Calling all voices
I wish to make your readers aware of a fabulous opportunity which awaits those who are accomplished singers and who would like to find the musical stimulation and fellowship for which they are longing. A new vocal ensemble is being formed which offers positions in all voice parts. Zephyr Vocal Ensemble will be a 16-voice, semi-professional vocal group performing a varied and eclectic repertoire spanning from early chant and classical music all the way up to jazz, rock, pop, doo-wop, world music and show tunes. Most of this will be sung a cappella. The ensemble will perform in concert without a conductor to foster intimacy between the artists and audience. All music will be memorized, with some light dance/gesturing, as suitable to the music. We are searching for people who are performers (being at home with an audience) as well as singers. We will perform throughout northern NJ, and Orange and Rockland Counties in New York. Weekly rehearsals will be two and a half to three hours (with a break) in Vernon. Zephyr will also bring music “to the people,” with the ability to perform at community festivals and enable a broad spectrum of people to be able to enjoy its music, unhampered as it will be with no need for a piano, orchestra or sheet music. This is a different kind of ensemble, with a different kind of agenda and program. We want to be out in the community to share our music. If you are interested in singing in a group with a great, collaborative atmosphere and are willing to take personal responsibility to learn/memorize your part at home and rehearse with other singers who will do so as well, e-mail (preferred) Artistic Director Cherwyn Ambuter at zephyrve@warwick.net or call her at 973.862.0668. First round of auditions is to take place Feb. 20. Audition judges are professional choral directors from the region and also from Albany, N.Y. We look forward to hearing your audition! Don’t be shy go for it! Voices are needed and we want to connect with the talent which exists out there! Cherwyn Ambuter Artistic Director, Zephyr Vocal Ensemble