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Two chorale groups with strong Tri-Valley ties are recruiting for new singers later this month.
The Livermore-based Valley Concert Chorale is holding auditions during the next two weeks while the Harmony Fusion Chorus — formerly Harmony Crossroads Chorus of Pleasanton — is hosting an open rehearsal night for prospective members Jan. 29.
With a presence in the Tri-Valley for more than 50 years, Valley Concert Chorale performs a wide variety of music ranging from classical to contemporary, and folk to jazz, reps said. They are looking for experienced singers with sight-reading skills who enjoy singing exciting and challenging music.
Auditions will be held by appointment the next two Mondays (Jan. 15 and 22) for the group’s 2018-19 season, which will feature a winter concert in March (“The Eternal Rose” with Lauridsen’s Lux Aeterna and Elder’s Requiem) and a spring show in May (“A Rose for Love” with Brahms’ Liebeslieder Waltzes and Gypsy Songs, and the witty P.D.Q. Bach’s Liebeslieder Polkas just for fun).
To schedule an audition, call 736-9731 or visit www.valleyconcertchorale.org. Auditions, like rehearsals, are held at First Presbyterian Church of Livermore at 2020 Fifth St.
Meanwhile, the Harmony Fusion Chorus, an award-winning women’s a cappella barbershop show chorus, will host a special open rehearsal night to welcome new singers of all ages, backgrounds and cultures on Jan. 29.
“We are looking to add to our chorus of women who love to sing and are enthusiastic about performing, competing and improving their vocal skills,” membership chair Joanne Morrison said. “If you have a good ear for music, we want you. Sight-reading music is not required. We have many methods for learning our songs.”
“We are especially interested in attracting singers from the East Bay’s many cultural communities,” Morrison added. “We strive to expand the diversity of our chorus, reaching out to singers of all ages, ethnicity and backgrounds.”
The Jan. 29 rehearsal will begin with a meet-and-greet followed by vocal warmups when visitors are invited up on the risers among chorus members, according to Morrison. Visitors will learn to sing “tags” — the last two phrases of a song in true barbershop style.
The open rehearsal is set to run from 7-10 p.m. at the Hill and Valley Women’s Club in Hayward at 1808 B St.
For more information, contact Joanne Morrison at 373-0210 or visit www.isingharmony.com.
