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California Bach Society
Paul Flight, artistic director
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Internships
Come sing with the California Bach Society for the school year! We offer four internships each season to college students; there is one intern position for each voice part.
CBS internships offer the following benefits:
  • The opportunity for young singers to experience early choral music with a choir of demonstrated reputation in the genre, led by specialists in the field
  • In-depth exploration of choral music before 1850, with a strong focus on the 17th and 18th centuries
  • The opportunity to perform with members of the country's finest early-music instrumental ensembles
  • An introduction to the vibrant early-music community in the Bay Area
Applicants must ...
  • Be at least 18 and enrolled full time at a local college or university
  • Have choral experience and currently be studying music
  • Pass an audition which includes vocalizing, sight reading, and a prepared piece
  • Learn music for each set prior to the first rehearsal for that set
  • Comply with general CBS singer policies, but are exempt from paying dues ($340 per year)
There is a six-week rehearsal period prior to performances, with a single intensive Saturday rehearsal at the start of a set. Weekly rehearsals are Wednesdays from 7-10 p.m. in Palo Alto.
Please email audition@calbach.org with the information below to request an internship:

First and last name

Full address, city, and zip

Phone number

Email address

Preferred voice part

Major or Field of Study

Music teacher, or personal reference

Other instruments of study

Any previous choral groups and participation dates

Which piece you would like to perform for this audition

Please bring a copy of your music for the accompanist.