You want to sing with us?
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We audition new singers every year! Singers interested in joining the SCS are invited to fill out our contact form or phone our music director, James Hawn, at 306-249-3398.
Singer commitments
Singers are expected to be committed to the full concert season and rehearsal schedule. In addition, singers need to learn the music between rehearsals, in order to make the best use of rehearsal time (as much as possible focusing on blend and musicality).
Support from singers is also needed to help promote the choir, by selling tickets and circulating information about concerts (posters, e-mail messages, etc.)
Rehearsal schedule
Regular rehearsals are on Tuesday evenings, 7:30-9:30 p.m., at Knox United Church. The start time sometimes changes to 7:00 p.m., e.g. to accommodate sectionals, or if extra rehearsal time is needed in the lead-up to a particular concert. There is usually a dress rehearsal on a different day (e.g. Friday or Saturday for a Sunday concert). There are also normally two extra weekend rehearsals for the spring concerts. A more detailed schedule is usually available over the summer for the upcoming season.
Concert dress
Black tuxedos/suits (including black cummerbund and bow-tie), with black dress shoes OR Long black (dress pant or skirt), with black top (not sleeveless) and black dress shoes
Membership fees
There is an annual membership fee to help offset the choir's expenses.
Post-dated cheques or instalment plans can be accommodated.
Auditions
The audition will involve:
Singing "O Canada" or a folk song/song of choice (unaccompanied). This should be something that shows off your vocal quality and range.
Singing a sight passage.
Singing back short passages played on the piano (tonal memory).
Determining rhythmic proficiency.
Determining range/timbre.
Short informal interview.