Sing, Sing, Sing! -- From Everett To Bainbridge Island To Tacoma There Are Choral Groups Just Waiting For Your Voice. Here's Where To Find Them.

It's the end of summer, and that back-to-school feeling is setting in. This is the time of year when singers - professional, semi-pro and strictly amateur - start looking around for that old copy of Handel's "Messiah" and wondering if there is a handy chorale around, just waiting for them to join.

Here's a list to get you started, with some particulars about how to join everything from ethnic choruses that sing in Chinese or Welsh to fine-tuned ensembles that sing with the Seattle Symphony.

And we know, we know: We've left some of you out, despite determined sleuthing. If your chorus isn't listed here, please send us the information (P.O. Box 70, Seattle 98111) for a follow-up that will complete our listing. For now, as David Letterman might put it, here we go:

Bainbridge Chorale, a mixed chorus of 110 members, led by Norma Edens (842-5473, 780-2467). This Bainbridge Island-based chorus requires no audition - just the desire to sing. Rehearsals are held Monday evenings on Bainbridge, beginning Sept. 12. The chorus needs more men; there's a waiting list for women. On Dec. 10 and 11, the group will perform Handel's "Messiah"; a spring concert also will be presented. Performances take place in Bainbridge's Rolling Bay Presbyterian Church and other Bainbridge sites. For information, call 842-2525.

Bellevue Chamber Chorus, a mixed chorus of 28 to 32 members, conducted by Ken DeJong. This 10-year-old group now performs in the

Theatre at Meydenbauer Center, where the concert season will open with an all-Mozart program with the Yakima Chamber singers on Oct. 15 and 16. Other traditional BCC performances include a Christmas concert (Dec. 17 and 18), a late-winter pops concert and an American choral revue. There are annual dues and a costume requirement. Rehearsals are from 7:15 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesdays in Bellevue. New members will be auditioned through September; good sight-reading skills and previous chorus singing experience are required. The chorus currently is looking for tenors and basses. For information, call Debra DeFotis, 881-0445.

Cascadian Chorale, a 34-member mixed chorus, directed by Nelson Enns. The group needs basses and tenors, but also is looking for good sopranos and altos; auditions may be scheduled by calling Pam Marshall, 488-4551. Sight-reading skills are required. The chorus performs a concert of varied repertoire from several eras each season (fall, winter, spring), and occasionally performs at community events, especially at Christmas (and on the Christmas Ship). Rehearsals are at 7 to 9:30 p.m. Mondays at Bellevue Community College; most performances are in BCC's Carlson Theatre.

Choir of the Sound, a mixed chorus of 100 to 120 members, led by Robert Metzger. Affiliated with Shoreline Community College, this well-known chorus, which was founded in 1976, performs classical, pops, family and Christmas concerts, selling 400 season tickets; all concerts sell out. Mozart's C-Minor Mass is scheduled this season. Metzger is always looking for talented singers, especially men. He will audition singers tomorrow and Wednesday (call 546-4619, where there also is voice mail); rehearsals are at 7:30 to 10 p.m. Mondays at Shoreline CC, where college credit for singing in the chorus is available. For information, call 546-4687 or 546-4619.

Choral Arts Northwest, a 24-member chorale, conducted by Richard Sparks. This professional-level group will have auditions this fall for one tenor spot only; solid vocal and musical skills are required. Call 839-1228 or 537-1239 (Tacoma). Performances are in late October, on Feb. 12-14 and in May, when a program of Peter Hallock's music is planned.

Choral Sounds Northwest, a 75-member mixed chorus, directed by Mark Adrian. Auditions for the group, formerly Highline Civic Chorale, will be held for openings in all sections on Sept. 6 and 13, beginning at 6:30 p.m., in St. Elizabeth's Episcopal Church, 1005 S.W. 152nd St., Burien. The highlight for 1994-95 is a June 11, 1995, performance in Carnegie Hall as part of a group that will sing John Rutter's "Gloria" and "Te Deum" under the baton of the composer. Three major local concerts also are planned, in the Burien Performing Arts Center, beginning with a Christmas concert. For information, call 246-6040.

