OPEN REHEARSAL FOR THE 70s SHOW

MONDAY, JANUARY 6, 2025

6:30PM to 8PM – Introduction to the show and a quick read-thru of some of the music in our Spring Concert.

Palm Springs United Methodist Church, 1555 E. Alejo Road, Palm Springs, CA 92262

8PM – New member auditions.

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NEW MEMBER AUDITIONS

SATURDAY, JANUARY 11, 2025

11AM to Noon – Palm Springs United Methodist Church

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Click on this link to complete the audition form so we may contact you to schedule your audition:

https://forms.gle/RAJVQWvFj9omdH9c8

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PERFORMANCES

SATURDAY, APRIL 12, 2025

7PM – Palm Springs Cultural Center/Camelot Theatre

SUNDAY, APRIL 13, 2025

3PM – Palm Springs Cultural Center/Camelot Theatre

 

WHAT'S INVOLVED IN PROSPECTIVE MEMBER AUDITIONS FOR MODERN MEN?

Congratulations! You’ve decided to audition as a singing member of Modern Men. We are MODERN MEN, who love to sing. Our mission it to promote harmony through outstanding performances, entertain and empower our audiences, and embrace diversity through community outreach.

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REHEARSALS

Regular rehearsals usually take place on Mondays from 6:30 to 9 pm

Palm Springs United Methodist Church, 1555 E Alejo Rd, Palm Springs, CA 92262

 

There will also be section rehearsals and two Saturday all-day rehearsals which help us get the music learned, and can make up for a missed Monday rehearsal.

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COVID-19 SAFETY

ALL auditions and rehearsals are designed to meet current CDC and California COVID-19 guidelines.

ALL participants must register in advance to attend, and provide documentation of COVID-19 vaccination.

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You may email a copy of your COVID-19 Vaccination card to cares@modernmen.org. It will remain confidential.

 

WHAT DO I HAVE TO DO TO AUDITION?

Either come to the first rehearsal from 6:30 to 8 pm at Palm Springs United Methodist Church and audition after the rehearsal, or on following Saturday morning at the same location. Auditions will be held on a first come, first served basis. If, for any reason you cannot make the Monday or Saturday auditions, speak with Stan.

 

You will NOT have to sing in front of a group of people, only Dr. Stan Hill, the Artistic Director.

 

Either bring with you a prepared piece of music with piano accompaniment, in the key you wish to sing it, or simply be ready to sing My Country ‘Tis of Thee or Amazing Grace.

 

To check your tonal memory, simply sing an easy seven-note melody that is played for you which you repeat back. Tonal memory tells us that you can easily learn melodies.

 

The Artistic Director will then check your range. How high and how low can you sing? This helps us place you in the section that is most comfortable for you.

 

Can you read music? No? No problem. Yes? Great. It helps but is not absolutely necessary. We just want to see if you can tell if notes are going up or down and how long they are held.

 

We may ask you about your choral experiences and what choirs you have sung with.

 

That’s it. EASY, huh? As soon as you audition, you will be told whether you have made it into the chorus, or what other options you have.

 

BUT WHAT IF I DON'T MAKE IT? 

You can always try again for the next concert period. However, there are several ways you can still become a part of Modern Men. Volunteering to help with marketing, production, membership support, or in other ways can help make Modern Men even more successful.