Acclaimed LA Children's Chorus Hosts Auditions June 5-8

Los Angeles Children’s Chorus
(LACC), one of the nation’s leading children’s choirs, is holding auditions for
boys and girls ages 8 (by September 1, 2014) to 12 on June 5-8, 2014, in
Pasadena.  Previous singing experience is
not necessary, but audition appointments are required.

LACC’s program focuses on training
children who may not necessarily have had previous singing experience, but who
love to sing.  Successful candidates will
demonstrate the ability to match pitch, follow instructions, and thrive in a
structured, but supportive learning environment. Children audition in groups of
five to ensure their comfort, and no preparation is necessary.

Under the artistic
direction of Anne Tomlinson, Los Angeles Children’s Chorus, currently in its 28th
season, provides a comprehensive music education and performance program for
children of diverse cultural and economic backgrounds in Los Angeles
County.   LACC comprises 6 progressively
experienced choirs with choristers ranging in age from 8 to 18 who hail from 50
communities throughout Southern California. (Younger singers are encouraged to
enroll in LACC’s First Experiences in Singing classes for 6- and 7-year-olds
offered in Pasadena.) 

Rehearsals for
entry-level choirs are once a week at Pasadena Presbyterian Church.  In addition, all children starting in
Apprentice Choir take musicianship classes (a seven level curriculum) and
receive individual vocal training.  They
receive mid- and end-of-year evaluations as well.  Repertoire is selected to fit each choir’s
skill level and focuses on classical works, but also encompasses folk music
from around the world, spirituals, gospel songs and jazz, as well as new music.

High-profile
performance opportunities are an important and integral part of the program and
include two culminating Winter and Spring concerts each year, plus performances
at major civic events.  LACC’s premier
choirs perform with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, LA Opera, Los Angeles Master
Chorale, Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, and the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, among
other prestigious music presenters.



There is a $50 charge per audition.  Audition
scholarships are need-based and scholarship applications are available upon
request.  Auditions will be held at
Pasadena Presbyterian Church, located at 585 East Colorado Boulevard in
Pasadena, California 91101.  For more
information or to make an audition appointment, please call (626) 793-4231 or
visit www.lachildrenschorus.org.