| Auditions for Singers for the Donovan Tribute Concert Great Songs of the Sky May 30, @ 7:00pm, May 31, & June @ 1:00pm Brick Hill Studio, 652 Main St., Placerville CA Concerts to Benefit The Andy Hoover Trust Fund and Snowline Hospice |
Singer Auditions:
Great Songs of the Sky seeks singers
between the ages of 9 through 109 for both
Ensemble and Solo roles.
Singers need NOT prepare an audition piece.
Rather, music from the score will be taught
at auditions.
The music includes up to 8-part vocal
harmony. The ability to read music is
recommended, but not mandatory.
Singers need to have a confident and
comfortable stage presence.
There are opportunities for those who are
interested in singing in the ensemble only.
All Ensemble Members will sing in at least 8
pieces.
lucydmot@greatsongsofthesky.com
for more info or (530) 391-4196
Great Songs of the Sky seeks singers
between the ages of 9 through 109 for both
Ensemble and Solo roles.
Singers need NOT prepare an audition piece.
Rather, music from the score will be taught
at auditions.
The music includes up to 8-part vocal
harmony. The ability to read music is
recommended, but not mandatory.
Singers need to have a confident and
comfortable stage presence.
There are opportunities for those who are
interested in singing in the ensemble only.
All Ensemble Members will sing in at least 8
pieces.
lucydmot@greatsongsofthesky.com
for more info or (530) 391-4196
| ABOUT GREAT SONGS OF THE SKY Great Songs of the Sky is a Tribute to the Music of 1960s Pop Icon Donovan. You may remember some of his thirteen Top 40 Hit Songs from 1965-1970 such as Mellow Yellow, Sunshine Superman, Hurdy Gurdy Man & Catch the Wind. Unlike most tribute concerts, Great Songs of the Sky does not do identical covers of Donovan's music. Rather, Lucy D'Mot has written custom arrangements that incorporate large ensembles, & eclectic musical styles including jazz, pop, rock, folk and world sounds. Donovan has written over 800 songs, many having to do with the seasons of the year. For the most part, Great Songs of the Sky does not perform Donovan's popular hit songs, but rather performs 30-40 of his lesser known works. Great Songs of the Sky has been performing since 2005 and will be continuing indefinitely into the future. It has been recognized both in the Greater Sacramento area & abroad, and won critical acclaim in 2006 at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in Scotland. Donovan himself has recognized and thanked Great Songs of the Sky for bringing his music to a new format and audience. Great Songs of the Sky is a "work in progress", and this year, 2008, looks forward to adding performers from the Sacramento and El Dorado County communities to the production. We intend to offer our musical services to other nonprofit and charitable healing organizations, and to local hardship situations as the need arises. |
| www.greatsongsofthesky.com PO Box 945, 652 Main St Placerville CA 95667 Email: info@greatsongsofthesky.com (530) 391-4196 "One Day with a Smile a Wound Will Heal" Donovan Leitch |
| Listen to Song Samples Moving Mountains - a book about Great Songs of the Sky About GSS founder & artistic director Lucy D'Mot |
| Great Songs of the Sky Concert follows the four seasons as they parallel the cycle of life. We seek to feature performers of all ages as we travel through the four seasons in songs by Donovan. |
Rehearsals (click here for full schedule)
Initial cast Meeting June 10. Music and
practice materials will be handed out. It is
expected cast will becoming familiar with the
music before rehearsals begin in July.
Rehearsals will be once a week on Tuesday
nights in July & August beginning July 8.
In Sept, there will be 3 rehearsals per week -
Tues, Wed & Thurs night.
Initial cast Meeting June 10. Music and
practice materials will be handed out. It is
expected cast will becoming familiar with the
music before rehearsals begin in July.
Rehearsals will be once a week on Tuesday
nights in July & August beginning July 8.
In Sept, there will be 3 rehearsals per week -
Tues, Wed & Thurs night.
PERFORMANCES:
Sept 19 @ Fair Oaks Theatre Festival, Fair Oaks
CA - benefit for the Andy Hoover Trust Fund
Sept 25, 26 & 27 - Borelli Amphitheatre in
Placerville - benefit for Snowline Hospice
FUTURE DATES: All cast members will be
invited( but not expected) to participate in future
concert dates indefinitely, both locally and afar.
This concert is an ongoing, charitable project
and work in progress.
Sept 19 @ Fair Oaks Theatre Festival, Fair Oaks
CA - benefit for the Andy Hoover Trust Fund
Sept 25, 26 & 27 - Borelli Amphitheatre in
Placerville - benefit for Snowline Hospice
FUTURE DATES: All cast members will be
invited( but not expected) to participate in future
concert dates indefinitely, both locally and afar.
This concert is an ongoing, charitable project
and work in progress.