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MUSICIANS

“Carmen.” Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown. Chorus members are needed for Opera Western Reserve’s production for all voices, all types, all ages. For information, call (330) 480-0693. Performance is Nov. 6.

Cleveland Philharmonic Orchestra. Auditions are ongoing for section strings (violin, viola, cello), substitute brass and percussion for the 2008-09 season. Rehearsals are 7:30-10 Thursdays at the Tri-C’s Metropolitan Campus Auditorium in downtown Cleveland. Audition requirements are one solo piece and one orchestral excerpt of your choice. Interested players should call the orchestra at (216) 556-1800, or visit www.clevephil.org.

Seraphim Chorus. Auditions for all parts for the 2009-10 concert season will be from 7 to 9 p.m. today at Mary, Mother of Hope Parish, 124 N. Beaver, New Castle, Pa., and from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday at Boardman United Methodist Church, 6809 Market St. Other days and times are also possible by appointment. They will perform three major concerts. Rehearsals begin from 7 to 9 p.m. Sept. 14 at Boardman United Methodist Church and continue weekly with some extra practices. Visit www.seraphimsings.com for more information or call (724) 658-2564, ext. 24, or in Youngstown, call (330) 707-2144.

XAudition notices are published in this space every Thursday. Deadline to submit casting calls is one week before publication.