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Calling all choristers to join the 2024 Voices Festival Choir!
In its third edition, the Esplanade’s Voices Festival Choir (VFC) comprises auditioned youth choristers aged 17 – 26. These choristers will participate in various activities leading up to and during Voices 2024, scheduled to take place from 25 & 27 Nov, Mon & Wed as well as 1 – 8 Dec, Sun – Sun. During this period, choristers will have the opportunity to engage in a variety of rehearsal styles, be exposed to a diversity of choral and vocal styles and deepen their understanding of nuances.
The Festival Choir will offer a unique opportunity for choristers to collaborate with renowned international artists The Gesualdo Six (UK) and The Idea of North (Australia), as well as Singaporean choral music educators from MI6. These artists will serve as the main facilitators and conductors of the project.
This programme aims to inspire youth choristers by introducing them to new aspects of choral singing and creating opportunities for them to connect with established professional groups. It is hoped that the knowledge and expertise from these artists will serve as inspiration for this young community, encouraging them to keep on with the artform, and foster a desire for further learning experiences in the future.
Key activities include:
Sectionals and rehearsals—participants will be exposed to a variety of vocal styles and gain a better understanding of their nuances
A day-long camp conducted by MI6, which will focus on fun and effective ways to build ensemble skills, musicianship, vocal production and aural skills
Exclusive closed-door workshops, rehearsals and the opportunity to perform alongside The Gesualdo Six and The Idea of North at the Singtel Waterfront Theatre at Esplanade
During the festival, the Festival Choir will premiere a new work at the Esplanade Concourse
Programme Dates: 25 & 27 Nov, Mon & Wed and 1 – 8 Dec, Sun – Sun
(Subject to change, timing to be confirmed)
Applications Open: 22 Aug, Thu, 10am
Application & Submission Deadline: 1 Nov, Fri, 11.59pm
All successful applicants will be notified by 8 Nov, Fri.
A private link for payment will be sent to successful applicants by 15 Nov, Fri.
Voices Festival Choir Alumni
Standard: $80
Concessions for Students: $50
New Applicants
Standard: $90
Concessions for Students: $60
Prices exclude ticketing agent's booking fees.
Please note that this application is open to Esplanade&Me U26 members only. Applicants must be over 16 years old.
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As part of your application (for new applicants only), you will be required to submit:
Information about your music background
A short statement about your interest in this programme
Digital video or audio recordings of a solo performance
A recording of a range test
Please kindly email yjoanna@esplanade.com should you have any questions. Best of luck!
Applications are now closed. Successful applicants will be contacted via email.
Recap: Voices – A Festival of Song 2023
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