Posted on: Thursday, July 15, 2004
Tryouts Calendar
Music/dance The Traveling Storytellers seeks performers for paid positions for comedy and singing to begin in August. Guitar playing also helpful. Auditions held tomorrow through Saturday. Call for appointment: 542-4456.
Aloha Festivals seeks amateur falsetto singers, 18 and older, to participate in the 10th annual Frank B. Shaner Hawaiian Falsetto Contest Sept. 11 at the Sheraton Waikiki Hotel. Winner receives prizes and a recording contract. For audition requirements see www.alohafestivals.com or call 589-1771. Deadline is July 30.
Spirit of Hawaii Drum & Bugle Corps, positions available for brass instrumentalists who can read music and drum-section members, drum major or majorette, color guard and kahili bearers. Group forming in Aug. for those 11 and older (parents must accompany youths 11 to 17). Practice sessions 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturdays, Fern Park on Middle Street in Kalihi. Auditions and information 10-11 a.m. Saturdays through July 31, Fern Park. 734-3808, 847-5778.
Island Idol Contest, singing competition hosted by the Central YMCA, with door prizes and silent auction, 5-10 p.m. Aug. 22, Ocean Nightclub at Restaurant Row; $10 in advance, $15 at the door, 21 and older. Contest entry form at www.islandidol.org or apply in person at the Central YMCA, 401 Atkinson Drive. Audience tickets: 941-3344. Hawai'i Pacific University, auditions for bass and baritone singers from the community for the International Chorale and from HPU students for the International Vocal Ensemble. Call 544-1127 for an audition appointment. Deadline is Aug. 30.
Kailua High School seeks choral and madrigal alumni for the school's 50th anniversary and Christmas concert on Nov. 27. To participate, contact 261-0160 or www.kailuahighalumni.org before Nov. 24. Hawaii Kai Towne Center seeks groups from churches, schools and community organizations to perform on the center's stage. Call Carrie for information: 941-0440.
Taize Choir, learn chants used in communal prayer, 12:30 p.m. Sundays, Parke Chapel (next to St. Andrew's Cathedral). 234-5282.
Hawai'i Vocal Arts Ensemble auditions for singers with clear, flexible voices. Auditions held 4 p.m. Sundays. Call for appointment, 261-6495, or e-mail MaestroTim@aol.com.
O'ahu Civic Orchestra invites musicians to join rehearsals at 7 p.m. Mondays at Eiben Hall, Chaminade University. 261-6127, 735-5726.
Na Leo Lani Chorus, Hawai'i chapter of Sweet Adelines International, auditions women singers and actors for the upcoming summer show, "Barbershop Bandstand." Rehearsals and auditions, 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, St. Francis School Auditorium. 944-3373.
Honolulu Chorale rehearses for the new concert season, 7 p.m. Tuesdays at St. Andrew's Priory. 524-0815, ext. 257.
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.
Pageants Meadow Gold Healthy Baby Contest, preliminary round for babies born Dec. 16, 2001, to Jan. 8, 2003, to win gifts and prizes, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday at Windward Mall center stage. Final takes place 10 a.m.-3 p.m. July 25 at Ala Moana Center. Information at www.lanimoo.com. Majestic Production seeks contestants, ages 3 to 11, for the Little Miss/Little Mr. Hawaii's Darlin' pageant to be held Sept. 25. Apply at 389-8870, 221-6875. Deadline is Sept. 11.
Majestic Production seeks contestants for the 2005 Miss Asia Hawaii State Pageant to be held in November. Open to all females, married or unmarried, ages 3 to 65. State winners advance to the national competition. Recruitment fee is $85. Apply at 389-8870, 221-6875. Deadline is Oct. 15.
Send announcements with contact name and phone number to: Tryouts Calendar, Island Life, The Advertiser, P.O. Box 3110, Honolulu, HI 96802. Call 525-8034, fax 525-8055, or e-mail islandlife@honoluluadvertiser.com, with "Tryouts Cal" in the subject line.
