GMChorale welcomes singers to rehearsals

MIDDLETOWN — The GMChorale invites interested singers in all voice parts to participate in open rehearsals and to consider auditioning to join the 80-voice ensemble.

The GMChorale, led by Artistic Director Joseph D’Eugenio, performs two major concerts each season, often with full orchestra, and is often invited to perform with other ensembles, including the Hartford Chorale, New Haven Symphony Orchestra, and others.

On Jan. 22, the GMChorale will begin rehearsals for a concert on Sunday, May 5, 2019, featuring the choral music of Anton Bruckner, featuring the Mass in E minor.

Singers interested in joining the chorale may participate in open rehearsals on Tuesday, Jan. 22, and Tuesday, Jan. 29 before scheduling a private “singer-friendly” audition with Maestro D’Eugenio.

“The GMChorale is a very friendly group, and we’ve made the audition process friendly and stress-free, too,” said D’Eugenio. “Prior to each of the open rehearsals, I’ll meet with all those interested in joining, and we’ll have a group warm-up and sing through a little music together so that everyone can feel comfortable. Then we rehearse with the entire ensemble, so the prospective members can get a feel for how we make music together and see if it’s a good fit.”

Those who wish to audition will be asked to prepare and sing a classical art song, a folk song, hymn or carol (accompaniment will be provided); sing a major scale a cappella in the appropriate voice range; and prepare and sing (with accompaniment) the vocal of two choral selections, for which music will be provided.

The GMChorale rehearses in Cromwell on Tuesday evenings. Members pay annual tuition, purchase their own music, and provide their own concert attire.

High school and college students are particularly encouraged to sing with the GMChorale. Scholarships are available to cover tuition; scholars pay for music and attire.

Prospective adult singers may also express an interest in singing with Alchemy, the vocal chamber ensemble of the GMChorale.

To register for an open rehearsal and/or schedule an audition, please contact audition coordinator and scheduler Margie Livengood at margie.livengood@gmchorale.org or 860-633-6198. More information at www.gmchorale.org/auditions.