SEASON 30 AUDITIONS

(2024-2025)

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We're delighted you're interested in joining us!

Season 30

Journeys of Discovery

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Here’s a bit about us:

 

For over 30 years, the Saint Louis Women’s Chorale has paired uncompromising musical excellence with bold innovation. Each signature concert features a regional premiere, illuminating little‑known stories through trail‑blazing works by women composers and poets.

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As a 40‑voice auditioned ensemble, the Chorale unites diverse singers through the restorative power of song. And rooted in the classical tradition yet fluent across genres, the group weaves jazz, folk, Broadway, blues, gospel, and more into stunning multimedia productions created with professional dancers, painters, poets, and instrumentalists.

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As Ensemble‑in‑Residence at Maryville University, the Chorale offers emerging women musicians mentoring, leadership, and performing opportunities. Above all, it affirms the worth and dignity of all people, harnessing the power of music and exceptional performances to enrich communities and transform lives.

 

We rehearse on Tuesday evenings, 6:30-9:00 pm, in Huttig Chapel at Maryville University.

 

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About the auditions:​

 

​Auditions will be held on Thursday, August 29 from 7pm-9pm in Huttig Chapel at Maryville University. 

Please contact our Administrative Director, Lily Hofer, to schedule your audition: lily@stlwc.org

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For volunteer (unpaid) membership in the Chorale, new singers will be asked to:

• Sing one a cappella solo (a hymn, art song, folk song, or aria); the solo does not need to be memorized

• Sing scales to determine range

• Repeat simple melodic patterns to determine tonal memory skills

• Sight-read to determine music reading skills (we highly recommend that prospective members are able to read music, however, we do accept singers who learn by ear on a case-by-case basis)

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For a paid, Principal Artist position in the Chorale, applicants will be asked to:

• Sing two songs from memory in contrasting styles. One song must be in a foreign language. The other song must be in English. Audition songs must be arias, art songs, folk songs, hymn arrangements or spirituals – no “pop” songs. An accompanist will be provided for the audition.

• Sight-read

• Sing tonal memory exercises 

• Sing scales (to demonstrate range)

 

Please note:

• Principal Artists are paid positions awarded to women who have a degree in music.

• Principal Artists act as Section Leaders and have the opportunity to sing solos at concerts and events.

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Frequently asked questions:

• When and where are rehearsals? 

Rehearsals are every Tuesday, 6:30-9:00 pm, in Huttig Chapel at Maryville University

- Our first rehearsal will be Tuesday, September 3, 6:30-9:00 pm

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• When and where are performances?

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What Was I Made For? (Entire Chorale Participates)

Dress Rehearsal: Tuesday, November 12, 2024, 6:30-9:00p

Concert: Saturday, November 16, 2024, 7:30p

First Congregational Church of Webster Groves
 

Measure Me, Sky! (Entire Chorale Participates)

Dress Rehearsal - Tuesday, February 18, 2025 6:30-9:00p

Concert: Saturday, February 11, 2025, 7:30p

Union Avenue Christian Church

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An Enchanted Journey (Select Ensemble Participates)

Concert: Saturday, March 1, 2025, 11:00a-1:00p

Private Performance @ Glen Echo Country Club

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Invited Guests of In Her Sound (Entire Chorale Participates)

Concert: Saturday, March 8, 2025 (International Women's Day) 7:30p

Union Avenue Christian Church

 

Where We Find Ourselves (Entire Chorale Participates)

Dress Rehearsal - Tuesday, April 22, 2025, 6:30-9:00p

Concert: Saturday, April 26, 2025, 7:30p

First Congregational Church of Webster Groves

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An Enchanted Journey (Select Ensemble Participates)

Concert: Saturday, May 10, 2025, 1:00p

Maryville University Auditorium

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• What would be my financial obligations?

This season, dues will be $150 per singer. Several payment methods are available, including monthly installments. We ask that dues be paid in full or an installment plan be chosen by our second rehearsal, Tuesday, September 10, 2024.

 

Please note that dues are intended to offset expenses such as purchasing music and rehearsal tracks. However, we do not intend for dues payments to be a barrier to participation in the Chorale. Please contact Lily Hofer (Administrative Director, lily@stlwc.org) or Leanne Latuda (Artistic and Executive Director, leanne@stlwc.org) for questions or concerns regarding dues. 

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We also ask that Chorale members promote our concerts and sell tickets to our events. Singers may also be asked to volunteer their talents, skills, and resources to support the Chorale. Participation in this manner is voluntary but always appreciated! We use black folders during performances which singers have to supply or purchase themselves. Our concert attire is usually all black; we do not require singers to purchase a specific dress or outfit. ​

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To inquire about paid positions or to schedule an audition, please contact our

Administrative Director, Lily Hofer, at lily@stlwc.org