CLASSICALTHE AUSTIN VOCAL ARTS ENSEMBLE, the premier chamber chorus of Central Texas, invites trained singers with choral and solo experience to audition for its eleventh concert season. Under the leadership of artistic director David Stevens, the ensemble's season includes performances of works by Poulenc, Bernstein, Bach and other Baroque masters, and more. For audition information and appointment, call 442-1685.
THE CAPITAL CITY MEN'S CHORUS, a professional gay men's ensemble, is currently seeking new members. From fine opera to popular show tunes, medieval chants to brand new works, the repertoire insures members will never be bored. Open rehearsals begin in mid-August, held at the University United Methodist Church, 25th & Guadalupe. Call for more information. Mondays, beginning Aug 18, 7:15pm. 477-7464.
THE AUSTIN CIVIC CHORUS, under the direction of David Stevens, is currently scheduling auditions for its upcoming season. Works to be performed include Haydn's Creation, Handel's Messiah, and two Beethoven master works, Missa Solemnis and the Ninth Symphony. Experienced choral singers in all voice parts are invited to audition. 326-1171.
THE NEW AUSTIN SINGERS, directed by Lanier Bayliss, invites tenors and basses with vocal or instrumental experience to audition for the upcoming concert season. The group performs three concerts a year, singing a diverse repertoire of short works from classical to contemporary. 326-1171.
THE NOONDAY CONCERT SERIES is held weekly at Central Presbyterian Church, Eighth & Brazos. Free, followed by lunch ($3). Aug 14: Pinnacle Brass Quintet. Thursdays, noon. 472-2445.
SOUTHWEST TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC For upcoming events: 512/245-2651.
SAN ANTONIO SYMPHONY hosts events for their '96-'97 season. 210/554-1000.
UT SCHOOL OF MUSIC Call for recorded listings of upcoming events: 471-5401.