Be a part of the Eureka Symphony’s All-American Celebration
You are invited to audition to sing in the Eureka Symphony’s chorus for the All-American Celebration concert March 5 & 6, 2027, at the Arkley Center for Performing Arts. This concert celebrates one of the great landmarks of American opera: George Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess, presented in concert form. Two exceptional Bay Area artists, soprano Shawnette Sulker and baritone Bradley Kynard, will accompany the orchestra and the chorus. More about the concert can be found on our concert page.
Singers from all backgrounds are encouraged to audition but should be prepared to meet the specific requirements on this page and MUST BE ABLE TO READ MUSIC. Those who have not sung in this chorus for over 2 years DO need to re-audition. We are particularly interested in having more tenors and basses in the chorus.
Auditions will be held at Christ Episcopal Church in Eureka September 19 & 20, 1 to 4. p.m. By appointment only.
Auditions will be conducted by Conductor and Artistic Director Carol Jacobson and Chorus Master David Powell.
Chorus Rehearsals: (location TBD)
- November 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
- January 11, 18, 25
- February 1, 8,15, 22
Rehearsals with the Orchestra, at the Arkley Center
- February 16, 23
- March 3, 4
Concerts: Friday and Saturday, March 5 & 6
To learn more and to schedule an audition (required) please reach out to Vanessa Kibbe at vkibbe@gmail.com.
We welcome singers from all backgrounds but auditionees should be prepared to:
- Sing a major triad on any given pitch that is played for you (on the piano, usually 5 or 6 different pitches)
- Sing a minor triad on any given pitch that is played for you
- Sing a whole step up or down as requested on any given pitch
- Sing a half step up or down as requested on any given pitch
- Sing back a combination of 6 pitches that will be played for you (tonal memory)
- Sight sing two short passages provided for you
- Sing any solo piece of your choice that you feel shows your voice to its advantage
