Smoot Theatre to hold auditions for three vocal ensembles
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PARKERSBURG -- Auditions will be held 4 p.m. Monday and Tuesday for the Smoot Theatre Vocal Esembles with Children's Chorus for boys and girls in grades 4, 5 and 6, the Girls Ensemble for girls in grade 7 and up and the Boys Ensemble for boys in grade 7 and up at the Smoot Theatre in downtown Parkersburg.
The Children's Chorus is under the direction of Barbara Full, a retired music instructor from Neale Elementary School, and accompanist is Marsha Parsons, retired vocal music teacher at VanDevender Middle School.
The Girls Ensemble is under the direction of Cathy Martin, retired Parkersburg High School A Cappella Choir director, and the Boys Ensemble is under the direction of Janet Blessing, retired vocal music instructor at Jackson Middle School.
All groups rehearse on Tuesdays throughout the school year. The Children's Chorus rehearses from 4:30-6 p.m., the Girls Ensemble from 5:30-7 p.m. and the Boys Ensemble from 7-8:30 p.m.
Auditions will consist of singing "Happy Birthday" and "Are You Sleeping" with all music provided and matching pitches played on the piano. Auditions may be private or with a friend.
Also, auditioners may sing a song of their own choosing, bringing any music necessary for accompaniment. A parent must be present at the audition.
Auditions for the Girls and Boys ensembles will consist of a check of vocal ranges and some additional melodic and rhythmic exercises. No prepared solo is required. A parent must be present at the audition.
All auditions are held at the Smoot Theatre, 213 Fifth St. For more information, call the Smoot Theatre at 304-422-PLAY. Anyone who cannot audition on that date should call and request a different date and time.
The yearly fee is $25 for membership in the Smoot Ensembles.