Washington Revels Auditions

Adult Chorus Auditions for three productions
in the 2010-2011 season:

* The Christmas Revels
* ‘Songs of the Sea and Shore’
* New Civil War-era (including African-American) programs

Fri., May 28, 5:00-9:00pm
Sat., May 29, 9:30am-12:00pm

While Revels uses a number of professional performers in its productions, its volunteer choruses – adults, teens and children – are at its core. Although a number of adult singers from previous productions return to audition for new shows, we value the presence of new faces in our choruses every year.

Washington Revels also look for a variety of ages, ancestries, sizes and personalities to create a realistic “village” on stage. People of diverse cultural backgrounds are encouraged to audition.

For more information and to schedule an audition time,
please view the audition information page:
http://revelsdc.org/auditions.html

CCS Season Finale Concert on May 16

CAPITAL CITY SYMPHONY
2009-2010 Season Finale

Concerto, Encore! Johansen Young Artist

Sunday May 16 at 5:00pm

Walton, Viola Concerto ~ with Matthew Lipman,
Johansen International String Competition Winner

Tchaikovsky, Symphony No. 4

Tickets $16-$25. Kids 16 and under FREE! (ticket required)

http://capitalcitysymphony.tix.com/Event.asp?Event=216559

At the Atlas Performing Arts Center, 1333 H Street, NE, Washington, DC

Followed by a meet-the-artist reception at SOVA Espresso & Wine Bar, 1359 H Street NE
Heavy hors d'oeuvres, cash bar - suggested donation $5

About the Artist:

Matthew Lipman is a gifted young violist who won first-prize viola and $10,000 at the 2009 Johansen International String Competition at the age of 17.

Now 18, Mr. Lipman is a scholarship recipient and member of the Music Institute of Chicago's Academy program for gifted pre-college musicians where he studies privately with MIC artist faculty member Roland Vamos. He started his music studies on the viola at age ten in a public school string program. He is a current recipient of a Career Grant from the Rachel Elizabeth Barton Foundation and a 2007 Jack Kent Cooke Young Artist Award.

REVELS FESTIVAL DAY at Rachel Carson Meadow

Sunday, May 16, 2010

Picnic and perform with Washington Revels in the midst of this celebration of the benefits of a neighborhood park.

We gather, rehearse, and perform a “mini-Revels” all in one day – no auditions or experience necessary! Come by yourself, with a friend, or bring the whole family – all ages welcome.

Register by MAY 10 to select your performance or production activity.

Everyone 13 and older can choose to sing in the chorus, dance English country-style, act in the Mummer’s play, play in the band, craft props and decorations, help with setup/sign-in/organization, serve as photographers/videographers, or lend a hand with schlepping/assembling large props, etc.

Children ages 6-12 may either learn and perform their own set, or work on props and decorations. A parent must accompany children ages 6-7 during activities, and parents are responsible for supervising children ages 5 and under.

We hope to be able to accommodate all who register, but space is limited, particularly for those who want to dance.

At 1:00pm, all learn 2-3 songs that everyone may sing. We then separate into activity groups to prepare. After a snack break, we review everything and put it all together. At 4:00pm, we have the Grand Procession and perform our mini-Revels.

Can’t come for the full afternoon? Then join the audience at 4:00pm, when we share our performance with local residents at the Rachel Carson Meadow Festival.

Cost: Free! Register by May 10: Register using our online form

Time: 1:00-5:00pm (informal picnic at noon; public performance at 4:00pm)

Event Web Site: Rachel Carson Meadow Festival

Location: North Four Corners Park, 211 Southwood Avenue, Silver Spring, MD view map>