Auditions: Join Me in the Lyric Victorian Carolers!

Who doesn't like Christmas Carols? If you do enjoy carols and would like to be a part of a very exciting Lyric opportunity to sing these lovely carols, we would love to have you join us. We are the Lyric Victorian Carolers and are looking for ensemble and quartet members to join this extremely successful caroling group for Lyric Theatre.

We will be singing from the 45+ carols in our repertoire from the tradition to some more contemporary holiday favorites. The events will be throughout the holiday season and range from private parties to various mall and large-scale events. There is no minimum number of engagements required and we will try to accommodate scheduling as best we  can. We realize the holiday time is a busy time for all but bringing the sights and sounds of a Victorian Christmas to our audience is really an extra special gift.

All auditions by appointment. Audition times: (Durations are 10 minutes)

Tuesday  October 8   6:30pm - 8:30pm
Wednesday  October 9  6:30pm - 8:30pm

We need all voice parts. We provide MP3s to help you learn your music.

This is a non-paid opportunity, as with all other Lyric productions. Auditions and rehearsals will be held at the Lyric Theatre Rehearsal Facility, 430 Martin Ave., Santa Clara. Further information about Lyric Theatre and directions to our facility are available on our website: www.lyrictheatre.org.

Please visit the sign up page or call 408-986-9090 and leave a message to schedule an audition appointment. Please allow 48 hours for a response.

Please prepare your favorite Christmas carol and come to the audition with your music, if needed. Please refrain from O Holy Night and Ave Maria for the auditions. We are an a cappella group so minimal accompaniment will be provided. Rehearsals will begin on Tuesday October 15 and run on Tuesday and Thursday nights. Conflict information will be solicited later.

If you aren't the performing type, but would like to see singers at  your church, community gathering, holiday party, wine tasting event, corporate party, etc, please contact us through our website: http://lyrictheatre.org/jl/outreach/caroling.html

Hope to see some of you there!

Joinging the Lyric Carolers this year!

As I'm not quite up to dancing, yet, I was excited to find another venue for getting to perform - The Lyric Carolers!

The Lyric Theatre typically performs Gilbert and Sullivan light operas, or other similar period type pieces, but what to do after their fall show closes and their spring show opens? Why, sing holiday carols!

I successfully auditioned and joined the group this year. What an honor to be with such amazing singers! I even have a wonderful Victorian costume and bonnet to wear for the season. The bonnet's got a bird on it. Yes, a bird! :-)

We're still available for booking large groups of singers and small. Whether you're looking for a simple quartet to lighten up your holiday party, or the full choir for your corporate event - we can do it all!

To book, simply fill out the booking form, or send mail to ask any questions.

All proceeds go to supporting the theater's regular efforts.

Sun Carolers do it again!

The Sun Carolers did it again this year, touring the campus and delighting our fellow employees! This year was different, though - it was caught on video!

I can't embed this first one, but please check it out: The 12 Bugs of Christmas!

These other two were recorded by Deirdre Straughan and feature "I'll Be Home For Christmas", "Merry Christmas, Happy New Year" (ala Hallelujah chorus), "Carol of the Bells", "Jingle Bells", "Hanukah, Oh, Hanukah" (partial), and "Let it Snow". Enjoy!