Join the Choir
Calgary Renaissance Singers & Players welcome prospective new singers of all ages to join us for singing, learning, and laughing!
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We regularly audition new members each fall. Those who wish to book an audition are encouraged to contact Erin Masleck, General Manager:
crspgenmgr (at) gmail.com
Auditions for the 2024/25 season will take place on
Wednesday, September 4th 2024 from 7:00 to 9:00 PM at
Calgary Unitarians 1703 - 1st Street NW
Alternate arrangements can be made and auditions can take place after this date.
What makes a good CRSP member?
Good sight-singing skills and previous choral experience
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Enjoyment of the musical and cultural material that we present
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Agreement with the expectations and values expressed in our mission page
We have weekly Wednesday night practices 7:30-9:30ish at the Calgary Unitarians, as well as occasional additional practices. There is a membership fee and a costume deposit. For more information on membership and bursaries available to offset membership fees, contact our General Manager, Erin Masleck at crspgenmgr (at) gmail.com
Some of the many benefits members experience:
Joy in co-creating beautiful music and the excitement of live performances
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Improvement of one’s musical skills and understanding of Renaissance music
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A sense of community and mutual encouragement among choir members
If you are an experienced choral singer with an interest in early music, there is room for you at Calgary Renaissance Singers & Players!
Some members have stayed with us for years or decades, some come back after a few years away, and some join us only for a concert or two.
From our former Artistic Director, Jean-Louis Bleau:
“I am constantly surprised by the various stories that are told by Choir members—stories that reach back into the 40 year history of the group. These often fond and humorous memories bring joy to those who have both experienced them and to those of us who can only imagine what it would have been like to share those experiences.”
— 40th anniversary concert advertisement, 2010, http://calgaryculture.com