ONCUE Auditions
ONCUE, one of Calgary’s most established a cappella ensembles, is seeking new members for the 2021/22 season. We are currently auditioning tenor, baritone, and bass singers. Singers with vocal percussion experience are particularly encouraged to audition.
Aca-when?
Auditions: August 26, 2021, 6:00 – 9:00pm
Location: Performing Arts Youth Centre or online, see details below for online audition instructions
Rehearsals: Thursday evenings, 7:00 – 9:30pm, September to June 2021
Aca-who?
ONCUE is a semi-professional vocal ensemble that blends tight harmonies with genres of pop, rock, and musical theatre to create a unique brand of top-notch entertainment. ONCUE is a part of the Youth Singers of Calgary, a unique performing arts organization that has provided opportunities for young people to express themselves through music, dance, and theatre since 1985. Check out some of our recent performances on YouTube.
This ensemble has performed at many events in Calgary and surrounding areas including four times at the Podium Choral Conference, Northern Harmony in Edmonton, and DCINY’s Total Vocal with Deke Sharon at Carnegie Hall in New York.
ONCUE has a very busy performing season, consisting of a wide range of Christmas performances (including weekdays), concerts, staged shows at the Jubilee with the rest of the Youth Singers company, private parties, bookings with the Calgary Stampede, and other events.
What to prepare?
- One to three minute vocal piece of any style, to be sung without accompaniment.
- You will be asked to fill out your rehearsal availability upon arrival.
- You will be asked to sing a few short sight-reading, rhythm, and harmony exercises.
How to audition virtually?
If you would like to audition virtually, please sign up visit signupgenius.com and join us during your time slot via Zoom.
Because we know that Zoom does not provide an accurate representation of your singing, please film your vocal submission and upload it here prior to your audition time. During the Zoom session, please be prepared to sing the same exercises as in-person auditions.
For further information, please contact alida@youthsingers.org or dtlauderdale@hotmail.com.