical that has a large male and female chorus and various character parts (not to mention great lead roles that have been performed by everyone from Frank Sinatra to Ewan McGregor). Open Auditions: this weekend in the Bar at the ADC Theatre— Saturday, 22 November: 10am-5pm Sunday, 23 November: 1pm-6pm Please prepare a song for the audition that you feel best shows off your singing ability (and bring the music with you so we can accompany you on our keyboard). If you haven’t got a song in mind, don't worry! We’ll use a short extract from one of the songs in the show to test your singing ability. We’ll also supply copies of this extract outside the audition room so you can have a look in advance, if you wish. (Other song material will not be provided.) Recall auditions are scheduled for the following Wednesday or Thursday (26-27 Nov). Director: Uri Adiv Choreographer: Jenny Houghton Musical Director: Joe Shaw Producer: Andre Anderson (aa549@cam.ac.uk) adjs2 on "Iolanthe 2009 Auditions" http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/topic/191#post-201 Fri, 14 Nov 2008 11:33:07 +0000 adjs2 201@http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/ IOLANTHE Cambridge Arts Theatre 9th-14th February 2009 We are thrilled to announce the audition times for the G&S society’s production of IOLANTHE at the Cambridge Arts Theatre in week 4 Lent term. The performances will take place from FEBRUARY 9TH – 14TH 2009, including Thursday (12th) and Saturday (14th) matinees. You should also be available for a week of rehearsals before term starts, beginning 5th January. You will be required to read an extract from the show (which will be available at auditions) and to sing a song. Although we do not require you to sing a song from the show, we would suggest singing from the G&S repertoire if possible. The music from G&S shows will be available at the auditions, should you wish to use it. The auditions will run: SATURDAY 15TH November, 11.30am – 4pm (Greenwood Room, Emmanuel College) SUNDAY 16TH November, 12noon – 4pm (Knox-Shaw Room, Sidney Sussex College) To get to the Greenwood room, enter Emmanuel at the porters lodge and follow signs to the Queens’ Building. The Greenwood Room (Music Practise Room) is at the back of the building. To get to the Knox Shaw Room, enter Sidney and turn left, walk around the next court, turning left through the passageway. The Knox Shaw room is on the right in the cloisters. If you have any questions about the auditions, or are unable to make any of the times above, please contact the Producer, Emily Taylor (eet24). ------ SHOW INFORMATION: 7.45pm, Mon 9th - Sat 14th Feb 2009 (Week 4 Lent Term) Cambridge Arts Theatre Iolanthe, a fairy, was banished from fairy land for breaking one of their cardinal rules - she married a mortal. Twenty-five years later, she is pardoned by the Fairy Queen, and reveals that she has a child. Her son, Strephon, is a fairy down to the waist, and is in love with Phyllis, a beautiful ward in Chancery. The course of true love never did run smooth, however, and Strephon has to compete with half the House of Lords and the Lord Chancellor himself for Phyllis' hand. All hell breaks loose when the fairies and peers clash, and the Fairy Queen decides to send Strephon to parliament... With some of the pair's wittiest dialogue and most famous music, including 'The March of the Peers', the Lord Chancellor's 'Nightmare Song', Iolanthe's beautiful aria 'He Loves' and the stunning Act One finale, 'Iolanthe' is one of Gilbert and Sullivan's most-loved operas, and we are giving you the opportunity to help bring it to life on the Arts Theatre stage. Alexander Shannon (Musical Director) jsk37 on "Auditions For New Opera-nebuchadnezzar" http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/topic/171#post-180 Mon, 13 Oct 2008 20:14:47 +0000 jsk37 180@http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/ Next weekend (18/19 oct) we are holding auditions for a short (c. 20mins) new chamber opera based on the life of the MAD KING NEBUDCHANEZZAR, to be performed in week 7 in Peterhouse Theatre. This could be a really fun and exciting new piece of work, with music smacking of weill, palestrina, berg, bob dylan and ligeti-so come! Libretto by Freddy Syborn and Music by James Keay. We are looking for a tenor and three sopranos. Email jsk37 for details if you're interested. srm55 on "Singers - 2 Free Tours With Queens' College Chapel Choir" http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/topic/166#post-175 Sat, 04 Oct 2008 19:16:56 +0000 srm55 175@http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/ This year Queens' College Chapel Choir is recruiting singers in all voice parts. A taste of what Queens' Choir can offer you this year: - FREE TOUR TO NEW YORK AND BOSTON, December 2008. Performances to include Harvard Memorial Church, and many prestigious New York venues, including Trinity Church Wall Street, and the Harvard Club NYC. - FREE TOUR TO FRANCE, March 2009. - Free singing lessons with a fantastic voice coach. - Sing evensong cathedrals nation-wide. - Queens' has been invited to sing a concert in Kings chapel, with CUMS orchestra, and 5 other college choirs, singing Beethoven's Missa Solemnis. - Frequent masterclasses with Ralph Allwood, Suzi Digby OBE (as seen on BBC1'S recent series LAST CHOIR STANDING), Sir David Willcocks, and one of the Tallis Scholars. Our Director of Music Madeleine Lovell (Deputy Chorus Master for the BBC Symphony Chorus) is also a permanent source of support and training. - The chance to be one of 7 soloists on tour to sing the amazing Tallis "Miserere Mei". Plus all successful