Aug 23 - 30 2012
Auditions for Preparatory Choir

Auditions for Preparatory Choir

Presented by Mercer University Youth Choirs and Townsend School of Music - Mercer University at McCorkle Music Building - Mercer University

Come sing with us! Annual auditions for the Preparatory Choir of the Mercer University Children’s Choirs have been extended, and will be held on the following days and times: Thursday, August 23 and 30 (For alternate audition times and days, please call Dr. Richard Kosowski at 478-301-4167) Auditions will be held in the Townsend School of Music McCorkle Music Building (1329 Adams Street) on the campus of Mercer University. Boys (with unchanged voices) and girls in grades 3 – 5 are invited to sing in the Preparatory Choir. For the audition, the chorister should prepare a familiar song (Happy Birthday, My Country ’tis of Thee, Amazing Grace, for example) to be sung for the conductors. After performing the prepared song, the choristers will be asked to vocalize, read rhythms, and sight sing. Auditions are held on a first-come, first-served basis.We promise an beautiful year of musical events which include our annual Christmas and Spring concerts, singing for community events, and an annual tour for the singers in the Touring Choir.Rehearsals are held weekly every Thursday from 4:30 – 6:00 (5:45 for Preparatory Choir) at the Townsend School of Music. The first rehearsal of the season will be Thursday, August 23.

Admission Info

There is a yearly tuition fee for participation in the Mercer University Children’s Choirs. Generous scholarship opportunities available for qualifying families. Further information at time of audition.

Dates & Times

2012/08/23 - 2012/08/30

Additional time info:

The two primary audition days are Thursday, August 23rd & 30th. Alternate audition times and dates may be arranged by calling Dr. Richard Kosowski at 478-301-4167.

Location Info

McCorkle Music Building - Mercer University

1400 Coleman Ave., Macon, GA 31201