Schirmer's complete music and text of The Mikado is for sale. List price $17.95. Best offer per copy, plus shipping. Approximately 40 copies, used once. Contact Frank Bolton with The Park Slope Singers, fxbolton@verizon.net.
Posted 1/4/2009. Expires 4/4/2009.

Audition tapes/CDs are currently being accepted from vocal groups interested in participating in the New York Regional competition of The Harmony Sweepstakes, a nationwide a cappella festival, which will take place at The Kathryn Bache Miller Theatre at Columbia University on Saturday, March 7, 2009 at 7:00 PM. The Harmony Sweepstakes brings the best aspiring vocal groups in the country together for musical camaraderie and friendly competition. Winners of regional competitions held in New York and around the country will go on to compete in the National Finals in San Rafael, California in May 2009.

A cappella groups of any genre with three to eight members are welcome to audition for spots in the competition. Those interested should submit a CD (live recording preferred), picture and bio to: Colette ThompsonThompson Consulting, 128 Fort Greene Place, Suite 1B, Brooklyn, NY 11217.

Please forward your materials by January 30, 2009. Each of the groups submitted will be screened and 8 groups will be selected to compete. You'll be notified about the status of your group's entry by February 2. Please direct any inquiries to Colette via telephone or e-mail at 917-442-2011 or Colette.thompson@mac.com.
Posted 1/4/2009. Expires 2/15/2009.

We are a unique choral group of 25 devoted, friendly, social, fun-loving singers with diverse musical talents, who are looking for a director who will provide us with a variety of musical styles. We rehearse once a week at Crawford Park Mansion in Rye Brook, NY, on Tuesday nights from 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM, from September through June, and plan two concerts a year, plus a benefit program when available to us. We have always enjoyed performing an eclectic mix of music -- classical, Broadway, jazz and standards -- and would like to continue doing so. Our present director is re-locating, and therefore we would like to have someone who is able to meet with us right away. For further details, please contact Joan Morenstein at mizmusic@optonline.net if you are interested.
Posted 1/3/2009. Expires 4/3/2009.

Professor of Vocal/Choral Music in the CUNY system has room for a few private voice students and perhaps a new choir. Whether you're just starting your vocal studies or have been singing for years and wish to improve your technique/interpretation, or if you're simply a choral singer who's interested in getting to know their voice better let me know. I've more than 33 years experience teaching voice and conducting choirs (chamber choirs, male glee clubs, women's chorus, boys choir, jazz choir, community choirs. church choir, oratorio societies, gay chorus, both in the U.S. and more than 50 countries through out Europe, Asia and Latin America. I've also sung most of the oratorio/concert repertoire and have three years experience singing in opera choruses. It would be my pleasure to hear from you at weslee42@hotmail.com.
Posted 12/27/2008. Expires 3/27/2009.

The Rochester Oratorio Society announces its 3rd annual Classical Idol Vocal Competition. Following in the footsteps of the wildly popular TV show "American Idol," the ROS will host the competition on March 27 and 28, 2009. Applicants may audition using any music from opera, oratorio, art song or musical theater. The first-place winner of the event will receive a $1500 cash prize and will perform as a soloist with the ROS in a future concert. Second and third place winners will also win cash prizes and be considered for solo opportunities in future concerts.

Anyone who has not previously been hired as a soloist by the Rochester Oratorio Society is eligible to compete. Up to twenty semifinalists will be chosen by ROS Music Director Eric Townell from the applications received. Those competitors will participate in a preliminary round of auditions on Friday, March 27, 2009. Up to twelve top performers from that round will proceed to the final competition with a live audience on the evening of March 28, 2009. Complete entry guidelines and a registration form can be found on the ROS Website: www.ROSsings.org. All applications must be postmarked no later than February 17, 2009. There is a non-refundable $35 registration fee to participate in the contest. If you have any questions, please contact the Rochester Oratorio Society at 585-473-2234 or rossings@atnmail.com.
Posted 12/11/2008. Expires 3/11/2009.

Looking for an amazing professional recording engineer/producer to record your next choral concert, solo recital, commercial CD, demo or other venue? Please consider using Papagena Productions, a small, elite team of audio professionals that specializes in recording live performances, at a fraction of the cost of the typical NY Studio. My name is Erik-Peter Mortensen, the owner, and I've been a professional choral singer myself since the age of 9, and have worked alongside audiophile masters such as Bob Katz of Digital Domain and Gabe Weiner of Quintessential. I have a music degree from Columbia University, am working on Master Certification from Berklee Music for film and multi-media music production, and am intimately familiar with the the NY music scene. I'll record most of the venues myself, but if for some reason I'm previously engaged, I can call upon a handful of elite recording engineers, most of whom have their own audio production studios. The most frequent compliment I get from my clients is that the recorded master I present sounds even richer and more alive than their memory of the actual venue! I am an extremely talented sound editor, and regardless of which engineer records your venue, I'll always do any editing and mastering for the project myself.

For any new clients who contact me, just say you saw this ad on VAN and I'll do your first project at 50% off my already low rates -- you'll be very pleased and amazed by how the project turns out -- I guarantee it or you pay nothing!

I can send you samples of my work when you contact me by e-mail at eriksresume@msn.com or 917-628-5134 by phone. Some of my tri-state clients include: Angelica, Cerrdorian, Choral Arts Society, Dalton Chorale, Music Divine, Polyhymnia, Saint Luke in the Fields, Sing we Enchanted, Songcatcher, The NY Madrigal Singers, Tizmoret. Please inquire about my rates, bundled packages, and availability!
Posted 12/11/2008. Expires 6/11/2009.

