Vox Pacifica Auditions
Vox Pacifica is a choir in Bellingham, WA for soprano and alto voices under the artistic direction of Wendy Bloom. Auditions for Vox Pacifica are ongoing. We invite all interested singers to consider auditioning to sing with us!
Please use the form at the bottom of this page to schedule an audition time with Wendy. Additional information about singing with Vox Pacifica is outlined in the FAQs below….
From Wendy Bloom:
“The ideal candidate for Vox Pacifica will be able to sing with a full-bodied classical sound, a straight tone, and a pop/folk style of singing. They will be a capable sight-singer and reader of music — and — will know how to practice at home to be fully prepared for rehearsals. The ideal soprano will be able to float the high notes softly and sing them fully. The ideal alto will be able to sing below the staff in both head voice and chest voice.”
What to expect at your audition:
• You must be prepared to perform a song of your choice (hopefully one with a not very complex accompaniment for Wendy to sight read!)
• There will be some sight-singing & sight reading
• Some straight tone singing
• Some range demonstration exercises
• And you will sing a simple folk song of the director’s choice.
Please contact Wendy Bloom anytime for more information!
FAQs
For Winter 2024-2025 – Vox Pacifica’s season will run from early-September to late-May, 2025 with weekly rehearsals on Thursday evenings from 6:30-8:30 pm and at least two major concerts. Our annual musical cabaret, Vox & Friends: Uncorked! takes place in February. This year the cabaret will take place in downtown Bellingham at the New Prospect Theater. Singers are expected to commit to our rehearsal and performance schedule for each season. Attendance at rehearsals and performances is mandatory.
WINTER 2024-2025: Our singing season is made up of a winter and spring term, each culminating in a major performance (in December 2024 and again in May 2025). All singers will pay a singer fee of $85 per term to help cover operational expenses (sheet music, venue rentals, salaries for director and accompanist, etc). Other costs that singers may consider include travel to and from rehearsals, concert attire, and optional social events. Scholarships are available to offset tuition for any singer requesting financial consideration.
Winter 2024-2025 – rehearsals will be held on Thursday evenings from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at The Center for Spiritual Living on Yew Street Road in Bellingham. A dress rehearsal, in addition to the regular weekly rehearsal, will likely be scheduled during the week prior to each major concert. Additional rehearsals may be required at the discretion of the Artistic Director. While not mandatory, singers will be encouraged to attend sectionals hosted by fellow singers throughout the season.
Schedule an Audition – Come Sing!
If you experience issues with this form, please email Wendy directly at wendybloom@voxpacifica.org.
If you experience issues with this form, please email Wendy directly at wendybloom@voxpacifica.org.