Contact Information (contact us before Friday, September 4 to register with the choir)
Email – RESOUNDbizManager@gmail.com
Phone – 905 718 0533
ABOUT US
RESOUND is Durham Region’s newest contemporary-classical choir. Founded in 2019, the choir has mandates of excellence in choral performance and meaningful community outreach. Our outreach component is comprised of premiering 4-part arrangements of emerging composers, creating community with singers across the Region by singing large choral works together with orchestra, and working with front-line community service organizations to raise awareness and support of their work. We are a registered charity with a very active 12-person Board. Our Artistic Director, Thomas Burton, has a Master of Music degree in Choral Conducting from the University of Michigan and has received numerous prestigious music awards.
OUR VIRTUAL ACTIVITIES
Rehearsals are held Sunday evenings from 7:00-8:30 pm. Breakout groups meet briefly during rehearsals to give
people time to get to know each other
Each month, we have a one-hour clinic with a well-known conductor or composer
We prepare three short concerts a year, each preceded by a “games night” fundraising event
Subgroups may also meet virtually to discuss specific hobbies or to run fun in-house events
Weekly emails keep everyone apprised of choir news
The “Members Only” page of our website contains a variety of resources, our music, recordings of rehearsals, the members’ handbook, schedules, and other necessary information
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
There are two membership options:
Join the core choir: Core choir members have attendance requirements and must pass an audition and participate in all virtual recordings. During the 10-minute audition with the Artistic Director, you will be asked to sing a cappella a 1-2 minute excerpt of your choice that shows your voice well. You may also be asked for a range check, sight reading, sing-backs, and/or vocal exercises.
Join our choir rehearsals as an audit: This option is for people who want to improve their singing skills without the pressure of an audition, expected attendance or virtual recordings (although we will ask you to participate in one of them with the core!).
KEY DATES
Virtual auditions: August 15 and 16 and September 6, 2020
First rehearsal of the upcoming semester: Sunday, August 30, 2020
Concerts: November 28, 2020; March 27, 2021; and June 12, 2021
FEES
Adult (25 to 65) – $225 per year ($75 per 12-week semester)
Youth & Seniors – $150 per year ($50 per 12-week semester)
We will issue a charitable receipt for your membership fees.
Please note: If you are having financial stress (eg COVID-19 related) that makes these fees difficult, please let us know (we are flexible).
YOU CAN ALSO FIND US AT
Website – www.RESOUNDChoir.ca
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/Resound-Choir-Durham-Region-200585677272775/
Instagram – https://instagram.com/resoundchoir?igshid=pec8n4fmbrez
Twitter – https://twitter.com/ChoirResound
Email – RESOUNDbizManager@gmail.com
Phone – 905 718 0533
ABOUT US
RESOUND is Durham Region’s newest contemporary-classical choir. Founded in 2019, the choir has mandates of excellence in choral performance and meaningful community outreach. Our outreach component is comprised of premiering 4-part arrangements of emerging composers, creating community with singers across the Region by singing large choral works together with orchestra, and working with front-line community service organizations to raise awareness and support of their work. We are a registered charity with a very active 12-person Board. Our Artistic Director, Thomas Burton, has a Master of Music degree in Choral Conducting from the University of Michigan and has received numerous prestigious music awards.
OUR VIRTUAL ACTIVITIES
Rehearsals are held Sunday evenings from 7:00-8:30 pm. Breakout groups meet briefly during rehearsals to give
people time to get to know each other
Each month, we have a one-hour clinic with a well-known conductor or composer
We prepare three short concerts a year, each preceded by a “games night” fundraising event
Subgroups may also meet virtually to discuss specific hobbies or to run fun in-house events
Weekly emails keep everyone apprised of choir news
The “Members Only” page of our website contains a variety of resources, our music, recordings of rehearsals, the members’ handbook, schedules, and other necessary information
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
There are two membership options:
Join the core choir: Core choir members have attendance requirements and must pass an audition and participate in all virtual recordings. During the 10-minute audition with the Artistic Director, you will be asked to sing a cappella a 1-2 minute excerpt of your choice that shows your voice well. You may also be asked for a range check, sight reading, sing-backs, and/or vocal exercises.
Join our choir rehearsals as an audit: This option is for people who want to improve their singing skills without the pressure of an audition, expected attendance or virtual recordings (although we will ask you to participate in one of them with the core!).
KEY DATES
Virtual auditions: August 15 and 16 and September 6, 2020
First rehearsal of the upcoming semester: Sunday, August 30, 2020
Concerts: November 28, 2020; March 27, 2021; and June 12, 2021
FEES
Adult (25 to 65) – $225 per year ($75 per 12-week semester)
Youth & Seniors – $150 per year ($50 per 12-week semester)
We will issue a charitable receipt for your membership fees.
Please note: If you are having financial stress (eg COVID-19 related) that makes these fees difficult, please let us know (we are flexible).
YOU CAN ALSO FIND US AT
Website – www.RESOUNDChoir.ca
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/Resound-Choir-Durham-Region-200585677272775/
Instagram – https://instagram.com/resoundchoir?igshid=pec8n4fmbrez
Twitter – https://twitter.com/ChoirResound
