Audition & Faires Schedule Information

Greetings and Welcome to the Guild

We thank you for your interest in wanting to visit or participate with the 2006 Season for H.M. Heralds.  Here is our current schedule.

Auditions:

· January 7 – Melvin Snow Library, 8740 Courthouse Road, Spotsylvania, VA, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

· January 28 – Melvin Snow Library, 8740 Courthouse Road, Spotsylvania, VA, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

· February 18 – Lake Anna Winery, 5621 Courthouse Road (Route 208), Spotsylvania, VA

o Auditions: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

o Rehearsal: 12:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Audition Preparation:

Trumpet - A short solo of your choosing that shows your ability. May be played on a modern (valved) trumpet. You will also be asked to sight read a simple piece on one of our natural (valveless) trumpets.

Drummers – Demonstration of rudimentary drumming skills on a drum of your choice (you bring). Single drum only – do not bring your trap set! If you do not own a drum, you will do the same on one of our small kettledrums.

Schedule of Rehearsals

March 18 – Lake Anna Winery – 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

March 25 – Location TBD

March 26 – Location TBD

April 29 - Lake Anna Winery – 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

May 13 - Lake Anna Winery – 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

May 14 - Lake Anna Winery – 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Schedule of Performances

Faire:  North Carolina Renaissance Faire
Dates: April 1-2 

            April 8-9, 2006

Times: 10:00am until 6:pm 

Location:  The North Carolina State Fairgrounds
                 Heritage Village

                 Enter Via Gate 8 On Youth Center Drive

                 Raleigh, North Carolina
Period Portayed:  The Reign of Queen Elizabeth circa 1568 - H.M.Heralds performs in conjunction with the Guild of St. George Productions, LLC.  The Royal Court Trumpeters will be performing at various times throughout the day.

Faire:  Virginia Renaissance Faire
Dates:  May 20-21, 2006

            May 27-28-29, 2006

            June 3-4, 2006

            June 10-11, 2006

            June 17-18, 2006

Location: Lake Anna Winery

5621 Courthouse Road (Route 208)
Spotsylvania, VA

Period Portrayed: Period Portayed:  The Reign of Queen Elizabeth circa 1568 - H.M.Heralds performs in conjunction with the Guild of St. Gabriel.  The Royal Court Trumpeters will be performing at various times throughout the day.

updated: 12/05/05