Wednesday, April 8 — Chandler Center for the Arts announces auditions for the seventh annual Next Generation performance on Wednesday, April 8. Auditions are open to area high school age students age thirteen and up who are seriously studying classical music of all genres – instrumental, ensemble, or vocal, as soloists or groups. The concert will be presented on Friday evening, May 15 at 7:30 p.m. at Chandler Music Hall in Randolph.
Inspired by the successful 2007 performance at Chandler of National Public Radio’s youth showcase, “From the Top,” presenters at Chandler created a look-alike program called the Next Generation. For the past six seasons, dozens of talented teenagers from the Champlain Valley, Central Vermont, and the Upper Valley have made this event annual smash hit in Randolph, performing classical music as pianists, vocalists, instrumental soloists, and chamber ensembles.
Students should come prepared to audition the piece they would perform on May 15. In the interest of providing a performance opportunity for as many qualified students as possible, works should not exceed five or six minutes in duration. Instrumentalists and vocal soloists need to provide their own accompanist and page turner. The Steinway concert grand is available, and the auditions and performance will take place on Chandler’s main stage. A modest production fee will be charged for those students chosen to perform. The deadline for audition application is April 1.
Chandler Music Hall is appreciated not only as a venue for fine performances, but also as a community arts organization that is valued for the performance and arts education opportunities it provides area students. Its Mini Mud Shows and 4th of July Musicals have given scores of students an opportunity to perform. This newer venture celebrates young students’ exceptional talent in the area of classical music and their inspiring dedication to its pursuit and development.
For more info or to schedule an audition, contact Janet Watton, Chandler Board President at janet@chandler-arts.org or802-728-9402.
