Calling all 8 to 15-year-olds! This is your chance to be part of St John’s Co-Cathedral’s children’s choir
Are you (or do you know) 8 to 15 years of age and have a knack for singing? We’ve got just the thing! St John’s Co-Cathedral Foundation has announced the formation of a children’s choir which will represent the Foundation both locally and abroad in international festivals and competitions.
“It’s a long-term, ambitious project which aims to set up a choir of an international level. A children’s choir, whereby the international status of this monument is also reflected in the standard and reputation of this new project,” says President of the Foundation, Wilfred Buttigieg.
Choir deets
The choir will be trained by leading local soprano Gillian Zammit, with sessions including vocal technique, choral singing, history of music, theory and sight-singing. Apart from obviously knowing how to sing, a requirement to being part of the choir is full commitment. Rehearsals will be held on Wednesdays from 5.30pm to 7.30pm from September to June.
Interested? Check out the audition info!
Auditions will be held between 9th and 11th September at St John’s Co-Cathedral, Valletta. The deadline to apply is 16th August and audition times will be allocated once the application is received.
Auditionees are to prepare any song from the below setlist in the key that suits their vocal range. The song will be sung a cappella and some vocal exercises will be given during the audition to check range, pitch and rhythm. No previous experience? Don’t worry! Everyone who can sing is welcome.
The setlist includes:
Ave Maria (Bach/Gounod)
Panis Angelicus (C. Franck)
Amazing Grace (J. Newton)
Morning Has Broken (Traditional)
Interested or know of anyone who might be? Auditionees are to send an email to [email protected], including the applicant’s name, age, parent/guardian contact details, musical education (if any), and performance experience (if any). Good luck!