AUDITIONS
Akron Pops Orchestra — Seeking musicians, especially violinists, bassists and other strings, for the volunteer orchestra, which performs a variety of concert music. Most rehearsals and concerts are on Thursday evenings, with a few weekend concerts. 330-645-6211.
The Akron Symphony Chorus —
Auditions for the 2010-2011 season will be held by appointment only Aug. 6 through Aug. 10 at the University of Akron’s Guzzetta Hall, 139 E. Buchtel Ave. To schedule an audition call Brenda Justice, 330-535-8131 Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Canton Hall of Fame Chorus — Auditions for men who enjoy singing barbershop-style, four-part harmony will be at regular weekly rehearsals Wednesday evenings at 7:30 p.m. at Trinity United Church of Christ, 3909 Blackburn Road NW, Plain Township. Call Larry Steele at 330-434-3724; Joe Fraley at 330-498-9209 or visit http://www.hofchorus.org.
City of Flags Chorus — Active show chorus is seeking women who enjoy singing a cappella, four-part harmony. Rehearsals are at 7 p.m. Mondays at Greenwood Christian Church, 44th Street Northwest and Frazer Avenue, Canton. 800-793-3805.
Cuyahoga Falls Community Chorus — The chorus has openings for all voice parts and will accept adults of all ages from Cuyahoga Falls and surrounding communities. It is a family friendly and fun atmosphere. Rehearsals are at 7 p.m. Tuesdays at Summit Christian School at Newberry Park, 2800 13th St., Cuyahoga Falls. E-mail, info@cfchorus.com or call Ted Shure, 330-920-8598 or visit www.leonardshure.com online.
Derbytown A Cappella Men’s Chorus — Seeking new members who want to sing four-part harmony. Practices are at 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Fellowship Hall of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 50 N. Prospect St., Akron. Enter through Park Street Cloister entrance. 330-849-3372.
Forever Harmony Singers of the Akron Area — Seeking women 16 or older to sing a cappella, four-part harmony from 7 to 9 p.m. Mondays at the Tallmadge Oaks Club House, 120 North Ave. 330-784-2756 or 330-923-7438.
Greater Canton Men’s Chorus — Seeking male singers from the area to perform repertoire from sacred to folk, classical to contemporary and more. Rehearsals 7:30-9 p.m. Mondays at Trinity United Church of Christ, 3909 Blackburn Road NW, Canton. For more information, call Tony Suschil at 330-655-2971 or visit http://gcmchorus.org.
Heart of Ohio Women’s A Cappella Show Chorus — Ongoing auditions/rehearsals for women interested in singing and performing in a barbershop chorus led by master director David Wallace will be at 7:30 p.m. Mondays at the Twin Falls United Methodist Church, 60 N. River Road, Munroe Falls. Call Phyllis Falkenstein, 330-633-8705.
Laurel Lake Encore Chorale — Seeking adults age 55 and older to join the 50-member chorale that performs a large range of musical styles from classical to jazz. Participation is open to the public. Rehearsals are held on Tuesdays at 3 p.m. at Laurel Lake Retirement Community, 200 Laurel Lake Drive, Hudson. Call director Donna Anderson at 330-655-1436.
Magical Theatre Company — Auditions for children ages 10-18 for the 2010-2011 resident productions of The Secret Garden, A Christmas Carol and And Then They Came for Me: Remembering the World of Anne Frank will be held by appointment beginning at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 10 at the theater, 565 W. Tuscarawas Ave., Barberton. All children must be able to be released from school for weekday performances. To schedule an audition call 330-848-3708. For more information visit http://www.magicaltheatre.org.
Summit Choral Society Masterworks Chorale — Auditions for adult singers to join the 2010-2011 season will be held by appointment only Aug. 16-17 at Steinway Hall, 715 E. Buchtel Ave., Akron. The season includes six self-produced concerts in October, December and April with rehearsals weekly on Tuesday evenings. To schedule an audition, call 330-434-7464.
The Friends Community Chorus — Seeking chorus members for the upcoming concert season. Rehearsals from 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays beginning Sept. 7 at the Brewster Friends Church, 139 W. Main St., Brewster. Join an organization that seeks to better the local communities by reviving an interest in the arts. For more information contact conductor Steven Tharp Jr. or secretary Brandy Vanegas at 330-418-4006 or e-mail friendschorale@gmail.com.
Need performers or behind-the scenes specialists? Send details — two weeks before the date — to Auditions, Features Department, Akron Beacon Journal, P.O. Box 640, Akron, OH 44309-0640; fax to 330-996-3033 or e-mail to newsroomemail@thebeaconjournal.com.