Revels chorus members have a wide range of musical backgrounds and skills. Choral singing experience is generally required for placement in the adult chorus. Ability to read music and sight-read is a plus but not absolutely required since our rehearsal schedule allows quite a bit of time to memorize music for the show. Theatrical experience of some kind is also helpful. Other factors go into the choice of cast members besides singing abilities, and requirements vary from year to year. Chorus casting letters are sent out by the end of June for the December show.
2010 Auditions - Adults, Teens & Children
will take place in June 5th and June 12th.
Please call 503-274-4654 for additional information.
Adult & Teen Chorus Requirements
age 13 and up
- Be prepared to sing a short audition piece of your choice without accompaniment. Your selection can be from any era or genre with the exception of "pop" music. Traditional songs, carols, hymns, and early vocal works (Renaissance) are recommended.
- The audition process may include brief sight-singing with others
Children's Chorus Requirements
ages 7-11
- Be prepared to sing a short song or 1-2 verses of a traditional carol without accompaniment (no "pop" songs, please).
- The audition process includes group singing and moving with other children.
- Children must be less than 5 feet tall on audition day
Rehearsal Schedule
- Every Monday evening, September 13th through November 22nd
- Monday rehearsal times: Adults and teens 7–10pm, children 6–7:30pm
- Saturday September 11th kick-off retreat for all cast members
- Two full weekend rehearsals, October (16th and 17th) and November (13th and 14th)
- Production week rehearsals, Saturday November 27th through Wednesday December 1st
- Preview performance, Thursday December 2nd
Performance Schedule
- Friday, December 3rd
- Saturday, December 4th (matinee and evening)
- Sunday, December 5th (matinee and evening)
- Thursday, December 9th
- Friday, December 10th
- Saturday, December 11th (matinee and evening)
- Sunday, December 12th (matinee and early evening)
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