Auditions

Membership in the BPC is by audition and requires previous ensemble singing experience. Singers with good score-reading and sight-reading skills are preferred.

 General auditions will be held in Summer 2013. Audition times are by appointment only between 6:00-9:00 pm each day. To schedule your audition appointment, contact Kathy Vitagliano, Chorus Manager, at 716-877-4714 or auditions@bpchorus.org.

Audition Requirements:

1. Bring a prepared solo (art song, oratorio, opera or Broadway only) to perform, with a copy for the provided accompanist.
2. Be prepared to sight-read music that will be provided.
3. Brief application.
4. If applying for a paid position, bring a CV or resume of professional music experience.

Guidelines:

• Voice Quality - the ability to sing in tune, on the breath and to adjust the weight, volume and size of the voice to meet the musical and stylistic challenges of the repertoire.
• Musicianship - the ability to read music (pitch, rhythm, dynamics, tempo, articulations and phrasing), follow the conductor and sing blended and in tune with your section.

About the BPC:

The Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus is the principal guest chorus of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra. The BPC regularly rehearses on Monday evenings from
7:30-10:00 pm at Daemen College (September-July). There are also occasional Saturday sectional rehearsals and mandatory orchestra rehearsals before each concert.

While we recognize that the BPC has a very intense schedule, membership in the BPC is an artistic privilege and an educational opportunity. Membership requires prompt and conscientious attendance at 80% of all rehearsals and concerts.