Chorus Information
 
San Francisco Choral Artists
Magen Solomon, Artistic Director
Information last updated: 2017-02-24
Status:
Current
Basic Information
Asst Conductor : | Tina Harrington, Assistant Conductor |
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Description: | A semi-professional, mixed voice, chamber choir, open to the general public by audition, with singers ranging in age from early 20s to over 50. Each season, the Choral Artists feature 3 works each by their Composer-In-Residence and Composer-In-Not-Residence, and works by 1-3 winners of their New Voices competition for composers under age 30, as well as masterpieces of the last 600 years. Emphasis is on a cappella. |
Web Address: | http://www.sfca.org |
Year Estab: | 1984 |
Mission: | To serve the community of singers, composers, and listeners who are dedicated to choral chamber music of the highest quality, and to foster the creation of new choral music. |
Emphasis: | Choral masterpieces of all periods, with an emphasis on contemporary works and world premieres. |
Size: | 24 singers |
Concerts/Year: | 3 concert sets, 9-12 performances; typically also some guest appearances, generally in the Bay Area. |
Skills Required : | Extensive choral experience, solo potential, and excellent reading and musicianship skills, plus dedication to the art of the chamber ensemble. |
Auditions: | Auditions are held in San Francisco in June, August, and by appointment. To request an audition, please send an email with a brief resume to auditions@sfca.org. The audition includes vocalizing, assessment of vocal instrument and aural skills, tonal and atonal sight-reading, 2 prepared works of contrasting style and language. |
Dress: | Typically concert black with jewel tone tops. |
Rehearsals: | Selected Mondays, 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., San Francisco |
Categories
Type of Music: | Classical Church/Sacred Contemporary Early Music |
Type of Chorus: | Mixed Adult Professional |
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Rehearse City: | San Francisco | ||
Region: | San Francisco | ||
Audition Req'd: | Y |
Chorus Contact Information
Mailing Address: | San Francisco Choral Artists 55 Taylor Street San Francisco, CA 94102-3619 |
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Phone: | (415) 494-8149 |
Email: | info@sfca.org |
Other Information
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