Posted on: Thursday, December 30, 2004

Tryouts Calendar

Advertiser Staff

MUSIC/DANCE

Hawai'i Youth Opera Chorus enrolling students in grades K-12 for the new semester; enroll on Jan. 8 or 15, 8:30 a.m., Kawaiaha'o Church basement. Times vary depending on age. Participation fee is $200 plus required music camp attendance. Call for audition times and details: 521-2982.

Honolulu Symphony Chorus auditions on Jan. 10 for the spring concert season. Rehearsals every Monday beginning Jan. 17at UH-Manoa Music Department's choral rehearsal room. Experienced vocalists in all ranges are encouraged to apply. To schedule an audition time, call 524-0815 or e-mail OahuChoral@aol.com.

Earnest T. Morgan Choreographers' Slam, competition in all genre of western dance forms in three categories for cash awards, with winners to be included in Tau Dance Theater's spring concert at Leeward Community College. Call or e-mail for rules and regulations: 255-8245, tau@taudance.org. Application deadline: Jan. 15.

Honolulu Chorale begins rehearsals for the spring 2005 concert season, 7 p.m. Jan. 18, St. Andrew's Priory music room. Openings available for all voice parts. Call for voice placement and interview: 680-7702.

Hawaii Student Digital Showcase TV program, seeks student submissions of videotaped public-service announcements, mini documentaries, shorts, music videos and animation for airing on a weekly program on DOE Channel 56. Also, looking for male high school students to introduce the videos. 837-8004.

Aloha Tower Marketplace invites school and community bands, choirs, hula halau to apply to appear in the center atrium. Call for requirements: 566-2306.

Hawaii Kai Towne Center calls for groups from churches, schools and community organizations to perform at the center. Call Carrie for information: 941-0440.

Hawai'i Vocal Arts Ensemble auditions for singers with clear, flexible voices, 4 p.m. Sundays. Call for an appointment: 261-6495, or e-mail MaestroTim@aol.com.

O'ahu Civic Orchestra invites musicians to join rehearsals, 7 p.m. Mondays, Eiben Hall, Chaminade University. 261-6127, 735-5726.

Na Leo Lani Chorus, Hawai'i chapter of Sweet Adelines International, invites women singers to their rehearsals, 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Saint Francis School auditorium. 944-3373.

Sounds of Aloha Barbershop Chorus seeks new members. Male singers of all levels and vocal parts sought for four-part, barbershop-style, a cappella harmony. Rehearsals 7 p.m. Thursdays, Ala Wai Golf Course clubhouse. 262-7664.

Al Waterson and You Talent Search, competition for singers 18 and older, with prizes and possible recording contract, 7-10 p.m. Thursdays, Don Ho's Island Grill. Registration: 947-5736.

Send announcements with contact name and phone number to: Tryouts Calendar, Island Life, The Honolulu Advertiser, P.O. Box 3110, Honolulu, HI 96802; islandlife@honoluluadvertiser.com, with OTryouts Calî in the subject line; call 525-8034; or fax 525-8055.