STAFF SINGERS THE PROTO-CATHEDRAL OF SAINT JAMES THE GREATER VANCOUVER, WA
The Collegium Musicum of the Proto-Cathedral of Saint James the Greater, Vancouver, WA (http://protocathedral.org/sacred-music) is holding auditions for singers of all voice parts (soprano, alto, tenor, bass) in its 10-voice professional schola and sub list for the current 2018-2019 season.
The Collegium Musicum sings liturgical music spanning several centuries including Gregorian chant, Renaissance polyphony, Viennese orchestral masses, and contemporary composers.
The Collegium Musicum rehearses Sunday mornings at 8:30 a.m. and sings for the 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Masses. There are no weeknight rehearsals. Additional rehearsals may be scheduled occasionally throughout the year, but prior notice will be given. Additional calls for weddings, funerals, and vespers services are available throughout the year. All singers are paid a highly competitive stipend per call.
Christmas Eve midnight mass and Holy Week/Easter are required for full paid positions. Excellent skill in sight reading and the desire to sing in a chamber ensemble are of utmost importance. Extensive choral experience is necessary. The Proto-Cathedral is located in beautiful downtown Vancouver, WA at 12th and Columbia. For more information or to schedule an audition please contact:
Nick Botkins, Director of Sacred Music music@protocathedral.org
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