Oak Park Concert Chorale to Host Auditions

OAK PARK, IL – The Oak Park Concert Chorale is holding auditions for its 2016-2017 season.

This season, our 36th, will feature performances of compositions ranging from the renaissance to the 21st century as well as works commissioned by the Chorale, in the a cappella classical tradition.

We are seeking singers for all voice parts (Sopranos, Altos, Tenors and Basses). We rehearse on Tuesday evenings from 7:30-9:30 pm in Forest Park.

Auditions will be held by appointment Aug. 30, Aug. 31 and Sept. 6.

For more information or to schedule an audition please call 847-420-9200, email [email protected] or visit our website oakparkconcertchorale.org

About Oak Park Concert Chorale:
One of the Midwest's leading choral ensembles featuring both a cappella and accompanied performances. The Chorale is comprised of a diverse group of individuals and performs in and around Oak Park, Illinois. Led by Director Paul Lindblad, the Chorale offers highly artistic performances of varied and exciting choral music.

About Paul Lindblad:
Paul Lindblad received his undergraduate degree in Music Education and a Master's Degree in Church Music from Concordia University, River Forest, Illinois. Mr. Lindblad earned a Kodály Certificate from Silver Lake College, Manitowoc, Wisconsin. He has studied with Paul Christiansen, world famous choral conductor; and Katinka Daniel, International Kodály music education specialist. Mr. Lindblad has done extensive studies in organ performance, vocal technique, and conducting under the mentorships of Victor Hildner and Douglas Neslund. Mr. Lindblad currently conducts the Oak Park Concert Chorale and St. John Choristers (previously Paul Lindblad Choristers). He is the Director of Liturgics at St. John Lutheran Church in Forest Park, music teacher at Walther Christian Academy in Melrose Park, and former Choirmaster at St. Gregory Episcopal Boychoir School in Chicago.

The Oak Park Concert Chorale, a 501 (C) 3 not-for-profit organization, is partially sponsored by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency and partially funded by Oak Park Area Arts Council, with the Village of Oak Park, and the Illinois Arts Council Agency through federal funds provided by the National Endowment for the Arts.

Submitted by the Oak Park Concert Chorale.