STAGE

Aloha Performing Arts Company (Big Island) auditions for the April 6-29 production of the musical "Urinetown," 2:30 p.m. Dec. 17 and 6:30 p.m. Dec. 18, APAC loft, Kainaliu, Big Island. Be prepared to learn a short dance routine, read from the script and sign a few bars from one of three director-selected songs. (808) 322-9924, www.apachawaii.org.

MUSIC

Honolulu Chorale invites new singers to join the group for its winter/spring concert season. Singers of all voice parts may complete a voice placement and interview, then join rehearsals 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays at United Church of Christ — Judd Street. For interview appointment: 680-7702. www.thehonoluluchorale.org.

Kapolei Chorale invites singers to join the group at rehearsals 6:30 p.m. Sunday. 672-8888.

Hawaii Performing Arts Festival offers two scholarships to classical musicians and singers ages 16-32 to participate in the Big Island festival in July. To enter, mail letter of application with resume, short biography and why the student should be awarded the scholarship. Singers should prepare a CD with two songs: one in English, the other in a foreign language. Instrumentalist should prepare a CD with two pieces in contrasting styles. Application fee is $25, and finalist will be flown to the Big Island for a Feb. 10 competition concert, compliments of go! airlines. Mail application to: Katherine Isaacson, 275 Via El Encantador, Santa Barbara, CA 93111. Deadline is Jan. 10. http://hawaiiperformingartsfestival.org.

RSC Music Hawaii seeks professional musicians: bass player, keyboard player and horn players. Must be able to read music, travel and provide a photograph and biography. Additional audition requirements and appointment: 342-0911.

ONGOING

Hawai'i Vocal Arts Ensemble auditions singers by appointment at Chaminade University. 261-6495, maestrotim@aol.com.

O'ahu Civic Orchestra invites musicians to join rehearsals, 7 p.m. Mondays, Eiben Hall, Chaminade University. 261-6127, 735-5726.

Na Leo Lani Chorus, Hawai'i chapter of Sweet Adelines International, invites women 16 and older to its rehearsals, 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Saint Francis School auditorium. 944-3373, www.sweetadelineshawaii.org.

Honolulu Men's Chorus seeks singers — gay and gay-friendly men in all vocal ranges — to join the chorus, 7-9 p.m. Wednesdays. Call for location: 429-9600.

Sounds of Aloha Barbershop Chorus rehearsals 7 p.m. Thursdays, Ala Wai Golf Course clubhouse. 262-7664.

Brew Moon Waikiki auditions for weekend performances in an open mike, casual venue on the restaurant's lanai. Seeking Hawaiian, jazz, easy listening soloists and groups (no grunge or heavy metal groups) to try out; and established performers (no auditions required) to record with JWAVE, a Japanese radio station. Call Andree for appointment: 955-9045.

Al Waterson and You Talent Search, competition for singers, with prizes and possible recording contract, 6-9 p.m. Sundays, Don Ho's Island Grill. Competition rotates by week among keiki, teens, adults and seniors. Register: 947-5736.

Hawaii Kai Towne Center calls for groups from churches, schools and community organizations to perform at the center. 941-0440.

Send announcements to: Tryouts Calendar, Island Life, The Advertiser, P.O. Box 3110, Honolulu, HI 96802; islandlife@honoluluadvertiser.com, with "Tryouts Cal" in the subject line; or fax 525-8055.