For your audition for Midwinter Revels 2023, please be prepared to sing two unaccompanied songs of contrasting nature (fast/slow, e.g.) with other auditioners in the room. Your selection can be from any era or genre with the exception of “pop” music. Traditional songs, carols, hymns, and early vocal works (Renaissance) are recommended. Often a simple song well sung is more effective than a more complicated one; it helps when you’re sure of the words! Don’t try to impress us with something difficult – just sing something you love and know well. In the interest of time, we will probably stop you after a verse or two rather than hear the whole song.

We will also ask you to sing some scales to get an idea of your vocal range, as well as a few pitch-matching exercises to test your ear. We will then teach a simple round for you to sing with the other auditioners in your group.

Performing in Revels is a big commitment. Throughout October and November, we generally hold 1-2 weeknight rehearsals a week, with three “all-day” Saturday rehearsals. This year’s rehearsal schedule for the adult chorus is as follows:

ADULT WEEKDAY REHEARSALS:  7 – 9:30 PM

Tuesday, September 19: Orientation 7 – 9 pm
Tuesday, September 26
Tuesdays, October 2, 10, 17, 24, 31
Tuesdays, November 7, 14, 21, 28
Tuesday, December 5

SATURDAY REHEARSALS (TIMES TBA)

Saturday, October 21
Saturday, November 11
Saturday, December 9

TECH WEEK: December 11 – 13

DRESS REHEARSAL: December 14

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE (Subject to Change):

Dec 15 – 28: 13 performances

Friday, December 15 – 7:30 PM
Saturday, December 16 – 3:00 PM, 7:30 PM
Sunday, December 17 – 1:00 PM, 5:30 PM
Thursday, December 21 – 7:30 PM
Friday, December 22  – 7:30 PM
Saturday, December 23 – 3:00 PM, 7:30 PM
Tuesday, December 26 – 1:00 PM, 5:30 PM
Wednesday, December 27 – 1:00 PM, RESERVED SNOW DAY 5:30 PM
Thursday, December 28 – 1:00 PM

The Midwinter Revels 2023
Directed by Patrick Swanson and Debra Wise; Elijah Botkin, Music Director

Show information coming soon!

Diversity is a fundamental element in Revels’ musical and theatrical productions. Through music, dance, and storytelling, we celebrate the seasonal and cultural traditions of our world, honoring and upholding the differences that make individuals and cultures truly unique and reminding us of the universal values that connect us all. This principle guides our organizational approach with events, educational programs, performers, audience, volunteers, partners, and staff. We offer an open, creative space that welcomes every person to help shape and take part in our distinctive community experiences.

Revels commits to diversifying all aspects of our productions. To achieve this, we have created the Revels Opportunity Fund to make it possible for any interested person to participate in our volunteer auditioned chorus for The Midwinter Revels. The Opportunity Fund will help to cover the costs of transportation, childcare, and other expenses that might make it difficult to participate in our annual flagship production. We welcome every person to help shape and take part in our distinctive community experiences. More details on the Revels Opportunity Fund will be available in June.

The Revels Youth Protection Policy was adopted by the board in June 2016. If you are eighteen or older and accepted into the Midwinter Revels Adult Chorus please note your acceptance will be pending a CORI check. If you have any questions contact Administrative Service Manager Jen Sur at jsur@revels.org.

Revels Youth Protection Policies here.

CORI Procedures here.

CORI here.

COVID Policy for Auditions

• All adult auditioners must be fully vaccinated with at least one booster.
• We are requiring everyone to wear masks while waiting to audition.
• We will have three people auditioning at a time to allow for spacing between people as they audition, and there will be air purifiers running in the audition room.