Press Release – ECSC Announces Auditions
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Caleb Bailey Wednesday, August 14, 2024
860-443-2876, [email protected]
Eastern Connecticut Symphony Chorus Announces Auditions
The Eastern Connecticut Symphony Chorus (ECSC) is currently seeking singers! Please consider joining us for an exciting 2024-2025 season. Auditions will be held on Wednesday, September 4th, 11th, and 18th 2024 at Harkness Chapel on the campus of Connecticut College.
The ECSC under the great direction of Dr. Daniel McDavitt offers singers a unique opportunity to join a musical enterprise of symphonic proportion in Southeastern Connecticut. We sing some of the most monumental and inspiring music ever written, from requiems, masses, symphonies, and beyond. Individuals selected for a position in the chorus will have the fortune of performing with the Eastern CT Symphony Orchestra throughout the season.
Auditions are by appointment only and will begin at 6:15 pm. Participants are expected to prepare a song of their own choice (a hymn, folk song, patriotic song, or any song that you know well). Those auditioning will also be asked to vocalize. Participants should bring an extra copy of their chosen song, as an accompanist will be provided.
For an audition application and appointment, please contact ECSC President Kathy Walburn at [email protected]. We welcome all and look forward to making music together.
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We are thrilled to announce our 2024-25 Season lineup, curated by Music Director and Conductor Toshiyuki Shimada. Season Highlights include Saint-Saëns’ Symphony No. 3 (Organ), Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No.4, Prokofiev’s Piano Concerto No. 3 featuring our Instrumental Competition winner, Puccini & Verdi selections with the Eastern Connecticut Symphony Chorus and international guest artists. From early fall to late spring, the 75-plus member professional Symphony Orchestra presents six subscription concerts annually, most of which feature guest soloists. Subscription concerts are primarily performed at the historic award-winning Garde Arts Center on State Street in New London.
Visit www.ectsymphony.com for more information and follow us on social media (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube) @ectsymphony. In addition to a range of affordable single-ticket options from $70 to as low as $12. The ECSO offers those under 40 years of age and active or retired military members $12 tickets in selected sections.
Founded in 1946 by Norwegian immigrant, Victor Norman, the ECSO is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization serving the eastern Connecticut region, including New London, Norwich, Waterford, Groton, Mystic, Old Lyme, and East Lyme. Recent concerts in Norwich, Willimantic, and Stonington reflect our renewed dedication to serving a broader area.
Our mission is to inspire, educate, and connect our communities through live orchestral music.