Looking to become a better choral singer? Or are you ready to step-up for that big solo? Or have you always just loved to sing? No matter what your ability level, voice lessons can help!

My name is David Ross and I am a professional voice teacher, singer and vocal coach in Westchester County, NY. I want to help you to become a better singer and reach your personal musical goals. And I now have several openings for male voice students, of all ages and ability levels, in my private voice studio in Ardsley, NY. I teach all genres of music with private one-on-one attention and individualized instruction. And during the entire month of December, you can try-out your first lesson absolutely FREE - no strings attached! I look forward to working with you. Contact me at 914-478-0877 or musicjew@hotmail.com.
Posted 12/4/2008. Expires 3/4/2009.

The Society for Universal Sacred Music is now accepting entries from composers of all nationalities for its new composers' competition, the winners of which will have their pieces performed in our Fourth Festival of Universal Sacred Music in New York City, in May of 2010. Choral pieces of 5 to 20 minutes in length, either a cappella or with up to 10 instruments: or works for solo voice and instrumental ensemble of no more than 10 instruments. Entries must be received by June 30, 2009.

Requirements: Texts -- which may be in any language -- must be chosen to reflect our mission, which goes beyond the boundaries of existing traditions to express the universal and unconditional love of God for us all, our fundamental unity as eternal children of God, and the peace that we can create worldwide by laying down our arms and forgiving each other, heanceforth living as the brothers and sisters we have always been. Submitted pieces may be published or unpublished, performed or not yet performed. Scores must be neat and legible, and recordings as CDs or Mp3s are encouraged, although not required, in addition to scores. Please include your full address, telephone and e-mail. We will award up to 8 winners. All prizes are equal, and include a performance in New York City by The New York Virtuoso Singers, Harold Rosenbaum, Conductor; $500; further promotion, and inclusion in our library. One entry per composer. This competition has no fee. For more information, visit www.universalsacredmusic.org/programs-2/.
Posted 11/9/2008. Expires 6/30/2009.

Tim Krol, formerly with the vocal group Chanticleer, just released an album of a cappella lullabies. He and three LA Jazz Choir colleagues recorded the album in 1989, and released it on cassette tape. While they sold thousands of copies on cassette, as demand for cassette recordings dwindled, so did sales... but not requests to digitize and re-release it! Visit www.allnightlullabies.com to learn more and hear samples. Or just go to CDBaby.com/allthroughthenight to order. CDs are $12.97; Mp3 downloads are $9.99. Not only is it the perfect gift for new parents; many fellow singers have remarked over the years how much they enjoy it themselves! Pleasant dreams!
Posted 11/8/2008. Expires 2/8/2009.

Looking for good program notes? I am a musicologist and experienced choral and solo singer looking to write program notes for area choirs and performance ensembles. Rates are negiotable. Please contact Jennifer Oates (jloates@gmail.com or 917-402-2598) for further information.
Posted 10/19/2008. Expires 4/19/2009.

I am bringing a 20+ voice a cappella men's chorus to New York City in late February. Our repertoire is classical and traditional. I am looking for the following opportunities:

1. A tour of a respected music school followed by a short clinic with a voice teacher or conductor;
2. A chance to participate in a Sunday service as the guest choir;
3. A choral ensemble that would like to give a joint concert;
4. An institution that would like to host a concert;
5. An exchange with another choral group.

Vintage vinyl LP records. Study the master singers-- Pavarotti, Corelli, Callas, Gardel, Sinatra, hundreds more. Low prices. Contact wordstomusic@aol.com or call (212) 942-5930.
Posted 10/11/2008. Expires 1/11/2009.

If you would consider a singer and guitarist, rather than an organist, to lead your congregation in song, then I may have what you're looking for. Singer/guitarist available to substitute, or would consider a steady mass, to provide music for worship in the Fairfield or Litchfield County area. Have worked in the Catholic church in the music ministry many years, and have a large repertoire of music. I currently am the music leader for 7:30 AM mass at St. Francis in New Milford, CT. I am also available on Saturdays for funerals or weddings. Please call me, Tina Haddad, at 203-374-4358, or e-mail me at mstinster@yahoo.com, and we can meet.
Posted 10/6/2008. Expires 1/6/2009.

As one of Europe's premier choral festivals and now going into its 55th year, the Cork International Choral Festival has long been attracting choirs internationally to attend, either in a competitive capacity as part of the prestigious Fleischmann International Trophy Competition, or to participate non-competitively.

Next year's festival takes place from April 29 to May 3, 2009 and we are keen to yet again attract overseas choirs to join us to take part in this celebration of choral music. Cork welcomes choirs from across the world for a programme of choral concerts, national and international competition, and internationally renowned performances as thousands of participants bring the city to life for 5 days in May. For visiting choirs, Cork provides an opportunity not only to perform; but also to experience some of the world's best choral music, soak up the atmosphere and enjoy the mingling, singing and fun of the festival club, and explore the vibrant city of Cork and its surrounds on Ireland's beautiful south coast. Visit www.corkchoral.ie/pages/how-to-apply.php to find the international application form for the Fleischmann International Trophy Competition of the 2009 Cork International Choral Festival. Full information on the festival, its competitions, and visiting Cork is also available on our website at www.corkchoral.ie and should help answer any further questions you may have.
Posted 7/14/2008. Expires 4/14/2009.