Becoming a Member

Auditions

Auditions for new members are held in January and September of each year.  The next auditions will be held on the following date and location:

Saturday, January 10, 2009

10:00AM to 3PM

at the Masonic Temple (4th Floor), East 36th & Euclid Ave.,
Cleveland, Ohio

Boys ages 8 to 16 and girls ages 8 to 14 should be prepared to sing a song of their choice, without accompaniment. No appointment is necessary for the audition and previous musical training is not required. We are looking for children who can sing in tune with a pleasant sound. Great attitudes and vibrant smiles are a plus!

We are also looking for pianists, bass players, and drummers to accompany the choruses. Please call Charles Eversole at the Singing Angels' office, at (216) 432-5555 or e-mail charles@singingangels.org to schedule an audition time.

General Information

The Two Choruses:

The Performing Chorus is filled primarily through the promotion of Training Chorus members, though a few outstanding auditioners will be accepted into the Performing Chorus as apprentices.

The Training Chorus includes new members who join the Singing Angels for training and are then eligible for consideration to join the Performing Chorus after an evaluation of their musical skills and progress. The Training Chorus will perform in concerts during the Christmas season as well as in the spring.

 Rehearsals:

The rehearsals for the Training Chorus are held each Saturday morning during the regular school year from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Masonic Temple, 3615 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio.

The rehearsals for the Performing Chorus are held each Saturday from 12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Masonic Temple. Weekday and Sunday rehearsals are added throughout the semester.

Apprentices (1st year members in the Performing Chorus) may be asked to attend early or special rehearsals. Apprentices may be called to fewer concerts during the Christmas season.

Concerts:

Concerts for both Choruses are normally scheduled so as not to conflict with regular school hours. A monthly schedule informs Angels' families of concerts and rehearsals and other important information.

Transportation:

Parents or guardians are responsible for their child's transportation to and from rehearsals and concerts. Carpooling is encouraged.

Cost:

Members of both choruses will need to purchase basic chorus uniforms. The cost of the Performing Chorus uniform is approximately $250.00 (including the standard Performing Chorus uniform and the summer and winter casual uniforms). The cost of the Training Chorus uniform is approximately $46.00. Information on the procedure for ordering uniforms will be provided on an as needed basis.

Tuition is due in September and again in January.

Financial aid is available to those who qualify. For the necessary forms, click here.

Rules:

In order to maintain the high standards for which the Singing Angels have become known in the community, all Training Chorus and Performing Chorus members are expected to abide by the established regulations. These rules and regulations are defined in the 2007-2008 Rules & Regulations Handbook.