Choral Union of Pacific Lutheran University, a mixed chorus led by Richard Nance. This large group is open to the public (not just PLU students) and will hold auditions in all sections from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Sept. 9 and from 3 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. on Sept. 10 in Room 227 of PLU's Eastvold Auditorium (to schedule, call 535-7601). The first performance is Nov. 20, with Bernstein's "Chichester Psalms"; rehearsals are 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Mondays.

City Cantabile Choir, a 60-member mixed chorus, led by Frederick West. Now in its 14th season, the CCC presents multicultural concerts as well as new music and choral classics featuring such artists as Dave Brubeck. This season, a holiday gospel concert will feature Pat Wright and the Total Experience Gospel Choir. Rehearsals are held from 7 to 9:45 p.m. Wednesdays at Prospect Congregational Church, 1919 E. Prospect St. West, who also composes choral music, is holding auditions now for all categories, especially tenors and basses; choral experience and good sight-reading skills are required. People of color are especially invited to join, as one of the chorus' main goals is increasing its diversity; for information and appointments, call 523-1200.

Columbia Boys Choir and Girls Choir, led by Steve Stevens. Auditions will be held Sept. 26-29 for 2nd-graders and up; children should be able to carry a tune and sing a simple song. Rehearsals start Sept. 7 and 8. The choirs are made up of 15-member beginning levels, which meet weekly; a second tier of 15 to 20 singers; and advanced groups of 20 to 40 singers (including the concert choir). An ensemble also is formed for boys whose voices are changing. This group has made several international tours; next summer, the Columbia group will visit Europe. A focus is Yulefest, the holiday-concert format, and Lessons and Carols, the religious-music format, for Christmas. For information, call 486-1987 (24-hour message phone).

Esoterics, a 24-voice chorus; directed by Eric Banks. This 24-voice group recently was formed to sing new and unusual repertoire. No vacancies exist now, but singers may audition on an ongoing basis for a waiting list. They will rehearse from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Sundays and Tuesdays, at a site to be arranged, beginning Sept. 13. For information, call 726-0922.

Evergreen Women's Chorale (formerly Chorale Belles of Kent), a 15-voice chorale; led by Karen Martin. This group is looking to expand and requires no audition. Rehearsals are from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays at the Panther Lake Community Church in Kent. All ability levels welcome; Martin is looking for those who enjoy singing. They'll participate in the Green River Community Choral Festival, give community performances and hold a spring concert with possibly a short tour from Portland to Vancouver. Last year the group went to Carnegie Hall as part of larger chorus. Call 839-1437 for information.

Everett Chorale, a 70- to 120-voice mixed chorus; directed by Lee Mathews. Affiliated with Everett Community College, this group is for singers 18 and over. No auditions are required; quarterly concerts begin with a Christmas program. Prospective singers should sign up through the college's Helen Vitous at 388-9378. The first rehearsal is Sept. 19 at 7:15 p.m., in Baker 120 on the campus. Call Linda Richmond at 668-9127 for information.

Federal Way Community Choir, a 100-voice mixed chorus; led by Don Barrows. This new group is looking for members (especially tenors and basses); it meets Mondays at 7 p.m. in the music room at Decatur High School, 2800 S.W. 320th, Federal Way. Singers should prepare a solo and arrange an audition by calling Barrows at 838-0692. The choir will perform two concerts with the Federal Way Philharmonic Dec. 10 and 11 in the Auburn Performing Arts Center, and also a Dec. 18 Christmas concert. For information, call Joan Tabrum, board president, at 838-8947.

Finnish Choral Society of Seattle, a mixed chorus of 15 to 20 members; directed by Florence Mesler. This group performs both in Finnish and English, but singers don't have to speak Finnish (or be of Finnish extraction) to join. Rehearsals are 7:30 to 9 p.m. Mondays beginning Sept. 12 in Finnish Lutheran Church, 8504 13th Ave. N.W. The group will present a Christmas program in December, and perform at a Finnish celebration in February at the Nordic Heritage Museum. For information, call 772-2972.

Heartsong, a group of about 20 singers; led by Marlene Anderson. This chorus offers many solo and speaking opportunities and is looking for voices in all categories. An audition (any simple song) is available by appointment by calling 789-5889; commitment and interest in music are more important than degree of training. The group has a wide age span; teenagers are welcome. Repertoire is pops-style musical comedy, exploring the possibilities of peace through music. Heartsong has been involved in citizen-diplomacy tours of the former Soviet Union, but now is focusing on the local community. Rehearsals are at Heartsong Studio in Ballard from 7 to 10 p.m. Wednesdays.

