Music
Clark College Music Department announces choral auditions for the Women’s Choral Ensemble, Concert Choir and Clark College Chorale. Vocalists are invited to audition for all parts, with auditions held Sept. 15 and 17. Contact director April Duvic for audition times and audition materials, 360-992-2245 or aduvic@clark.edu.
Columbia River Sweet Adelines Chorus seeks women singers, ages 16 and older, for four-part harmony. Reading music not required. Auditions will be held at rehearsals, 7 to 9:30 p.m. Mondays, Clark College, Beacock Music Building, 1933 Fort Vancouver Way, Vancouver; 360-260-1465, 503-254-1726 or www.columbiariverchorus.com
Northwest Harmony Chorus seeks women ages 16 and older for an a cappella, four-part harmony chorus. No experience necessary. Voice placement and information available at rehearsal, 7 to 9:30 p.m. Mondays excluding holidays. Northcrest Community Church, 5602 E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver; 360-600-5595, northwestharmony@gmail.com or www.northwestharmony.com
Touch of Class Chorale seeks new members for its fall and winter performance season. Interested singers can stop by the choir’s first rehearsal, 7 p.m. Sept. 13 at East Woods Presbyterian Church, 16210 N.E. 20th St., Vancouver, or email touchofclasschorale@gmail.com
Vancouver Community Concert Band seeks new members of all ages to join the volunteer community band, which performs regularly around the area. Advanced players are welcome in the Dixieland Jazz Band, German Band and other ensembles. All instruments are welcome; all musicians need to read music. Rehearsals are 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays at Friends of the Carpenter, 1600 W. 20th St., Vancouver; 360-735-7806 or www.vccb.us
Vancouver Pops Orchestra seeks new members to join the orchestra, with openings for all orchestral instruments. The ensemble plays 20 assemblies in local grade schools, with rehearsals from 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesdays. Call or email for information on auditions. Vancouver Heights United Methodist Church, 5701 MacArthur Blvd., Vancouver; 360-253-9557 or davidkinch62@gmail.com.
Vancouver Symphony Orchestra seeks entries for its annual Young Artists Competition, open to music students 18 years and younger who reside within a 135-mile radius of Vancouver. Students can compete in the categories of piano, strings and brass/woodwinds/percussion, with the top three candidates in each category competing at a live performance for scholarship prizes. Complete information and an application are due by 4 p.m. Jan. 4. There is a $25 entry fee. orchestramgr@vancouversymphony.org
Vancouver USA Singers seek vocalists for the upcoming 2015-2016 season, which features three concerts a year. Those who wish to audition should prepare a short song; no sight reading necessary. Rehearsals are 7 to 9:30 p.m. Mondays at First Congregational United Church of Christ, 1220 N.E. 68th St., Vancouver. Contact Jana Hart, janahart2007@gmail.com, to schedule an audition.
Art
Gallery 360 seeks artwork for the November exhibition, “Opposites Attract,” featuring contradictory themes. Artists can submit up to three pieces for jurying. The deadline is Oct. 10, with a submission fee of $30, $20 for ages 14 and younger to Gallery 360 at the Slocum House, 605 Esther St., Vancouver; 360-693-7340 or www.gallery360.org
Second Story Gallery seeks artists interested in displaying work during shows scheduled between February 2016 to January 2017. Shows typically consist of 20 to 30 pieces. Artists who have not shown at the gallery in at least two years may apply. An application and guidelines are available online or at the library. The application deadline is 6 p.m. Sept. 15 to the Camas Public Library, 625 N.E. Fourth Ave., Camas. 360-834-4692 or www.secondstorygallery.org
Theater
Va Va Va Voom seeks male actors and/singers, along with volunteers for scenery, costumes and stage management, for its upcoming comedy “Christmas, A Christmas to Remember.” The musical theatre troupe features participants ages 50 and older. Those interested are welcome to attend rehearsals at 10 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Barberton Grange, 15417 N.E. Union Road, Vancouver. 503-314-0299 or info@vavavoomtroupe.com
