Auditions
Join the May Festival Chorus!
The Cincinnati May Festival Chorus is now scheduling auditions for the 2018-2019 Season
Robert Porco, director of choruses, will be holding open auditions for all voice parts during the summer and early fall. Auditions are by appointment only and will be held on the following dates:
Friday, July 20, 2018
Evening auditions at Knox Presbyterian Church (6:00-9:00PM)
Saturday, July 21, 2018
Morning auditions at Knox Presbyterian Church (10:00AM-1:00PM)
Friday, August 10, 2018
Evening auditions at Knox Presbyterian Church (6:00-0:00PM)
Saturday, August 11, 2018
Morning auditions at Knox Presbyterian Church (10:00AM-1:00PM)
Those auditioning are asked to prepare two solos from classical literature, one in English and one in a foreign language. Sight reading and extensive vocalization are also a part of the audition process. An accompanist will be provided.
To schedule an audition, fill out the form below.
For more information call the May Festival Office at 513 744-3229 or email: RWetzel@mayfestival.com
Rehearsals are regularly scheduled for Tuesday evenings from 7:00-10:00 pm at Music Hall. The season runs from a September 9th retreat though the 2019 May Festival.
The May Festival Chorus has earned acclaim locally, nationally and internationally for its musicality, vast range of repertoire and sheer power of sound. The Chorus of 130 professionally trained singers is the core artistic element of the Cincinnati May Festival as well as the official chorus of the Cincinnati Symphony and Pops Orchestra
We are anticipating a very exciting season ahead as we return to Cincinnati’s newly renovated Music Hall. The upcoming season will include performances with the CSO of major works by Bach, Brahms, Debussy, Carl Orff and a world premiere by Julia Adolphe. The 2019 May Festival repertoire will be announced Fall 2018.
MAY FESTIVAL YOUTH CHORUS AUDITIONS
May Festival Youth Audition Dates
Tuesday, June 5, 2018
Evening auditions at Knox Presbyterian Church
Wednesday, June 6, 2018
Evening auditions at Knox Presbyterian Church
Wednesday, August 29, 2018
Evening auditions at Knox Presbyterian Church
Saturday, September 1, 2018
Morning and Afternoon auditions at Knox Presbyterian Church
If would like to set up an audition for yourself or your child, please contact Rosanne Wetzel, 513 744-3229 or RWetzel@mayfestival.com, to set up an appointment.
Rehearsals are from 2:30-5:00 pm at Knox Presbyterian Church in Hyde Park. Please sign up for a date below.
Cincinnati’s Premier High School Ensemble
The May Festival Youth Chorus offers high school students the opportunity to rehearse and perform challenging choral music in a highly stimulating artistic environment. This ensemble works with professional conductors and artists throughout the year and performs regularly with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra and the May Festival Chorus.
Students in grades 9-12 from area public, private, parochial schools and homeschooled are eligible to audition. Second semester 8th grade singers may audition in January.
As the MFYC is funded through the May Festival there is no tuition fee.
Have questions? Call the May Festival Office at 513 744-3229 or Email: RWetzel@mayfestival.com
This is Cincinnati’s premier select high school singing opportunity for exceptionally talented young musicians to rehearse and perform choral music in a professional working atmosphere. The Cincinnati May Festival Youth Chorus is offering auditions throughout the month of January for the upcoming second semester season. Because the chorus is totally funded by the Scripps Howard Foundation, there is no tuition fee.
Audition requirements for the May Festival Youth Chorus are requirements are one prepared solo and very basic sight reading. Student’s grades 9-12 are eligible to audition. A sight reading class is offered for singers who would like, or need to improve skills from 2:00-2:30PM. Rehearsals for the May Festival Youth Chorus are regularly scheduled on Sunday afternoons from 2:30-5:00PM at Knox Presbyterian Church in Hyde Park. The May Festival Youth Chorus is under the direction of Dr. James Bagwell. In addition to performances scheduled throughout the year, the MFYC frequently performs with the Cincinnati Symphony and Pops Orchestra in historic Music Hall and Riverbend.