Madrigalia, a five-member madrigal group that is looking for a baritone; call Bob Levins at 546-8742 or 363-2875 for an audition appointment. Madrigals and other early choral music is the emphasis. The group has traveled to Europe; the rehearsal schedule is open, and only a few performances have been set. Some members are involved with Seattle Opera.

Magnolia Chorale, a 50-member mixed chorus; directed by Donald Austin. The group, founded in 1989 by participants in a church musical, now is a secular community chorale. The chorale has two major performances per year, a holiday concert in December and a spring concert, as well as occasionally singing the national anthem for the Mariners. For the last two years the group has been holding auditions so sections don't get out of proportion; call Austin at 285-4255 for an appointment. Rehearsals are in area churches for 12 Sunday evenings prior to each concert.

Mercer Island Children's Choir, a mixed choir; directed by Cheryl Falk (783-6530). Auditions for are held each April, and there's already a waiting list, but aspiring young singers (4th through 6th grades) still may contact the director for a hearing. A related group, Island Sound Girls' Choir (for girls 7th grade and up) also is led by Falk. Repertoire for both groups ranges from classical to musicals; rehearsals are held Mondays and Wednesdays in Mercer Island's Covenant Church.

Northwest Boychoir/Youthchoir, several groups of varying ages and abilities; led by Joseph Crnko (524-3234, 63-CHOIR). Auditions for Boychoir, a respected 23-year-old institution for boys ages 8 to 11, will be held Oct. 1. Auditions for Vocalpoint Seattle, a youth choir for those of high-school age, is ongoing by arrangement. Rehearsals are held at Fairview Church, 844 N.E. 78th St. There's a big Christmas season of concerts and frequent performances with the Seattle Symphony Orchestra and Seattle Opera. There are several different levels of performing choirs, and a preparatory program for 7th- and 8th-grade girls.

Northwest Community Chorale, a 60- to 80-voice mixed chorus; led by Lynn Hall. Formerly known as "Messiah for Relief," this 15-year-old chorus still performs its annual "Messiah" for the benefit of the needy - but also offers other Christmas concerts (Dec. 9 and 10) and a May performance of the Brahms Requiem with the Thalia Symphony. No auditions are required; singers in all voice categories are needed, especially men. The group rehearses Mondays at the North Seattle Fellowship, 12345 Eighth Ave. N.E. For information, call Evelyn Cardinal at 363-7960.

Northwest Echoes (formerly the Enumclaw Community Chorus), a 30- to 40-voice mixed chorus; directed by Mollie Brown. The group performs a traditional Christmas concert in December and a staged and choreographed show in the spring, as well as at Interurban Choral Festival, tree lighting in Enumclaw and the King County Fair. Rehearsals, which double when it gets closer to concert time, are held at 7 p.m. Thursdays at the Enumclaw High School chorus room, beginning Sept. 8. The group is open to anybody who likes to sing, especially tenors. For information, call Sandy Bryan, 825-1232.

Northwest Girlchoir, led by Rebecca Rottsolk (329-6225). The Girlchoir actually is five choirs, from a prep choir for 3rd, 4th and 5th graders to an intermediate choir (4th 5th, 6th grades), advanced concert choir, touring choir (7th-12th grades) and the ensemble (10th-12th grades). Auditions are held in the spring, but you may call the office for appointments; there may not be any openings in the fall. A non-auditioned choir for girls and boys (2nd and 3rd grades), is being formed. Rehearsals are Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays at Holy Names Academy at 728 21st Ave. E.; performances are during the holiday season and spring. Touring choir and ensemble are going to Italy next summer; this summer there were trips to Victoria and Disneyland. Tuition paid over the course of nine months; scholarships also are available.

Norwegian Ladies' Chorus and Norwegian Male Chorus, directed by Alf Knudsen (784-4617). More than a century of tradition is celebrated here, with 40 to 50 singers in the Seattle men's group (there also are Everett and Tacoma choruses). the Seattle branch of the Norwegian Ladies' Chorus rehearses Tuesday evenings in Leif Erickson Hall, 2245 N.W. 56th St. The Norwegian Male Chorus' Seattle chapter rehearses Mondays, starting at 7:30 p.m. in the Nordic Heritage Museum, 3014 N.W. 67th St. Though the groups perform in Norse as well as English, language skills are not necessary, and there are openings all sections. There are two main concerts in fall and spring, one program in the Norse Home, a joint concert with the Svea Swedish Male Chorus, and the annual Pacific Coast Norwegian Singers convention each June.

