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<p class="MsoNormal">The <b>Cleveland Orchestra Youth Chorus</b> invites high school students to join us for auditions this May!
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<p class="MsoNormal">Highlights of the coming season will include two movie concerts<i> with The Cleveland Orchestra</i>,
<b>Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets</b> at Blossom in August, and <b>Home Alone</b> at Severance this holiday season. The Youth Chorus will also perform with the Cleveland Orchestra Youth Orchestra at Severance in February and host an Honor Choir in
March in addition to community concerts throughout the season!<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">ELIGIBILITY: The Cleveland Orchestra Youth Chorus is open to students entering grades 9-12 in the fall of 2022, as well as 8th grade boys with changing voices.
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<p class="MsoNormal">AUDITION REQUIREMENTS<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.5in">• One prepared piece from the OMEA Solo & Ensemble approved list OR a classical solo piece. An accompanist is provided.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.5in">• Short exercises to demonstrate vocal range and sight-reading abilities<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">AUDITION DATES<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Auditions are by appointment only and will take place Saturday May 7, Monday May 23, and Sunday June 5 in the Beachwood area. Students can learn more and reserve an audition time by visiting
<b><a href="http://www.coyc.cochorus.com">www.coyc.cochorus.com</a>.</b> <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Please reach out to Maya Curtis, Manager of Youth Choruses with any questions at
<a href="mailto:mcurtis@clevelandorchestra.com">mcurtis@clevelandorchestra.com</a> or check out our website
<b><a href="http://www.coyc.cochorus.com">www.coyc.cochorus.com</a>.</b><o:p></o:p></p>
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