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<p class="MsoNormal"><font size="1"><b><u><font face="Arial"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: Arial;">CLEVELAND</span></font></u></b><b><u><font face="Arial"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: Arial;"> ORCHESTRA
CHILDREN’S CHORUSES</span></font></u></b></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><font face="Arial" size="1"><span style="font-family: Arial;">The Cleveland Orchestra Children’s
Chorus, under the direction of Dr. Ann L. Usher, is holding auditions in May and
June for the 2010-2011 season. Students who will be entering grades 5-8 in the
fall of 2010 are eligible to audition. The singers should have treble voices.
There are two Children’s Choruses: The Children’s Chorus, a performing chorus,
is limited to students with more advanced skills and experience, while the
Preparatory Chorus provides initial choral experiences for younger students in
grades 5-8.</span></font> <font size="1"></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><font face="Arial" size="1"><span style="font-family: Arial;">As members of the Children’s
Choruses, students develop their choral training and leadership skills, which
help strengthen their performance in their school programs. In addition, they
receive the opportunity to interact with other students from the greater
Cleveland area
who share the same musical interests.</span></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><font face="Arial" size="1"><span style="font-family: Arial;">If you are aware of a gifted child
who has promising vocal abilities, please have them contact the chorus office at
<a title="mailto:ysiry@clevelandorchestra.com" href="mailto:ysiry@clevelandorchestra.com">ysiry@clevelandorchestra.com</a> or
216-231-7374 to receive more information or to schedule an audition.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><font size="1"><b><u><font face="Arial"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: Arial;">CLEVELAND</span></font></u></b><b><u><font face="Arial"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: Arial;"> ORCHESTRA YOUTH
CHORUS</span></font></u></b></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><font face="Arial" size="1"><span style="font-family: Arial;">The Cleveland Orchestra Youth
Chorus, under the direction of Frank
Bianchi, is seeking talented high school singers (grades 9-12
or boys entering the 8<sup>th</sup> grade with changed voices) to audition for
the 2010-2011 season. The Cleveland Orchestra Youth Chorus provides an
opportunity for talented high school-age singers an opportunity to perform
standard choral repertoire in the greater Cleveland area. The chorus strives for
commitment, discipline, and superior artistry; all which make the ensemble one
of the best of its kind in Ohio. Members are required to make a weekly
commitment and must maintain a high level of
musicianship.</span></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><font face="Arial" size="1"><span style="font-family: Arial;">We are currently scheduling
auditions on Saturday, May 8<sup>th</sup>, Saturday, May 15<sup>th</sup>, and
Sunday, May 16<sup>th</sup>. If you are aware of a gifted singer who has strong
vocal abilities, please have them contact the chorus office at <a title="mailto:ysiry@clevelandorchestra.com" href="mailto:ysiry@clevelandorchestra.com">ysiry@clevelandorchestra.com</a> or
216-231-7374 to receive more information or to schedule an audition.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><font size="1"><b><u><font face="Arial"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: Arial;">BLOSSOM FESTIVAL
CHORUS</span></font></u></b></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><font face="Arial" size="1"><span style="font-family: Arial;">A permanent and beloved annual part
of the Blossom Festival, the 2010 Blossom Festival Chorus will perform at the
Blossom
Music Center with The Cleveland Orchestra on
July 2<sup>nd</sup>. Rehearsals will be held on 6 weekday evenings in
June.</span></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><font face="Arial" size="1"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Prospective members must have
previous choral experience and be able to sight-read music. Those auditioning
are asked to prepare two contrasting pieces: one from the classical literature
and one of the singer’s choice. Once piece should be in a foreign language, but
neither piece needs to be memorized. An accompanist will be provided for the
audition.</span></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><font face="Arial" size="1"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Auditions are currently being
scheduled for Monday, May 24<sup>th</sup>. To schedule an audition appointment
or receive further information please contact Jill Harbaugh at <a title="mailto:jharbaugh@clevelandorchestra.com" href="mailto:jharbaugh@clevelandorchestra.com">jharbaugh@clevelandorchestra.com</a>
or 216-231-7372.</span></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><font size="1"><b><u><font face="Arial"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: Arial;">CLEVELAND</span></font></u></b><b><u><font face="Arial"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: Arial;"> ORCHESTRA
CHORUS</span></font></u></b></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><font face="Arial" size="1"><span style="font-family: Arial;">The Cleveland Orchestra Chorus, one
of the few professionally trained, all-volunteer choruses sponsored by an
American orchestra, is seeking highly talented singers for its 2010-2011
season. Season repertoire will include Bach’s <i><span style="font-style: italic;">Mass in F major</span></i>, Orff’s <i><span style="font-style: italic;">Carmina Burana</span></i>, Vaughan Williams’ <i><span style="font-style: italic;">Five Mystical Songs </span></i>and <i><span style="font-style: italic;">Toward the Unknown Region</span></i>, Holst’s
<i><span style="font-style: italic;">The Planets</span></i>, Dvořák’s <i><span style="font-style: italic;">Te Deum</span></i>, and Rossini’s <i><span style="font-style: italic;">Stabat Mater</span></i>. </span></font><font size="1"><span></span></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><font face="Arial" size="1"><span style="font-family: Arial;">The Cleveland Orchestra Chorus
season is generally September through May. Members of the Cleveland Orchestra
Chorus are required to commit to rehearsals every Monday evening from 7:00pm –
10:00pm and occasional Sunday rehearsals, in addition to all scheduled
concerts.</span></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><font face="Arial" size="1"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Prospective members must have
previous choral experience and be able to sight-read music. Those auditioning
are asked to prepare two contrasting pieces from the classical literature, one
of which should be in a foreign language. An accompanist will be provided for
the audition.</span></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><font face="Arial" size="1"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Auditions are currently being
scheduled for Monday, May 24<sup>th</sup>. To schedule an audition appointment
or receive further information please contact Jill Harbaugh at <a title="mailto:jharbaugh@clevelandorchestra.com" href="mailto:jharbaugh@clevelandorchestra.com">jharbaugh@clevelandorchestra.com</a>
or 216-231-7372.</span></font></p>
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