Updates on Concerts, Handel's Messiah, and R. L. Halversen Young Artist Concert Auditions

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The current restrictions for audience numbers at the Heritage Center are 220 per night. Season ticket holders will be assured of Messiah tickets, We are hoping restrictions will be lifted however to guarantee your Messiah ticket purchase your season ticket now OSU Ticket Link

Messiah Solo Auditions

Handel's "Messiah" Solo auditions, Thursday, Oct 1, at 6 pm in the Lobby, Heritage Theater. A pianist will be available or you may bring your own accompanist. Prepare any of the solos or recitatives in the Messiah score. Virtual auditions must be received before 6 pm Oct 1 to soutchorale@gmail.com If you are selected as a soloist, there is no guarantee that the solo you audition with would be the solo for which you are assigned. 

Messiah Chorale Information

The Messiah will be performed with a smaller group of singers and a smaller orchestra. The repertoire will be shorter with only seven choruses for the chorale and several solos. The chorale will only be able to allow 60 voices this year and we will wear our masks during rehearsal. 

Also, with this smaller choir, a firm commitment would be needed. Rehearsals will begin in mid-October.
Please RSVP to Southern Utah Chorale soutchorale@gmail.com if you definitely want to be considered for the choir. Being in the choir will be on a first response basis, making sure there are enough voices on each part for a balanced sound. 

R.L. Halversen Concert Auditions due October 9

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The Orchestra of Southern Utah is pleased to announce the auditions for the R.L. Halversen Young Artist Concert. 

We extend an invitation to talented youth (ages 13-25) to audition with a concerto, orchestral solo. 

Southern Utah has a great history of music and we are surprised constantly at the amazing young musicians. This concert is specifically created to honor a teacher, Roy L. Halversen, who instilled a love and legacy of music. We could not imagine a better way to continue his legacy then by showcasing the talent and passion of our youth.

Audition submissions should be received by October 9, 2020.

Please see attached for complete Rules and Regulations. We hope you are excited to audition! 

Sincerely,

Pete Akins

Executive Director, Orchestra of Southern Utah

Audition guidelines and entry information

(Photos from previous Halversen concerts)

Opening Concert on October 10:

The Oct. 10 concert will be streamed without an audience. Audiences are planned for the rest of the season. It will be streamed starting on Oct. 10 at 5 p.m. for one week. Streaming will be free thanks to sponsorship from the Cedar City RAP fund on the website: https://www.myosu.org

 Listening Links to preview the October concert

As always, thanks to everyone involved in building the Orchestra of Southern Utah and for keeping the music alive for our area.