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DATE: May 13, 2002 RE: 2002-2003 Season and Audition/Membership Information Recognizing that music is essential to the human spirit, the purpose of The Michael O'Neal Singers is to enrich the quality of life in our community through performances of choral repertoire which is interesting and enjoyable to the audience and challenging and rewarding for the singers. The Michael O'Neal Singers, a symphonic chorus of 150 auditioned voices, performs a diverse repertoire of choral music ranging from masterworks to popular standards. The singers range in experience from dedicated amateur musicians to veteran professional singers. The full chorus performs four concerts annually as a part of the MOS annual subscription series. The Michael O'Neal Chamber Singers has been hailed by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution as "the finest small chorus to emerge in more than a decade". In addition to performances on the MOS series, this professional chamber ensemble appears on concert series at area colleges, and for corporate and civic events. The Michael O'Neal Singers Choral Majesty: Music for Regal Occasions Handel's MESSIAH · Friday, December 6, 2002 · 8:00 p.m. The Michael O'Neal Chamber Singers: An American Journey REQUIEM by Hector Berlioz · Sunday, March 23, 2003 3:00 p.m. Hooray for Hollywood: MOS Goes to the Movies Audition / Membership Information The Michael O'Neal Singers holds auditions each summer for positions in the full chorus (volunteer) and professional chamber ensemble (paid) for the following season (September – May). Auditions are open to interested professional and amateur singers dedicated to achieving excellence in choral performance. Auditions for the 2002-03 season will be held on August 12, 13, 19, and 20. Full Chorus - Openings for all voice parts. The 15-minute audition consists of range and tessitura checks, sight-reading, tonal memory, and scales (major, minor, and chromatic). Rehearsals are held on Mondays from 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. (September-May) at the Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Blvd. in Roswell. Members provide their own performance attire (black tuxedo for men, black dress or black separates for ladies) and black folder. An annual participation fee of $135.00 covers the cost of music and rehearsal recordings. Chamber Singers (20-voice professional (paid) ensemble) The 30-minute audition consists of the elements included in the full chorus audition (see above) and two prepared solos of contrasting styles. Rehearsals are held on scheduled Tuesdays at Oglethorpe University (September-May); performances include selected concerts on the MOS subscription series and other appearances throughout the year. Participation in the full chorus is not mandatory, but at the director's discretion. Contact the MOS Office at 770/594-7974 for additional information and audition schedules. Additional information about MOS is available at www.mosingers.com
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