Vocal Auditions:
Kitka is Looking for New Singers

Kitka has two openings for new singers with strong, beautiful voices and engaging stage presence. We are looking for women who are adept at singing in both open/chest voice and “pure” (light vibrato) head voice styles. We are particularly seeking strong vocalists capable of singing in a low register and a strident “Balkan style” quality in the mid and/or high range. Familiarity with Eastern European singing and language is preferred but not necessary. Accurate intonation, rhythmic capability, previous performance experience and strong ensemble singing skills are essential.

Singing with Kitka is a musical adventure. We constantly strive for higher and higher standards of artistry and excellence. We perform exciting local concerts and tour throughout North America and travel to Eastern Europe. We teach vocal workshops, host regular master artist residencies to hone our vocal technique and language skills, and collaborate frequently with artists working in different musical traditions and performance media. We are currently venturing into vocal theatre and pushing our own personal and organizational creative boundaries. We record CDs and, occasionally, movie soundtracks. We have an amazing amount of fun singing together and audiences are moved to tears by our performances.

Interested? To be considered for an audition, please send us the following:

• Current resume or bio and letter of interest
• CD, Cassette, or MP3 File containing: One Eastern European or other song in open/chest voice (if you don’t know what this means, ask us!)
• One song in “pure” head voice (light or no vibrato)
• Scales or other musical selection demonstrating your vocal range

Please label your recording with your name, email address, and phone number. If you would like your materials returned, please include a self-addressed, stamped envelope.

MAIL YOUR LETTER, BIO, AND RECORDING TO:
KITKA AUDITIONS
1201 Martin Luther King Jr. Way
Oakland, CA 94612

OR E-MAIL LETTER, BIO, AND MP3 FILES TO:

Audition materials are screened by Kitka's Music Director. Singers who pass the initial phase will be invited for a live audition. For more information about Kitka auditions and membership, call 510.444.0323, visit www.kitka.org/press/auditions.html, or email us at .