Posted on: Thursday, January 13, 2005

Tryouts Calendar

Advertiser Staff

STAGE/SCREEN

Manoa Valley Theatre auditions for the March 9-April 24 production of the musical "Cabaret," 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Bakken Auditorium, Mid-Pacific Institute. Prepare a Broadway-style song (bring sheet music in your key) and come dressed to dance. Additional information by calling 988-6131.

MUSIC/DANCE

Hawai'i Youth Opera Chorus enrolling students in grades K-12, beginning at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, 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 Boy Choir holds open auditions for boys ages 7-12 for the spring concert season. Must be able to match pitch and be available for rehearsals and performances. Auditions by appointment only on Saturday and Jan. 22. There is no participation fee. Call for details and to schedule an audition: 596-7464, www.honoluluboychoir.org/auditions.html.

Earnest T. Morgan Choreographers' Slam, competition in all genre of western dance forms in three categories; 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 is Saturday.

Honolulu Symphony Chorus auditions for the spring concert season will be held Monday. Rehearsals every Monday in the 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.

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

ONGOING

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

Aloha Tower Marketplace invites local and visiting school and community bands, choirs, hula hŠlau 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 Sharon for information: 941-0440.

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.

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.

Al Waterson and You Talent Search, competition for singers 18 and older, with prizes and possible recording contract, 7-10 p.m. Sundays with keiki competition on the first Sunday of each month, teens on the second Sunday, adults on the third Sunday and seniors on the fourth, Don Ho's Island Grill. Registration: 947-5736.

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.

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 "Tryouts Cal" in the subject line; or call 525-8034 or fax 525-8055.