Joining Our Choir

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Have you every dreamed of singing the greatest classical music with a full professional orchestra? This may be your chance of a lifetime. We are undergoing a renewal and are actively seeking singers for the 2024/25 season.

The Handel Society is an auditioned choir and welcomes new members, soloists, and orchestra members. We are renewing our choir and very much welcome singers who have a basic ability to read music, have a good ear, a pleasant singing voice and are able to learn. In order to encourage those who love singing but otherwise might be concerned about an "audition" please consider contacting our Artistic Director via email   thehandelsociety@gmail.com.  Typically, interested singers are invited to attend one or two of our practices. You will be assigned to one of the four basic "voice" groups, Soprano, Alto, Tenor and Bass.  It won't take long for our Artistic Director to determine if you are the right fit. He will let you know privately and discreetly. 

Although the choir is auditioned, auditions can be intimidating.  A love and passion for singing and a desire for learning is equally important to ability and talent, so all singers wishing to perform challenging major classical repertoire are encouraged to join. Just come to one of regular rehearsals and join in. Our Music Director will be able to tell if we are a good fit for you and will discreetly let you know.

Choir Rehearsals

Our rehearsals for  2025/6 Season will begin 

Tuesday, September 9th

7:30 - 9:30 PM

Cloverdale Canadian Reformed Church

17473 - 60th Avenue

IT'S NEVER TOO LATE to join us as we rehearse for several concerts throughout the year! We would love to have more sopranos, altos, tenors and basses!

Please contact Ethan Liang, our Music Director and Membership Coordinator. You can reach him via the Contact Us section.

Soloists wishing to perform with the choir should submit their bio, a short resume, and, if possible, a video (see preferred selections below) to us via the Contact Us section.

Videos should be sent via a link to a private YouTube video. Any other form of video or live recorded audition (DVD, Dropbox, CD, etc) must be arranged prior to application.

Soprano

•  G.F. Handel – Messiah

     I know that my redeemer liveth

•  J.S. Bach – St. John Passion

     Ich folge dir gleichfalls

Alto

•  G.F. Handel  – Messiah

     He was despised


•  J.S. Bach – St. John Passion

     Es ist vollbracht, O trost


Tenor

•  G.F. Handel – Messiah

     Ev’ry valley shall be exalted

•  J.S. Bach – St. John Passion

     Ach, mein Sinn, wo willt


Bass

•  G.F. Handel – Messiah

     Why do the nations so furiously

•  J.S. Bach – St. John Passion

     Mein teurer Heiland


Interested orchestra members should contact Mr. Liang via the Contact Us section.

The professional-level orchestra for each concert welcomes the participation of talented  young musicians who bring their passion, budding expertise, and technical skill to each and every performance. Not only are audiences treated to high-caliber musicianship, but young musicians gain performance experience in bringing some of the classical repertoire’s most demanding and most beloved works to life.

The Handel Society of Music supports the development and interest of young musicians in classical music. Children under 16 are admitted free to all concerts, which allows families to attend together and encourages a strong musical education in young children.

Serious young musicians are also encouraged to audition for the orchestra. The orchestra gives excellent rehearsal and performance experience for young musicians wishing to pursue an orchestral career. Contact Mr. Liang via the Contact Us section.