For four wonderful days in the spectacular Grand Tetons mountains, choristers can explore the Wyoming wilderness while having the opportunity to sing Verdi's Requiem with the world famous Festival Orchestra. Many singers make this trip part of their summer vacation, as there is ample time between rehearsals and performances to take advantage of the many outdoor activities in Jackson. For more information about the Grand Teton Music Festival and activities in Jackson, please visit gtmf.org. Because of the choral demands of the Verdi Requiem, places will be very competitive for 2013. Applicants are not considered on a first-come first-served basis. Previous participants with the SFFC should not assume that they will be automatically accepted. Please use the link below to complete a questionnaire and application. You may be required to audition for SFFC Artistic Director Ian Robertson. If you wish, you can submit a recording in mp3 format as part of the application. Rehearsals are generally held on Saturday mornings in San Francisco. Exact rehearsal dates in San Francisco will be announced upon your acceptance. The schedule in Wyoming is as follows: Wednesday, July 24 6:00-9:00pm Piano rehearsal Thursday, July 25 10:00am-12:30pm Orchestra and Chorus Rehearsal Friday July 26 10:00am-12:30pm Final Orchestra and Chorus Rehearsal Friday July 26 8:00pm PERFORMANCE I Saturday July 27 8:00pm PERFORMANCE II Shared accommodation will be provided for 4 nights (July 24, 25, 26 and 27). There will be an honorarium for each participant of $150.00. Travel expenses are not covered, and vary depending on whether you drive or fly, or some combination of both. Don’t miss this incredible musical opportunity—fill in your application today! If you have questions, please contact us This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  |
For a sixth year, the San Francisco Festival Chorale (SFFC), Ian Robertson, Artistic Director, will be guest chorus at the Grand Teton Music Festival in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, singing performances of Verdi's thrilling Requiem in July 2013 with the Festival Orchestra conducted by Music Director Donald Runnicles. Previous appearances with the Festival have featured the SFFC in performances of Mahler's Symphony No. 2, Mahler's Symphony No. 3, Orff's Carmina Burana, Messiaen's Trois petites liturgies de la Présence Divine and Beethoven's Symphony No. 9. You are invited to apply for one of these sought-after choral positions and experience a summer to remember.