Audition Information for SoNA Singers

The Symphony of Northwest Arkansas (SoNA) announces the formation of the SoNA Singers, an auditioned group of the region’s best choral singers. The ensemble is led by Director Terry Hicks, one of Arkansas’ most respected choral conductors. This group will perform choral works, both a cappella and with orchestral accompaniment. It will also serve as the anchor of the larger 200-person SoNA Chorale, which performs choral masterworks with the Symphony, conducted by SoNA Music Director Paul Haas. Repertoire to include Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 (“Choral”) and other works, to be announced in the first rehearsal. Rehearsals will be held weekly on Sundays, from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Auditions will be held Saturday, February 11, 2012. Auditionees are to contact Terry Hicks at thehicks14all@me.com  (email is preferred) or (479) 521-4166 to set up an audition time or for more information.

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS
-One solo (oratorio aria or art song preferred)
-Pitch memory exercises
-Intervals
-Scales (major and minor)
(Accompanist provided)

Rehearsal Schedule: Sundays 2:00-4:00 p.m.
February 19, 26
March 4, 11, 18, 25
April 1, 9 (April 9 rehearsal is Monday and will be from 7-9 p.m.)

Additional Rehearsals with orchestra:
April 12, 7:30-10:00 p.m.
April 14, 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. (Dress Rehearsal)

Concert: April 10, 7:30 p.m.