candidates will sing a solo part in a 24-voice work by Josquin, also to be sung on tour. - 2 evensongs per week, and free formal after each service. Plus occasional college feasts. *To arrange an audition please contact Alex Breedon at <a href="mailto:choir@quns.ac.ac.uk*">choir@quns.ac.ac.uk*</a> Competition for places is very high so please get in touch asap! ab659 on "Conductor Vacancies - Ucpo 2008/2009" http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/topic/105#post-112 Tue, 01 Apr 2008 19:00:58 +0000 ab659 112@http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/ ~ Conductor Vacancies ~ The University of Cambridge Philharmonic Orchestra (UCPO) has vacancies for conductors for the academic year 2008/9. We put on five concerts per year between our full orchestra and our chamber orchestra, with weekly rehearsals throughout Full Term. If you'd be interested in joining us as a conductor, please send your CV to <a href="mailto:a.h.bridges@cantab.net.">a.h.bridges@cantab.net.</a> Candidates may be invited for a short interview on Saturday 10th May, and invited to conduct the orchestra in a rehearsal on Wednesday 14th May. Deadline for applications: 30th April 2008 ab659 on "Soloist Vacancies - Ucpo 2008/09" http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/topic/104#post-111 Tue, 01 Apr 2008 18:56:21 +0000 ab659 111@http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/ ~ Soloist Vacancies ~ The University of Cambridge Philharmonic Orchestra (UCPO) has vacancies for soloists for the academic year 2008/9. If you'd be interested in performing as a soloist with our full orchestra or chamber orchestra, please contact <a href="mailto:a.h.bridges@cantab.net.">a.h.bridges@cantab.net.</a> Candidates may be invited for a short audition and chat on Saturday 10th May. Deadline for applications: 15th April 2008 cd377 on "Call For Auditions - Cuos May Week Opera 2008" http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/topic/87#post-94 Mon, 25 Feb 2008 10:54:45 +0000 cd377 94@http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/ CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY OPERA SOCIETY announces auditions for its ANNUAL MAY WEEk OPERA production, to be performed on 13 and 14 JUNE, 2008 This year's May Week opera is an exciting production of SAVITRI by Gustav Holst in the Round Church, to be staged alongside the same composer's HYMNS FROM THE RIG VEDA (3rd Group). The libretto of this opera is taken from the great Indian epic: the Mahabharata. In this moving story that takes place in the forest, Savitri, wife of Satyavan, hears the voice of Death calling to her announcing the imminent death of her husband. Not long after, Satyavan does indeed fall dead, and Death takes it upon himself to visit Savitri. Moved by her greeting, Death will grant Savitri any boon she chooses, and she asks for life in its fullness. After he has granted this boon, Savitri explains how it is impossible for that life to be without Satyavan. Death is so moved by Savitri's plea that he is left with no choice but to bring Satyavan back to life. As a prelude to this story there will be a dramatic staging of Holst's Hymns from the Rig Veda that will literally and figuratively prepare the stage for the opera, providing an evening of immersion in both Host's exquisite sound world and these ancient texts. Auditions will be held on SATURDAY 8TH MARCH (9AM-12PM) and SUNDAY 9TH MARCH (9AM-6PM) in the BATEMAN AUDITORIUM, Gonville and Caius College. To set up an audition please contact our producer Katie Schofield (ks475@cam.ac.uk) in advance to arrange a time (auditions will last no more than 15 minutes), indicating whether you will require an accompanist and, if possible, what repertoire you will perform. Singers are asked to audition with one or two piecec of their choosing whose dramatic content applies to the relevant role for which they are singing. Of course, material from the opera itself is welcome at the auditions too. Roles available are: SAVITRI (soprano) - Savitri is the only character who is onstage for the whole opera and spends a great deal of time alone in that space. She shows extraordinary devotion and commitment to her husband, and displays a quiet heroism and stoic intensity throughout, tempered by occasional moments of passionate exclamation and desire, as well as moments of great pathos and tenderness. Singers interested in auditioning for this role should sing a piece that demonstrates a range of emotions, or preferably charts a specific, simple emotional journey that can be conveyed to the panel in performance (e.g. despair to hope, hate to love, sadness to joy, denial to acceptance). Pieces from any period or language are welcome, though singers are encouraged to audition with a piece of Lieder or C20th English song. SATYAVAN (tenor) - Satyavan is primarily a heroic tenor and requires a singer who can demonstrate a boyish confidence, enthusiasm, and general love of life. During the course of the opera, Satyavan dies and is brought back to life, and a singer should be aware that the panel will also be looking for a singer who can also demonstrate a certain level of self-doubt, confusion, and vulnerability in their performance. Singers are welcome to apply with a piece from any period or language. Music that is somewhat folk-like is particularly suitable. DEATH (baritone/bass) - Despite what the role's name may suggest, the part of Death does not require a singer with a particularly large, or indeed, low-lying vocal range. More important is that a singer demonstrates strong diction and articulation in their performance, as Death sings many