Bach Choir to hold auditions

The Bach Choir of Bethlehem will hold new member auditions by appointment on Sept. 5, 7 and 8, at the Heckewelder House, 440 Heckewelder Place, Bethlehem. Singers accepted into the internationally renowned choir will participate in five concerts during the 2019-2020 concert season, as well as the 113th Bethlehem Bach Festival. They will also have the option to perform at the Bachfest in Leipzig, Germany in June 2020, and also to participate in The Choir’s acclaimed “Bach to School” and “Bach at Noon” educational outreach programs.

The audition consists of each singer performing one or two songs or arias of their choice. Some vocalization, and sightreading. An accompanist is provided.

Choral Scholars: High School vocalists are encouraged to audition for the Choral Scholars program. High school seniors will have an exceptional year of musical training and an unforgettable experience.

During the upcoming season, the Choir will perform at the following concerts: Touchstone Theatre’s “Festival Unbound,” Oct. 6; Christmas concerts, Dec. 7, 8; family concerts, Feb. 29 and March 1 ; spring concert, March 29; 113th Bethlehem Bach Festival, May 8, 9, 15 and 16; and 2020 European Tour at the Leipzig Bachfest, June, 2020.

The repertoire this season includes: Handel’s “Messiah,” Bach’s “Magnificat and Easter Oratorio” and the “Mass in B Minor.” Weekly rehearsals are held on Mondays from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church of Bethlehem.

Audition times for Choral Scholars are: 4-6 p.m, Sept. 5; 10 a.m.-noon, Sept. 7; and 3-5 p.m., Sept. 8.

Audition information is available on the Bach website, bach.org. Please call the Bach office 610-866-4382, ext. 110 to schedule an audition.