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"The collective sound is warm and
rich, while the music-making is disciplined and vocally well-blended. Most
importantly, the choir delivered the spirit of the work, never overdoing, which
would be easy, but conveyed its power with their restraint. In short, it's one
fine chorus." Times
Argus Article
“These women could stand toe to
toe with some of the finest ensembles in the United States.”
Vermont
Woman Article
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Auditions
Auditions
are generally held each summer to fill openings as needed. Current
openings have been filled. Please contact Dawn Willis
at director@bellavocevt.org
for additional information.
Classical choral experience required
Bella Voce generally performs challenging classical choral repertoire and
auditions are limited to singers with significant choral experience. A
number of Bella Voce members currently sing in 2-3 ensembles. Over 50% of
the chorus currently study voice privately. Women requesting audition
appointments will be asked to list their previous choral experience.
Audition components include:
1) singing the National Anthem without piano accompaniment - in whatever
key the singer prefers (music with the words will be provided)
2) a solo (sung without piano accompaniment for the audition)
3) some scales to check range
4) a short sight-reading example
Bella Voce performs two
major annual concerts (two performances of each) as well as several other
special events. There is a membership fee and an annual music fee.
Auditions generally last 20 minutes.
Bella Voce rehearses on Monday nights
from 7:00-9:30, and will be rehearsing in the choral room at Essex High
School this year. Following the summer break, rehearsals will resume in
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