CHORAL SINGERS INVITED TO PERFORM NEW ORATORIO

Taconic Opera invites choral singers to participate in the world premiere performance and professional recording of the oratorio JOB by the company’s General and Artistic Director, Dan Montez, on March 19, 2016 in Ossining and March 20, 2016 in White Plains. Taconic Opera chorus, professional lead singers and full orchestra. Performances will be conducted under the baton of Dan Montez himself who is delighted to debut the fifth of his oratorical compositions in Westchester County. The work will be sung in English and its musical influences include Fauré, Ravel and Poulenc.

All voice parts are welcome, particularly men, and no dues are required. Membership for experienced choristers will not require an audition, however, all interested singers must read music and purchase their own score ($20). If needed, auditions will be held prior to regular rehearsals during the month of November: 11/7, 11/11, 11/14, 11/18, 11/21, 11/25, 11/28. Scores will be available at a reduced price at rehearsal. If interested and/or have additional questions, contact divamaryc@aol.com (preferred) or call (914) 649-1826.

Rehearsals begin Saturday, November 7 at 3pm and continue on Wednesdays from 7pm-9pm and Saturdays from 3pm-5pm, with time off for the December holidays. Concerns regarding conflicts with the rehearsal schedule will be happily discussed on a case-by-case basis. Rehearsal location: Cortland School of Performing Arts, 24 Old Albany Post Road, Cortlandt, NY (Croton on a GPS).