of his earlier lines from offstage. Death is a more 'human' character than might be first expected, and singers are encouraged to choose a piece that need not only demonstrate power and strength, but also self-doubt, vulnerability, and emotional dependency and commitment. Pieces from any period are welcome, though English-language songs and arias are preferable. CHORUS OF FEMALE VOICES - The chorus will have a large role to play in the opera. In addition to the Choral Hymns that will be performed at the start of the show (these will be staged, and may even include some dance), the chorus has an extensive part during the opera itself as an essential element of the musical texture. Singers who are interested in auditioning just for the chorus are invited to sing a piece of any type from any period that best demonstrates their vocal ability and potential. Female singers who apply for the part of Savitri may also be considered for the chorus. Please feel free to contact the core production team with any questions you may have about audition procedure or repertoire. We look forward to hearing from you. Carlos del Cueto (conductor, <a href="mailto:cdelcueto@mac.com)">cdelcueto@mac.com)</a> James Hurley (director, <a href="mailto:jah96@cam.ac.uk)">jah96@cam.ac.uk)</a> Katie Schofield (producer, <a href="mailto:ks475@cam.ac.uk)">ks475@cam.ac.uk)</a> --- aaw29 on "Soloist Auditions - Cambridge Graduate Orchestra" http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/topic/77#post-84 Fri, 15 Feb 2008 18:03:22 +0000 aaw29 84@http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/ The Cambridge Graduate Orchestra will be holding soloist auditions for the 2008-2009 season the 8-9 March. We're particularly interested in applications from graduate students or those who will be graduates next year, but all interested musicians are welcome to apply. Deadline for applications is the 29th February. Please contact <a href="mailto:president@cambridgegraduateorchestra.com">president@cambridgegraduateorchestra.com</a> for more information and application instructions. See <a href="http://www.cambridgegraduateorchestra.com" rel="nofollow">www.cambridgegraduateorchestra.com</a> for more information about the orchestra. dk345 on "St John's May Ball Auditions" http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/topic/68#post-75 Wed, 06 Feb 2008 14:24:02 +0000 dk345 75@http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/ Dear all, As always the St John's May Ball is looking for high quality student talent. We are auditioning for a range of dancers, musicians (Dj's, singers, instrumentalists, ensembles), magicians, comedians and anyone with other talents that might be appropriate. This year the ball is going to be packed with exciting ents and you all have the chance to perform at this great event. It'll be a lot of fun and a great experience. The auditions will be held on Friday 15th and Saturday 16th February 2008 in the New Music Room at St John's College. To sign up for auditions please visit our website: <a href="http://www.stjohnsmayball.com/auditions" rel="nofollow">www.stjohnsmayball.com/auditions</a> Sign up soon as slots are already filling up. We look forward to hearing from you, Derica Shields and Dominic Kraemer jps70 on "Into The Woods - Auditions" http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/topic/39#post-45 Fri, 11 Jan 2008 09:32:47 +0000 jps70 45@http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/ Cambridge Amateur Dramatic Club presents: 'INTO THE WOODS' - ADC THEATRE'S LENT TERM MUSICAL by Stephen Sondheim & James Lapine. PERFORMANCES: Tues 11th - Sat 22nd March 2008 (except 16th) 7:45pm @ ADC Theatre Matinees 2.30pm, Sat 15th, Sat 22nd March 2008 @ ADC Theatre Matinee 1pm, Wed 19th March 2008 @ ADC Theatre AUDITIONS: Fri 18th Jan, 12 - 5pm, ADC Theatre Bar Sat 19th Jan, 9am - 1pm, ADC Theatre Bar Sat 19th Jan, 1.30 - 5pm, Mong Hall, Sidney Sussex College Sun 20th Jan, 10am - 4pm, ADC Theatre Bar WELCOME TO THE WOODS! Calling all actors, singers, wolves and witches... 'I wish…' The Baker and his Wife wish for nothing more than a child of their own. Cinderella wishes to go to the ball. And Red Riding Hood just wants to visit Granny. But are wishes that simple? And if a wish is granted, what comes after its Happily Ever After? In Sondheim's musical masterpiece choices are made and paths are followed, but these are dangerous Woods, and even familiar stories can lose their way… AUDITIONS: This is a show that requires strong singers AND strong actors. So if you think of yourself as more one than the other, we still want you to audition - some major parts are entirely spoken roles. SINGERS: Please prepare a song or an extract from a song that you feel will show off your voice to its best advantage. Also bear in mind that we will be looking for your ability to communicate dramatic meaning through your singing - acting remains key! The style/type of song doesn't matter at all - what's important is that you sing something you're confidant with, and that demonstrates your performing ability. Please don't feel you have to sing a number from the show, or indeed from any other song from musical theatre. An audition accompanist will be provided, as will some sheet music of well-known audition material. Please feel free to bring your own sheet music for our accompanist to play in your audition. NON-SINGERS: No worries, not all parts require a singing voice - but be prepared to sing us a nursery rhyme! THE WOODS ARE WAITING... For more information please contact the director Freddie Hutchins on fwh20 or the musical director Luke Rogers on ltmr2.