FOURTH COAST ENSEMBLE
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2019 Tenor Auditions

CALL FOR TENORS

Fourth Coast Ensemble is currently accepting audition materials from tenors interested in joining the ensemble. Based in Chicago, IL, Fourth Coast Ensemble specializes in the performance of art song and vocal chamber music from Romantic to Contemporary, with a core membership of 1 soprano, 1 mezzo-soprano, 1 tenor, and 1 bass-baritone.

As a member of the four-voice, artist-led vocal chamber ensemble, you are provided with an annual contract, concert performance stipends, and quarterly administrative stipend.  In the 2018–19 season, ensemble members averaged $5,000-$6,000.

Fourth Coast Ensemble performs an average of 12 concerts per season, consisting of approximately 8 self-produced performances in Chicago and surrounding suburbs, 2-5 runout performances as guest artists on concert series' across the Upper Midwest, and additional education and outreach appearances.

Both Chicago residents and non-residents are encouraged to apply.  However, serious candidates should be prepared to relocate to Chicago.


2019 Tenor Application Process

Applications must be submitted electronically by April 1, 2019.
Finalists selected for a live audition will be notified by April 8, 2019.
Live auditions will take place between April 15-May 31, 2019.

Application submissions must include:
  • A completed Application Form
  • Cover Letter
  • Headshot
  • Resume/CV (maximum of 2 pages)
  • Links to three audio samples; each in a different language, and representative of the applicant's full vocal range and ability.

To submit your application materials:
  1. Complete this Application Form
  2. Email the required documents to [email protected], subject: [Last Name] Tenor Audition Submission
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Please direct any questions to [email protected].
Fourth Coast Ensemble is supported in part by the generosity of Arts Work Fund at Chicago Community Trust, the Illinois Arts Council, and the Illinois Department of Commerce Community Development Fund.
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  • About
    • The Organization
    • Quartet & Staff Members
  • On Stage
    • Upcoming
    • 2024-25 Season >
      • 2024 Holiday Soirée
      • WordSong Chicago: Woodwinds by Ami Kaye
      • 6th Annual Chicago songSLAM
    • Past Seasons >
      • 2023-24 Season >
        • Chicago Public Art in Song
        • 2023 Holiday Soirée
        • Shores of Song Festival >
          • From Schumann to Chicago
          • WordSong Chicago
          • Off the Bench: Songs from the Pianist Perspective
          • Fifth Annual songSLAM Chicago
        • End of Season Kabarett
      • 2022-23 Season >
        • 2022 Gala: Chicago Public Art in Song
        • Laughterreise: Liebeslieder Edition
        • Chicago songSLAM
        • Fine Folk
        • End of Season Potluck
      • 2021-22 Season >
        • A Brush With Our Time, world premiere
        • Laughterreise
        • Roaring Twenties
        • Chicago songSLAM
        • End of Season Talent Show
      • 2021 HD Season >
        • Soprano | Mezzo Duo
        • Tenor | Bass Duo
        • Quartet Remix
        • songSLAM
      • 2019-20 Season >
        • Songs of Fourth Coast
        • American Woman
        • Between the Lines
        • Four by Four
  • Blog
  • Support
    • Give
  • Contact
  • Shop