Getting in is the first step...

On Monday I had a callback audition for The Choral Project, a San Jose based "theatre choir" that performs all sorts of rep, from classical to musical theatre. To join the group, I first had to set up a private audition with Daniel Hughes, the artistic director. First, I sang a solo piece I had prepared, and then he had me sight read (ugh!) and sing various scales. There are fewer altos in the world than sopranos, so I had the upper hand going in, and was told I would get a call back no matter how I did on the sight reading (not terribly well!). The callback was at the first full rehearsal of the season. I had a week to learn a piece, and he used this piece to voice-match the singers in each section. After three hours of rehearsal, he let the new members know their status. Luckily, Daniel was pleased with the blend of voices in my section and accepted me into the group! Now, the hard work begins. We have many pieces involving complex harmonies and different languages to learn, a concert coming up in only six weeks, and a trip to a vocal competition in Spain to raise money for. I also have to come up with money for dues and my concert attire, which, rumor has it, I have to have custom made! Check out The Choral Project on youtube.com!