Audition for Colorado Bach Ensemble
Colorado Bach Ensemble is a fully professional ensemble based in Denver, Colorado. Instead of weekly rehearsals, the ensemble comes together the week of a performance with music learned to rehearse with the Artistic Director. Each set of performances is contracted separately and musicians receive rehearsal and concert fees.
2023-2024 Season Pay Scale for Chorus Members:
- $105 per rehearsal (up to 3 hours)
- $120 per concert (up to 3 hours)
Live Auditions
Live auditions are held in the Denver area with the Artistic Director each year. However, a live audition may be set up on an individual basis throughout the year at the discretion of the Artistic Director.
CHORUS AUDITIONS FOR THE 2023-2024 SEASON
SATURDAY, JUNE 3, 2023
Location: St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church – 1401 E Dry Creek Rd., Littleton, CO 80122 – MAP
*We are currently seeking TENORS & BASSES; however, anyone is welcome audition.
If you have recently auditioned and been accepted, you do not need to re-audition.
Audition Specifics
- Auditions will be with James Kim, artistic director
- An accompanist will be provided
- Due no later than MAY 22, 2023:
- Send current musical resume/CV to cobachensemble@gmail.com
- Send an Audition Fee of $21 via PayPal to cobachensemble@gmail.com
- *The $21 fee will reserve you an audition time and pay accompanist costs. Once payment is received, you will be notified of your assigned audition time & other important details. Plan on blocking off your availability between 10am-2pm
- Send selected Bach aria to cobachensemble@gmail.com
- Prepare an accompanied aria by J.S. Bach (does not need to be memorized)
- Sing your voice part on the following excerpts:
- “Cum sancto Spiritu” from Bach’s Mass in B minor (mm. 37-64)
- Sop I & II (Soprano I part) – mm. 49-64
Alto – mm. 42-64
Tenor – mm. 37-64
Bass – mm. 54-64
- Sop I & II (Soprano I part) – mm. 49-64
- “Et incarnatus est” from Bach’s Mass in B minor (mm. 23-39)
- “O Haupt voll Blut und Wunden” Chorale from Bach’s St. Matthew Passion
- “Cum sancto Spiritu” from Bach’s Mass in B minor (mm. 37-64)