Auditions for Pops, chorus, orchestra
Wind, brass, and percussion instrumentalists interested in playing with the Harvard Summer Pops Band are invited to attend open rehearsals (no audition required) beginning June 29 through Aug. 7 from 7:15 to 9:30 p.m. Interested individuals should bring their instrument and, if possible, a folding music stand to Lowell Hall at the above-mentioned times. Directed by Tom Everett, the pops band will give performances Aug. 3 at 4 p.m. in the Yard, and Aug. 7 at 3 p.m. at the Hatch Shell. For more information, call (617) 496-2263.
Additionally, the Harvard Summer School Orchestra – directed by Judith Zuckerman – is holding open auditions June 28-30 from 5 to 9 p.m. in Paine Hall, room 2. The audition consists of playing one prepared piece and some sight-reading. Rehearsals will be held Mondays from 6:30 to 9 p.m. in Lowell Hall. On Aug. 13, the orchestra will perform Mikhail Ippolitov Ivanov’s “Caucasian Sketches, Op. 10” and Mozart’s “Violin Concerto in A Major,” among other works, at a Sanders Theatre concert. E-mail judyzuckerman@yahoo.com for more information.
Lastly, the Harvard Summer School Chorus is holding open auditions to vocalists from the University and Greater Boston area on June 25 (from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 to 4:30 p.m.); June 26 (from 2 to 4:30 p.m.); and June 27 (from 2 to 4:30 p.m. and 7 to 9:30 p.m.) in Paine Hall, room 2. The chorus, which is directed by Jameson Marvin, will hold hour-and-a-half rehearsals every Tuesday and Thursday beginning June 28 through July 28 at 7 p.m. in Lowell Hall. The group will perform Mozart’s “Mass in C Minor,” among other works, Aug. 5 at Sanders Theatre. Call (617) 495-0692 for more information.