January Audition release

OPEN AUDITIONS SATURDAY, JANUARY 10, 2009 FOR

San Francisco Boys Chorus Auditions by Appointment in San Francisco, San Rafael and Oakland

San Francisco Girls Chorus Auditions by Appointment in Oakland

San Francisco, December 18, 2008 – Boys ages 5 to 12 and girls ages 7 to 12 will have an opportunity to audition for the award-winning San Francisco Boys Chorus (http://www.sfbc.org/) or the San Francisco Girls Chorus School (http://www.sfgirlschorus.org/ ), Saturday, January 10, 2009. Auditions for boys will be held by advance appointment only in San Francisco, San Rafael and Oakland. Auditions for girls will be held by appointment only in Oakland. Both organizations are dedicated to the advancement of young people through the study of excellence in choral music, which builds self-confidence, teamwork, self-discipline, and fosters an appreciation of music and culture. No musical experience is necessary to audition. These two exceptional, Grammy Award-winning choruses will be featured performers at the swearing in of President Barack Oabama on the steps of the US Capitol building on January 20, and both perform home seasons in the Bay Area, tour and record extensively. (EDITOR NOTE: The San Francisco Boys Chorus and the San Francisco Girls Chorus are two separate and distinct organizations; please do not combine their titles. Auditions are for the choruses respective training programs, not for the appearance at the Inaugural.)

To make an audition appointment for the San Francisco Boys Chorus, call 415-861-7464 ext. 319 or e-mail auditions@sfbc.org. No walk-ins, please.

To make an audition appointment for the San Francisco Girls Chorus School, call 415-863-1752 ext. 333 or e-mail info@sfgirlschorus.org. No walk-ins, please.

About the San Francisco Boys Chorus

The Grammy Award-winning San Francisco Boys Chorus (SFBC) was founded by Gaetano Merola and Madi Bacon in 1948 to provide trained boy singers for the San Francisco Opera, and is today led by Artistic Director, Ian Robertson who also serves as Chorus Director for the San Francisco Opera. The San Francisco Boys Chorus is regarded as a leading music organization that provides transformational life experiences for boys age 5 to 18 through education, performances, and international tours. Over 200 singers receive world-class music education at three training sites in the Bay Area, and the San Francisco Boys Chorus appears at numerous civic engagements. New chorister auditions will be held on Saturday, January 10, 2009. For information, please e-mail auditions@sfbc.org or call 415-861-7464, ext. 319.

About the San Francisco Girls Chorus

Celebrating 30 years of extraordinary music with its 2008-2009 season, the three-time Grammy Award-winning San Francisco Girls Chorus is recognized as one of the world’s most respected vocal ensembles. Its level of training, performance, quality and range, passion and leadership in commissioning music for treble voices are lauded by musicians, critics and audiences. Founded in 1978, the San Francisco Girls Chorus has become a regional center for choral music education and performance for girls and young women ages 7-18. More than 300 singers from 160 schools in 44 Bay Area cities participate in this internationally recognized program. Auditions for the San Francisco Girls Chorus are slated January 10, 2009, call 415-863-1752.

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CALENDAR EDITORS PLEASE LIST:

SAN FRANCISCO, SAN RAFAEL AND OAKLAND AUDITIONS FOR SAN FRANCISCO BOYS CHORUS

WHEN: Saturday, January 10, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
WHERE: San Francisco – Jones United Methodist Church, 1975 Post Street, San Francisco
Oakland – Mormon Temple and Interstake Center, 4780 Lincoln Avenue, Oakland
San Rafael – St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 1123 Court Street, San Rafael

INFO: Boys ages 5-12 by appointment only; no walk-ins please
By phone 415-861-7464 ext. 319 or e-mail auditions@sfbc.org.

EAST BAY AUDITIONS FOR SAN FRANCISCO GIRLS CHORUS SCHOOL

WHEN: Saturday, January 10, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
WHERE: Oakland Temple and Interstake Center, 4770 Lincoln Avenue, Oakland
INFO: Girls ages 7-12 by appointment only; no walk-ins please
By phone 415-863-1752 ext. 333 or info@sfgirlschorus.org

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