Smoot schedules ensemble auditions
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The Smoot Theatre vocal ensembles have scheduled auditions for next year's groups.
Auditions will be 4 p.m. Aug. 4 and 5 for the Children's Chorus for boys and girls who will be in grades 4, 5 and 6 next year; the Girls Ensemble for girls in grade 7 and up and the Boys Ensemble for boys in grades 7 and up.
The Children's Chorus is under the direction of Barbara Full, a retired music instructor from Neale School, and accompanist is Marsha Parsons, a retired vocal music teacher from VanDevender Middle School.
The Girls Ensemble is directed by Cathy Martin, retired Parkersburg High School A Cappella Choir director, and the Boys Ensemble is under the direction of Janet Blessing, a retired vocal music instructor from Jackson Junior High School.
All groups rehearse on Tuesdays throughout the school year. The Children’s Ensembles 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 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 and a parent must be present at the audition.
All auditions are at the Smoot Theatre, 213 Fifth St. More information is available by calling the Smoot Theatre at 304-422-PLAY or at smoottheatre.com/youth-choirs. Anyone who cannot audition on these days can request a different date and time.
The yearly fee is $25 for membership in the Smoot Ensembles.