Pacific Northwest Chamber Chorus, 45 members; led by Joan Catoni Conlon; Betsy Brockman, manager, 523-1196. Conlon, a respected University of Washington faculty conductor, will lead the chamber chorus in a three-concert season this year, beginning with "A Child's Christmas in Wales" (with actor/narrator Frank Corrado) on Dec. 10 and 11, and continuing with Gilbert & Sullivan concerts in February and a finale of gypsy music settings in May. All concerts are held in Green Lake United Methodist Church, First Avenue Northeast and Northeast 65th Street. Auditions will be held at 7 to 10 p.m. Sept. 6-8; appointments are available by calling 523-1196. Sight-reading skills are required. Openings in all voices; looking for sopranos and tenors. Rehearsals are Mondays, 7:30-10 p.m., in Green Lake United Methodist Church.

Polyphonic Singers, a mixed chorus of approximately 16 to 20 "very sociable" members, according to member Eileen Verver (523-4032); they rehearse Wednesday evenings at Ravenna Methodist Church. The director is Fredrick Lokken (932-3069), who also arranges auditions (held occasionally when vacancies occur; sight-singing skills are important). The group has two or three performances a year, starting with a Christmas program in December; repertoire centers on music of the 15th and 16th centuries.

Puget Sound Revels, a folk-based troupe staging annual solstice observances and Christmas programs; 756-9422. Winter production will be Dec. 16- 18 in Tacoma's Rialto Theatre, with a Medieval show of singing, acting and Morris dancing. Dates for auditions are Sept. 11-12, in all vocal categories including children (call 756-9422 for appointments), at Tacoma's First United Methodist Church, 423 Martin Luther King Jr. Way. Auditioners can sing an unaccompanied folk song; some sight-singing skills are appreciated, and a cross-section of ages and ethnic groups is desired.

Rain City Women's Chorus, Jo-Ann Christen, 282-5471. A chorus offered through Nathan Hale Night School, this one operates on the 10-week quarter system, and requires no auditions. The group, which averages 40 to 45 members, offers one or two concerts per quarter, with a variety of repertoire from folk song and Broadway to classics; rehearsals are Mondays at 7:30-9:30 p.m. at Nathan Hale High School, 10750 30th Ave N.E.

Rainier Chorale, led by Cindy Busler, president is Cheryl Habgood, 874-3433. This Kent-based community mixed chorus is open to new members, especially tenors and basses; choral experience and basic sight-reading skills are desired, and voice-placement auditions may be scheduled with the director (call 874-3433). Members also should commit to the weekly rehearsals (7-9:30 p.m. in Kent-Meridian High School) and scheduled performances (beginning with "A Contemporary Christmas" on Nov. 19), plus a one-time music fee and quarterly dues; a designated concert wardrobe also is required. Last year, the group sang in a Mozart Requiem performance at Carnegie Hall.

Runeberg Chorus, a mixed chorus named for the national poet of Finland, this 15- to 20-member group performs in Swedish and Finnish as well as English; you can learn the texts for the music phonetically (some help in language instruction is provided) and don't have to speak the languages in order to join the chorus. Rehearsals are held Wednesdays from 7 to 9 p.m. in St. John Lutheran Church, 5515 Phinney Ave. N.; Florence Mesler is the director. Rehearsals begin Sept. 21 for a late-fall concert, the first musical event of the season. For information, call Sue Alskog at 483-2991.

Seattle Rung Rung Chinese Folk Chorus, founded in 1976, traditional and classical Chinese music; Joyce Lin. A 30-member chorus whose repertoire includes international folk songs as well as Chinese folk songs, this group meets Saturday mornings, 9:30-11:30 a.m., at the music room of Tyee Middle School of Bellevue. Call Lin at 747-9360 to set up an informal audition. Though it is not necessary to speak fluent Chinese, it "would help if the singers are Chinese-speaking or are learning the language," Lin says. The group performs at many events in the Chinese community and elsewhere, including Lake Chelan and the fall ethnic festival in Puyallup.

