New Choir for Advanced Singers Ages 13 to 19

April 4, 2011 (SALISBURY, NC) – The Salisbury School of Music is auditioning singers for its new teen chamber choir. The new group, under the direction of the school’s Artistic Director, Marc Hoffman will begin rehearsals at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 12th at the school, located in the Meroney Theater in downtown Salisbury.

The Chamber Choir will be limited to 16 members, and will concentrate on new arrangements of concert, Broadway, liturgical and popular music.

“So many of our students, including those who are already accomplished soloists, have never been in a proper choir,” said Hoffman. “Most public schools have middle school choirs for the general student population, and various high school choirs, but the current system of scheduling rarely allows a student to remain in choir throughout their public school years. We are hoping to fill that gap.”

Hoffman studied both choral and orchestral conducting while majoring in composition at Pfeiffer University, the North Carolina School of the Arts and the University of Southern California and has conducted his original music for film at a variety of recording studios in LA.

“Our goal is to make the choir a fun experience both in rehearsal and performance while teaching proper ensemble singing techniques and perhaps instilling in the students a desire to sing or conduct professionally,” Hoffman added.

For more information or to schedule an audition at the Salisbury School of Music, contact Marc Hoffman at choir@marchoffman.com or call 704-633-8188.

For more information on all classes offered at the school, visit www.salisburyschoolofmusic.com.

About the Salisbury School of Music:

The Salisbury School of Music offers private and group instruction in vocal and instrumental music for all ages, and classes in a variety of music topics. All classes emphasize music theory along with technique in order to develop the “whole” musician. All instructors are professional musicians and experienced teachers, most with advanced degrees in music. The music school also encourages student teachers and usually places them with beginning students. The studio is located on the second floor of the historic Meroney Theater, 213 S. Main Street, in Salisbury, NC 28144. For more information: www.salisburyschoolofmusic.com.

# # #