2023 YOUNG SINGERS PROJECT AUDITIONS

The 2023 Young Singers Project auditions will include two elements:
1. Students may sing one of the following:
  • District Audition Aria Excerpt. Students can prepare the following piece:  Whither Must I Wander - click here to download and print a PDF, and to access audio files. Students should prepare the voice part (or parts) most comfortable in their voices - harmonic support will be provided at the piano. (Students in District 8 in Newport News: You are welcome to choose to prepare m. 1-16 of My Gentle Harp in lieu of the piece above- click here to print a PDF of the music, and here for a link to the accompaniment.)
  • Art song of your own choosing (pianist will be provided, please send piece in advance).
2. Vocalization and Aural Skill Activities. 

    AUDITION REGISTRATION - Registration is now closed for YSP 2023. 

    Auditions will be held Monday, November 14, 2022 in Virginia Beach and November 15, 2022 in Newport News. It is critical that each student registering for an audition complete this form as thoroughly as possible. Please complete every field you are able to, even if it is not marked as required. Registrations will be accepted until 5PM on Friday, November 11th.

    Rehearsals for the 2023 YSP will take place on the following Saturdays and Sundays in January: 21 & 22, 28 & 29, 2023, culminating in joint performances with the Virginia Chorale on February 4th at Virginia Wesleyan University at 7:30 PM and  February 5th at Royster Memorial Presbyterian Church at 4:00 PM. 

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