It’s audition time. Contrary to what most people think before they audition, I want people to do well. I want new singers to add to the great folks who already sing with me. I want people to join us and have fun and sing challenging music and I don’t want to scare them. My auditions take about 15 minutes, give or take a few seconds. We sing, we sight read, we sing something you know and then we talk. That’s it. I know what I want–the sound and the level of musicianship I want–and what will work with those who already sing with me.<\/p>\n
I don’t want someone I have to teach everything to but…….I can hear potential. Attitude is just as important to me as things musical. The MMS isn’t some exclusive club, but a group of people who want to sing a certain choral repertoire. It makes for a much more collaborative experience. We are much more intimate than the larger choral groups around. You have to trust each other and that is why attitude counts.<\/p>\n
We want you to join us. We’re a great bunch of people. We have fun singing music that isn’t well known around here. And we sound great doing it.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
It’s audition time. Contrary to what most people think before they audition, I want people to do well. I want new singers to add to the great folks who already sing with me. I want people to join us and have fun and sing challenging music and I don’t want to scare them. My auditions … Continue reading Audition Time<\/span>