Brooklyn Harmonics Twenty+

Project Info

Project Description

Age: Adults
Term: Spring
Term Length: 7 Weeks
Rehearsals: Thursday at 7:30pm (Fall) | Wednesdays at 7:15pm (Spring)
Ensemble Size: 24
Price: $315
Prerequisite: Audition
Co-Directors: Jeff Klitz and Christine Cornell
Contact: Email harmonics@bkcm.org or call 718.622.3300

Brooklyn Harmonics Twenty+ sing arrangements of pop tunes and originals, written and arranged specifically for the ensemble. Twenty+ perform twice throughout the year, often with the Brooklyn Harmonics Teens and Tweens, connecting across generations in performance. An audition is required for this group.

Auditions

Auditions for Twenty+ are Wednesday September 20 from 7:15-8:45p in the BKCM Concert Hall. 

To sign up for an audition please contact the Brooklyn Harmonics Co-Directors at harmonics@bkcm.org  

Audition Requirements
Prepare a short pop song that you enjoy singing. Bring sheet music or backing tracks. If you have any questions about what to prepare for the audition, please contact harmonics@bkcm.org

Fall Schedule (7:30 – 9:00 on Thursday Evenings)

September 28 – Rehearsal

October 5 – Rehearsal

October 12 – Rehearsal

October 19 – Rehearsal

October 26 – Rehearsal

November 2 – Rehearsal

November 16 – Rehearsal

Friday December 8 – Dress Rehearsal
Saturday December 9 – Performance 

Brooklyn Harmonics Twenty+ Spring Rehearsal Schedule (7:30 – 9:00 on Wednesday Evenings)

May 8 – Rehearsal

May 15 – Rehearsal

May 22 – Rehearsal

May 29 – Rehearsal

June 5 – Rehearsal

June 12 – Rehearsal

June 26 – Performance

June Performance TBA

Absence Policy

Regular Attendance is required to perform with the Brooklyn Harmonics Twenty+. Multiple absences may result in withdrawal from the program. There are no makeups, refunds or credits given for this ensemble 24 hours past the first attended rehearsal. For more information on our group class policies click here. 

Registration Info

Please call 718-622-3300 to speak to one of our registrars who will guide you through the registration process and answer any questions you might have. Financial aid is available for qualifying students. To apply please contact kris.mandapat@bkcm.org and fill out the financial aid application.

For complete information on our registration process and policies please click here

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