The Santa Barbara Symphony Chorus
The Santa Barbara Symphony Chorus
Calling All Choral Singers: Join a Bold New Ensemble
The vision for The Symphony Chorus is to open up opportunities for choral singers who may or may not currently be a member of a chorus, uniting the entire choral community in one large chorus under the direction of our very own Nir Kabaretti, Music & Artistic Director of The Symphony.
This dynamic ensemble will debut on April 26 & 27 alongside the Santa Barbara Symphony, singing Johannes Brahms’ A German Requiem at the Granada Theatre.
“Santa Barbara is blessed with several outstanding community and collegiate choral ensembles,” said Music & Artistic Director Nir Kabaretti. “The Santa Barbara Symphony aims to unite singers throughout this vibrant choral community, creating new opportunities for those who may or may not belong to an existing chorus. Together, we’ll form one powerful ensemble, bring Brahms’ masterpiece and more to life!”
Join the Symphony Chorus! To express interest in participating, please carefully review the chorus expectations and rehearsal/performance schedule below. Then, click the apply button below to submit an interest form no later than midnight Sunday, January 19, 2025.
Please note that filling out this form does not guarantee your participation in the chorus. Once all submissions have been reviewed, you will receive a confirmation email. Depending on numbers and balance, you may be called for an in-person audition.
Questions? Contact Steven Thomson, Chorus Manager
[email protected]
Chorus Expectations
Attendance: Chorus members are expected to commit to being at all calls listed in the rehearsal/performance schedule. ONE absence is permitted. Please notify chorus manager Steven Thomson ([email protected]) in advance if you will miss a rehearsal. *NOTE: Absences are not permitted for concerts or rehearsals with orchestra.
Preparation: Chorus members are expected to commit to substantial individual preparation before rehearsals begin. By being individually prepared on our parts, we maximize our time working as an ensemble. If you find rehearsal tracks useful, there are many available online. We recommend https://rehearsalarts.com/Brahms_Requiem_14.html
Scores: We will be working from the C.F. Peters edition (in German) of the Brahms Requiem. You are welcome to purchase your own copy, but scores will be made available to borrow from The Symphony following registration. All borrowed scores must be returned immediately following the Sunday Matinee performance or incur a fine of $10 per day late.
Rehearsal/Performance Schedule:
Sectional
Monday, March 10, 2025, 7 – 9 pm
Location: Music Academy of the West
Sectional
Monday, March 17, 2025, 7 – 9 pm
Location: Music Academy of the West
Tutti Rehearsal and Lunch
Saturday, April 5, 2025, 10 am – 2 pm
Location: TBD
Tutti Rehearsal
Tuesday, April 8, 2025, 7 – 9:30 pm
Location: Music Academy of the West
Tutti Rehearsal
Tuesday April 15, 2025, 7 – 9:30 pm
Location: Music Academy of the West
Rehearsal with Orchestra (w/extended warmup)
*Thursday, April 24, 2025 6:30 – 10 pm
Location: Granada Theatre
Rehearsal with Orchestra
*Friday, April 25, 2025, 7 – 10 pm
Location: Granada Theatre
Dress Rehearsal
*Saturday, April 26, 2025, 2:30 pm – 5 pm
Location: Granada Theatre
Brahms’ Requiem Saturday Concert
*Saturday, April 26, Call Time 7 pm for 7:30 pm performance
Location: Granada Theatre
Brahms’ Requiem Sunday Concert
*Sunday, April 27, 2025, Call Time 2:15 pm for 3pm performance
Location: Granada Theatre
