BSR ANNUAL AUDITIONS 2008
April 5, 2008 and, April 26 2008 Open Auditions
Christ Episcopal Church, 1132 Highland Ave., Needham, MA
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM (Directions)
November 22, 2007 Select Audition,
TBA, Boston, MA 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Boston Singers' Resource Audition applications to BSR auditions,
P.O. Box 811, Georgetown, MA 01833
APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 1 for all auditions.
Open Audition information and application
Select Audition information and application
OPEN AUDITION REQUIREMENTS AND APPLICATION
PROCEDURE:
1. - All singers need to be a subscriber of Boston Singers’ Resource
to participate in the Annual Open Auditions ($35/year) Current subscribers
should check your profile for subscription expiration date. Accompanists
do not need to be subscribers of Boston Singers’ Resource to participate,unless
they are auditioning, also.
2. - Each auditioning performer must be a New England resident or full-time
New England college student and at least 18 years old to participate.
Please provide proof of residency (a photocopy of your driver’s license
or student ID.) You must be a resident at the time of the audition to
particpate.
3. - There is a $25 fee per open audition, payable by check or money
order. This audition fee is fully refundable until one week prior to
the audition after which time there will be no refunds.
4. - The BSR Open Auditions are for any classically trained performer
seeking feedback on their audition technique or for those seeking performing
work or for those wishing to participate in the select audition. Some
auditors will be providing written feedback. 2008 writing panels will
be announced at a later date.
5. - Open audition time slots will be filled on a first-come, first-served
basis. Only complete applications will be taken into consideration.
6. - All open performers must submit the following via US Post: BSR
application (linked below), payment (check, or money order,) a one page
resume, a small black and white photo (approx. 3x5 or smaller), a SASE
(self-addressed-stamped business sized-envelope), and proof of residency
(a driver’s license or full-time student ID), Please label photo and
fasten it securely to the application. Mail all performer applications
and supporting materials to: Boston Singers' Resource Auditions, PO.
Box 811, Georgetown, MA 01833 DEADLINE is March 1 for all auditions.
7. - Singers participating in the open auditions will be given 4 minutes
to present themselves or 6 minutes if both the singer and the accompanist
are auditioning. Singers should briefly introduce themselves
and their pieces. The 4 or 6 minutes will be strictly timed starting
from when the music begins. Since many classical pieces are longer than
4 minutes, performers do not need to present a whole piece. Excerpts
are fine but it is highly suggested that performers do not include more
than 2 excerpts in a 4 minute slot. Literature chosen should be from
the standard opera, oratorio, and classical orchestra repertoire.
8. - Warm-up rooms without pianos will be available on a limited basis.
9. - Please indicate on the application if you will be needing an accompanist. One will be provided at no extra cost. If you are an accompanist or a singer who is bringing an accompanist, please include your fellow performer's name and contact on the application
10. - More information will be mailed to all the performers prior to each audition.
11. - The submission of an application
does not guarantee a performer entrance into the auditions. All applications
will be screened and every effort will be made to include all of the
applicants on a first-come, first-served basis but BSR reserves the
right to accept or not accept any individual based on level of experience
and space availability. The audition fees are fully refundable if cancellation
occurs more than one week prior to the audiiton.
To Apply for the BSR Open Auditions:
Performer Application (PDF). 
SELECT AUDITION REQUIREMENTS AND APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
1. - All singers need to be a subscriber of Boston
Singers’ Resource to participate in the Annual Select Audition ($35/year)
Current subscribers should check your profile for subscription
expiration date. Accompanists do not need to be subscribers of
Boston Singers’ Resource to participate,unless they are auditioning,
also.
2. - Each auditioning performer must be a New England resident or
full-time New England college student and at least 18 years old to
participate. Please provide proof of residency (a photocopy of your
driver’s license or student ID.)
3. - There is a $40 fee for the select audition (or $15 if the selectee also participated in a 2008 open audition) . Fee is payable by check or money order. This audition fee is fully refundable until one week prior to the audition after which time there will be no refunds.
4. - The BSR Select Audition is for professional and emerging professional solo classical singers. The directors and producers attending this audition are not interested in hearing beginners. Experience may include, but is not limited to; solo recitals, small ensemble work, solo opera experience, opera chorus experience, solo church, chorus, and/or orchestra work, and major roles in legit music theater,
5. - Select audition applicants may apply in two different ways: EITHER submit a letter of interest, payment (check, or money order,) a one page resume, a small black and white photo (approx. 3/5 or smaller), a SASE (self-addressed-stamped- business sized envelope), proof of residency (a driver’s license or full-time student ID), and an audiotape or CD recording (recording should be of good quality but the repertoire does not need to be the same as the November 22 audition.No Videos, No Email Materials. Please label all materials.) OR applicants must participate in one of the open auditions for a live screening. Mail all Performer applications to: Boston Singers' Resource Auditions BSR auditions, P.O. Box 811, Georgetown, MA 01833 DEADLINE is March 1 for all auditions.
6. - Singers chosen to participate in the select audition will be given 4 minutes to present themselves or 6 minutes if both the singer and the accompanist are auditioning. Singers should briefly introduce themselves and their pieces. The 4 or 6 minutes will be strictly timed starting from when the music begins. Since many classical pieces are longer than 4 minutes, performers do not need to present a whole piece. Excerpts are fine but it is highly suggested that performers do not include more than 2 excerpts in a 4 minute slot. Literature chosen should be from the standard opera, oratorio and classical orchestra repertoire.
7. - Warm-up rooms without pianos will be available on a limited basis.
8. - Please indicate in your letter of interest if you will be needing an accompanist. One will be provided at no extra cost. If you are an accompanist or a singer who is bringing an accompanist, please include your fellow performer's name and contact in your letter of interest.
9. - More information will be mailed to all the performers prior to each audition.
10. - The submission of an application does not guarantee a performer entrance into the auditions. All applications will be screened and every effort will be made to include all of the applicants on a first-come, first-served basis but BSR reserves the right to accept or not accept any individual based on level of experience and space availability. The audition fees are fully refundable if cancellation occurs more than one week prior to the audiiton.
11. - Announcement of Select Audition participants
will be made shortly after June 1st. Thank you, ahead of time, for
your patience.
To Apply for the BSR Select Audition choose one
of the following:
1. Submit the following:
* letter of interest (including accompanist information)
* payment (check, or money order,)
* one page resume
* small black and white photo (approx. 3/5 or smaller - singers, only)
* SASE (self-addressed-stamped-business envelope)
* proof of residency (a driver’s license or full-time student ID)
* audiotape or CD recording (recording should be of good quality but
the selection does not need to be the same as the November 22 audition.
NO VIDEOS, NO EMAIL MATERIALS)
* Please LABEL photo and recording.
OR
2. Register for one of the BSR Open Auditions: Performer
Application (PDF).
All Performer applications should be
mailed with supporting materials to:
Boston Singers' Resource Auditions
P.O. Box 811
Georgetown, MA 01833
Subscribe to Boston Singers' Resource:
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