Northwest Boychoir open auditions Feb. 11 in Seattle

Boys between the ages of 6 and 9 from throughout the greater Seattle area are eligible to audition for the Northwest Boychoir.

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The Northwest Boychoir will have open auditions Feb. 11 in Seattle.

The Northwest Boychoir will have open auditions Feb. 11 in Seattle.

Boys between the ages of 6 and 9 from throughout the greater Seattle area are eligible to audition for the Northwest Boychoir.

Open auditions for new members are on Saturday, Feb. 11 for spring enrollment at its offices at the University Heights Community Center in Seattle’s University District. Boys between the ages of 6 and 9 are eligible. No previous music or vocal training is necessary. Auditions are by appointment. For an appointment, call 206-524-3234.

Auditions are private and low-key, designed to make those auditioning feel comfortable and relaxed. Auditions are about 15 minutes long, and parents are strongly encouraged to be present.

Founded in 1974, the Northwest Boychoir enrolls about 150 young singers annually in five levels of training choirs. Members represent 115 public and private schools in the greater Seattle area. Northwest Boychoir music staff members are trained musicians and music educators. Members enjoy the benefit of small classes and focused instruction.

Recognized as the premier children’s choral program in the Pacific Northwest, the Northwest Boychoir serves as the official singing ambassadors of Washington State as recognized by five consecutive governors. The Northwest Boychoir also maintains a long-standing professional relationship with the Seattle Symphony affording members the opportunity to perform regularly with the region’s world-class symphony orchestra.

For more information, visit www.nwchoirs.org.


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