San Francisco Girls Chorus Auditions January 8, 2011

Girls ages 7 to 12 will have an opportunity to audition for the five-time Grammy(R) Award-winning San Francisco Girls Chorus' training program in the East Bay (www.sfgirlschorus.org). No musical experience is necessary to audition. To make an appointment for the San Francisco Girls Chorus School, call 415-863-1752 ext 333 or e-mail [email protected]. No walk-ins, please.

The San Francisco Girls Chorus performed for the 2009 Inauguration of President Barack Obama and is dedicated to the advancement of young women through the study of excellence in choral music, which builds self-confidence, teamwork, self-discipline and fosters an appreciation of music and culture.

Founded in 1978, the San Francisco Girls Chorus has become a regional center for choral music education and performance for girls and young women ages 5-18. 400 singers from 45 Bay Area cities participate in this internationally recognized program, deemed "a model in the country for training girls' voices" by the California Arts Council. The organization consists of a professional level performance, recording and touring ensemble and the Alumnae Chorus, both conducted by Artistic Director Susan McMane; the four-level Chorus School training program, supervised by Director Elizabeth Avakian; and a Preparatory Chorus for 5-7 year olds. The Chorus School offers a program of unparalleled excellence, designed to take young girls from their first introduction to the art of choral singing through a full course of choral/vocal instruction.

Official Website: http://www.sfgirlschorus.org