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Music Session Info

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We receive many questions during the year from singers inquiring about the Music Sessions and Debut Artist Award.  These guidelines will help you prepare your application: 

 Audition dates are coordinated by Board of Directors secretary, Ms. Dorene Marshall. The best time to apply is in early September, however, all applications for a Music Session audition date must be received no later than October 15. 

Music Session auditions are generally held in late October, November and December. We generally hear approximately 150- 200 singers. From the field of auditioners, 35-40 Music Session participants and alternates are chosen. Finalists are the top performing 6-8 singers from the Music Sessions. In recent years, the artistic level of applicants has been very high-- several winners are now appearing in international performance venues.

GENERAL INFORMATION:
  • There is no citizenship or residence requirement. 
  • There is no age requirement.
  • An accompanist will be provided however, singers may provide their own.
  • The participants or alternates for the Music Sessions are chosen from the live auditions held each fall. 

    TO APPLY FOR AN AUDITION: Please send:
    1) A completed Application (download is at the top of this page)
    2) An Audition fee of $25.00. Please make check payable to Joy In Singing. 
    Please DO NOT SEND CD's or headshots.

    FOR THE AUDITION:
  1. 3 songs of your choice from the ART SONG repertoire- no arias or popular songbook selections should be programmed. Songs can be in any language. 
  2. Please bring a sample full length recital program
  3. A current headshot.

    Singers chosen as Music Session participants or alternates will be contacted within a few weeks of the final audition date in December. 

    PLEASE NOTE: KEEP A RECORD OF THE PROGRAM YOU SUBMIT.
    Music Session programming is drawn from the repertoire you submit at your live audition. 

Debut Artist Award Finalists are chosen from those artists demonstrating the highest level of artistic  readiness during the Music Sessions.  

FINALIST Information: Singers advancing to the Finals are asked to offer a full length program of ART SONG (no arias or popular songbook selections). 
Joy In Singing focuses on the RECITAL FORM. Please bear the following in mind when constructing your program: 

  • The judges consider whether your submitted program serves your vocal and expressive range, and shows variety in mood and style. 
  • Texts and translations of your program are required for the final round. These are due one week before final round date. 

    NOTE: If none of the finalists are deemed ready to give a solo recital, the judges reserve the right not to award the solo prize in any given year.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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