Auditions

Auditions for the Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus are scheduled on the following dates: 

• Tuesday, January 31, 2012 - 5:00-9:00 PM
• Friday, February 3, 2012 - 5:00-9:00 PM

Please email kathyvitagliano@yahoo.com for an audition appointment.

The Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus, the principal guest chorus of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, has a 75-year commitment to choral music excellence and enhancing the cultural life of Western New York. The BPC will again promote a Buffalo Sings! Concert Series for 2011-2012, in addition to having a special 75^th Anniversary Performance with a commissioned work. 

The BPC regularly rehearses on Monday nights, 7:30-10:00 PM at Daemen College (September through July). There are also Saturday sectional rehearsals about every other month, depending on the repertoire demands, and orchestra rehearsals before concerts--usually two rehearsals for symphony concerts and one for pops concerts.

Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus has two membership levels:

1. Community Membership-volunteer adult singers committed to excellent music performance.
2. Professional Membership-selected core of professional singers committed to the standards of professional performance, both volunteer and paid positions.

Audition Requirements:

1. Brief application for membership.
2. Bring a prepared solo (song, hymn, or aria) to perform, with a copy for the provided accompanist.
3. Be prepared to sight-read music that will be provided.
4. Bring a brief resume of musical experience, if applying for a professional singer membership position.

Singers seeking to audition for the Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus should contact the BPC Office at 716.833.6642, or contact our Chorus Manager, Kathy Vitagliano at 716.877.4714 or via email at kathyvitagliano@yahoo.com for information.