Mozart's Requiem Chorus Auditions

The Mankato Symphony Orchestra is seeking singers to audition and participate in the 2025 performance of Mozart's Requiem. 

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The chorus will be under the direction of Jon Hermanson and the Mankato Symphony is under the direction of Music Director Ernesto Estigarribia. As a thank you for your time and talent, chorus members are welcome to recieve 2 tickets to MSO's season finale concert on May 4th in New Ulm, or one season pass to our 25-26 Symphonic Series.

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The rehearsal schedule for the chorus is as follows, and will be held in Silber Hall (YFAC101) in the Ylvisaker Fine Arts Center on the campus of Bethany Lutheran College.

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Auditions:

January 13, 6:30-10:30pm (Silber Hall, Bethany Lutheran College, 700 Luther Drive, Mankato, MN )

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Choral rehearsals (Ylvisaker Fine Arts Center, Bethany Lutheran College unless noted)

1. February 1, 10am-12pm

2. February 8, 10am-12pm

3. February 15, 10am-12pm

4. February 22, 10am-12pm (Location TBD)

5. March 1, 10am-12pm

6. March 8, 10am-12pm

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Rehearsals with orchestra:

1. Chorus with Ernesto and continuo: Tuesday, March 11, 2025 @ 7:00-9:00pm (Location TBD)

2. Rehearsal with orchestra: Thursday, March 13, 2025 @ 7:00-9:30pm (St. Peter HS)

3. Rehearsal with orchestra: Friday, March 14, 2025 @ 7:00-9:30pm (St. Peter HS)

4. Dress Rehearsal: Saturday, March 15, 2025 @ 2:30pm-5:00pm (St. Peter HS)

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Performances:

1. Performance: March 15, 2025 @ 7:00pm (St. Peter HS)

2. Performance: March 16, 2025 @ 3:00pm (Grace Lutheran, Fairmont)

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Audition Information:

Each audition will take place individually with Chorusmaster Jon Hermannson for 10-15 minutes, and will consist of two parts:

1. A performance excerpt from the end of the first movement, measures 34-64. 

2. A brief session of vocalises led by the Chorusmaster in order to explore range, agility, and tonal recall. 

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Download audition cuttings here. (mm. 34-64)

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To sign up, please use the form below. We will confirm your audition time with you by email. 

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Please direct any questions to Chorusmaster Jon Hermanson at Hermanjm [at] mlc-wels [dot] edu.