Open auditions for Children’s Chorus

GORHAM - Do you know a child who loves to sing? The Southern Maine Children’s Choir is auditioning new members for its spring performance. Auditions will be held Wednesday, January 5, 2011 at Corthell Hall, University of Southern Maine, Gorham. To schedule an audition time, or for more information, contact Marshunda Smith at marshunda.smith@maine.edu.

Auditioning singers grades 12 and younger have the option of singing a prepared song or a familiar song, such as “Happy Birthday.” The audition will also include singing back pitch patterns and a range check. The audition will take approximately 5-10 minutes. Some previous choral group experience is recommended. Annual ensemble dues will be reduced for spring-only membership; a family rate is available. Rehearsals will be held on Wednesday evenings in Gorham.

The Southern Maine Children’s Chorus, a constituent ensemble of the USM School of Music Youth Ensembles, celebrated many successful years in the Freeport area and recently re-formed in Gorham under the direction of Dr. Paul McGovern. It was originally created by USM music faculty member Dr. Betty Atterbury. The University of Southern Maine School of Music sponsors this program, with support from the Sam L. Cohen Foundation. Find more information on the School of Music and its community programs at www.usm.maine.edu/music.