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Keep the Whole World Singing
The Saltaires Membership and Audition Process
Welcome to the Saltaires Audition section. You may audition for membership by:
• Participating in three consecutive rehearsals, and
• Completing an audition with our Music Committee.
• Click here for the complete Saltaires Chorus Audition Process
Members of the Saltaires Performing Show Chorus are committed to perfecting their skills by practicing on their own, and to attending all rehearsals and performances.
We also are committed to respecting our Directors and each other when we perform either at rehearsal or public performance. Click here to see what we mean.
The basic performing skills necessary to become a member of the Saltaire’s include the following:
•BASIC TONE PRODUCTION: The voice must be pleasant and contribute to the overall chorus sound. The volume must be useful to the ensemble.
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•RHYTHMIC ABILITY: The ability to sing complex rhythms is important. Your singing must be synchronized rhythmically with other singers as well.
•SENSITIVITY TO INTERVALS: You must be able to hear some uncommon pitch intervals that are used in so many of our modern arrangements.
•INDEPENDENT SINGING: You must be capable of singing a different part than the singer next to you.
•HARMONIC INTUITION: Some natural sense of harmony is necessary even if you plan to sing lead.
•CHOREOGRAPHY: You must be able to execute basic moves quickly and with precision.
Audition
