Welcome to the Vocal Arts Ensemble
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The San Luis Obispo County Vocal Arts Ensemble (VAE) has been delighting audiences locally, nationally and internationally for 35 years. The Ensemble performs concerts each season and travels to festivals and competitions in the even years. In odd years, the Vocal Arts Ensemble produces the California International Choral Competition & Festival, hosting choirs from around the world in the summer. It is the only choral competition of its kind in the United States.
The VAE is a group of men and women who are passionate about choral music. They volunteer their time to memorize often difficult choral selections from contemporaries and the choral Masters, performing multiple selections in concerts that take place in churches such as the Mission de San Luis Obispo de Tolosa, the Performing Arts Center on the Cal Poly San Luis Obispo campus and in arts venues across the county. We invite you to experience the beauty and joy of choral music with us. And, if you are interested in joining, the Ensemble is always looking for new members.
Upcoming Vocal Arts Ensemble Performances
Our 2012-13 Season will begin with our traditional holiday concerts on December 1st & 2nd at the Mission San Luis Obispo, followed by concerts in early April 2012 and a “mini” Choral Festival in early July 2013 also at the Mission San Luis Obispo.
We look forward to seeing you at a concert. Contact our office to receive a season brochure by mail at sarah@vocalarts.org or call (805) 541-6797.
Interested in singing with the Vocal Arts Ensemble?
Next auditions will be for NEW men and returning singers only, on Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at the Morro Bay High School Band room. Our next auditions for all singers will be August 27th, 2013. Please contact VAE to add your name to the next scheduled audition by emailing sarah@vocalarts.org or call Gary at (805) 528-5866
Two New Programs for 2013!
Sponsor a Singer- Have a favorite employee, family member or friend in VAE? Sponsor their dues this year with a $150 donation. Contact Musical Director Gary Lamprecht for more details and/or a list of singers needing sponsors at (805) 528-5866 or glamprecht@charter.net. *NOTE: this type of person-specific donation may not be fully tax deductible, check with your tax professional.
Choral For Hire- Schedule a visit by a group of VAE singers to your office or home party for a wonderful performance of classic songs and pops fun. For a $200 donation (tax-deductible), a group of singers will kick off your party in style! Call or email Executive Director, Sarah Maggelet, to schedule at sarah@vocalarts.org or (805) 541-6797.
