Auditions are scheduled for September 6, 2023 First Congregational Church, 10 S. Park St. (On the Green), in Lebanon, NH.
The auditions will begin at 6:30pm and will be scheduled in 15 minute segments. To set up an audition appointment email music director, Jane Woods: jane.woods.vt@gmail.com. Audition reminders:
Bring a short prepared piece to sing at whatever level and style best showcases your voice.
A music stand and piano accompanist will be provided.
Please bring two printed copies of the sheet music for your solo–for the Music Director and the Accompanist.
You will be asked to sing a few vocal exercises to demonstrate range, pitch, vocal quality, and agility.
The Music Director will notify you of the audition results by phone or email.
For those that want to audition be aware that the Board of Directors for Bel Canto will be meeting before the audition date to decide what, if any, Covid protocols will be followed for the fall term. For your information, Bel Canto had the following requirements of all singers for the spring 2023 term:
Singers must be fully vaccinated to be at a rehearsal and sing in the concert.
Singers must show proof of vaccination or show a letter from a doctor regarding why they cannot be vaccinated before entering for the first rehearsal.
Singers will have to wear a black, singer’s mask at rehearsals.
The mask requirement was lifted May 2023 only for the dress rehearsals and concerts. Any requirements will be decided before the audition date and will be posted here by September 3, 2023.