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DATE:  May 19, 2003
FROM: Jeannie Lewis, Administrative Director
The Michael O'Neal Singers (770) 594-7974

RE:  2003-2004 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 performance of choral repertoire that is interesting and enjoyable to the audience, as well as challenging and rewarding for the singers.

The Michael O'Neal Singers, a symphonic chorus of over one hundred 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 2003 – 2004 Season

Salute America! A Musical Tribute to Our Nation
Friday, October 24, 2003 · 8:00 p.m.

'Tis the Season: Christmas with The Michael O'Neal Singers
Friday, December 5, 2003 · 8:00 p.m.
Sunday, December 7, 2003 · 3:00 p.m.

The Michael O'Neal Chamber Singers: Miniature Masterpieces
Sunday, February 15, 2004  · 3:00 P.M. at Roswell UMC
Friday, February 20, 2004  · 8:00 P.M. at Oglethorpe University

Rachmaninoff Vespers
Sunday, March 14, 2004 · 4:00 p.m.

Music of the Stage: Opera and Musical Theatre Favorites
Friday, May 14, 2004 · 8:00 p.m.

Audition / Membership Information

Auditions for chorus membership in The Michael O'Neal Singers are held each summer for participation in the upcoming season (September–May), and are open to all interested professional and amateur singers dedicated to achieving excellence in choral performance. Auditions for chorus members active during the 2002-2003 season will be held in May-June. Auditions for new members and singers returning from previous seasons will be held in August. 

Full Chorus - Openings for all voice parts. The 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 Auditions for the professional (paid) chamber ensemble are scheduled by invitation from the director. Singers who would like to be considered for this ensemble should notify the director of their interest.

Contact the MOS Office at 770/594-7974 to schedule an appointment. Additional information about The Michael O'Neal Singers is available at www.mosingers.com

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