Seattle Bach Choir, a 30-voice choir; led by Louis Magor, 324-4828. This group performs a lot of Bach, but also other repertoire in its 10th anniversary season. There are vacancies in all four sections, and auditions may be scheduled by appointment (324-4828). Rehearsals are Tuesday evenings at Hokum Hall, 7904 35th Ave. S.W. in West Seattle. Three concerts are planned for the season, all at the Seattle Art Museum on Sunday afternoons, in November, February and June.

Seattle Chamber Singers, a 40-voice ensemble; led by George Shangrow. This group has performed nearly every kind of repertoire, from very early music to world premieres; Shangrow is known as a Handel specialist, and an annual "Messiah" is among the group's offerings. The coming season includes performances of Bach's B Minor Mass, Schutz's St. Matthew Passion, and new works by Huntley Beyer and Frank Becker, in addition to the Handel. Standards are high; auditioners (call 682-5208) are required to sing one art song or aria with an accompanist, sing a specified section of the B Minor Mass, and sight-read. The concert season includes several performances with Shangrow's Orchestra Seattle.

Seattle Choral Company, led by Fred Coleman; 365-8765 for the new business office at 1518 N.E. 143rd St., 526-5000 box office. Now in its 13th season, the 100-voice Seattle Choral Company is one of the region's most ambitious chorales. It offers a five-concert subscription series featuring fine guest soloists, a world premiere, a popular New Year's Eve concert, a new CD coming out in late October ("The Moon is Silently Singing") and a large public following. Vacancies on a space-available basis; will hold private auditions until about Sept. 9, call 365-8765 for audition appointments; choral experience required. Rehearsals are Monday nights in Fairview School, Northeast 79th Street at Roosevelt Way. There's also a 30-voice chamber choir selected from the larger group, rehearsing Tuesday nights. Formal concert attire is a requirement; there are monthly dues.

Seattle Girls' Choir, led by Dr. Jerome Wright; 526-1900. With its top-level choir just back from a multicultural choral tour, AmericaFest, the Seattle Girls' Choir, for girls ages 6 to 18, involves some 200 youngsters in four levels of instruction and performance (there also are three affiliate training choir programs in Tacoma, Kent and the Everett-Edmonds area). Rehearsals vary according to the chorister's level and age; auditions will be held next month, and can be scheduled by calling 526-1900 or 1-800-924-0652 (Tacoma choral applicants may call 536-8969 in Puyallup). Auditioners need sing only the first verse of "America" ("My Country 'Tis of Thee") and another song of their choosing. There's an annual tuition fee, and some touring fees may apply, though fund-raising events help with expenses.

Seattle Lesbian and Gay Chorus, 860-7542. This five-year-old chorus has 150 singing and 15 non-singing (associate) members, and is looking for new singers in all sections (especially sopranos and tenors); to schedule an audition (beginning Thursday), call the chorus for an appointment. Rehearsals are Tuesday evenings from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Plymouth Congregational Church, Sixth and University. David Maddux, the group's composer in residence since 1991 and composer of the signature piece "We Are Everywhere," is artistic director. For more information, call Linda Roise, information manager, at 323-6064.

Seattle Men's Chorus, founded in 1979, led by Dennis Coleman; 323-0750. This large and respected male chorus is open to all men 18 and over, and is perhaps the most visible musical representative of Seattle's gay community. Coleman regularly commissions new works from internationally known composers and invites famous guest artists - including jazz great Bobby McFerrin, who headlines the Sept. 29 concert. Auditions will be held Sept. 7 from 6 to 9 p.m. and Sept. 10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (call Donald Auguston, 323-0750); no preparation is required for the 10-minute sessions, in which singers will sing a few scales and show some modest sight-reading skills. Rehearsals start Sept. 12 at 6:30 p.m. in St. Mark's Cathedral on Capitol Hill.

Seattle Peace Chorus, 525-9743. Helen Lauritzen is the director of this 11-year-old chorus, which is active in citizen diplomacy and cultural exchange. The 55-voice chorus will sing at the Folklife Festival, Green Lake's Pathway of Lights and joint choral events this season; singers meet Mondays at 7:30-9:30 p.m. in the First Christian Church, 1632 Broadway. Auditions will be held through the end of September; diversity of membership is especially sought, and singers should have "a sincere desire to work for peace and justice" as well as musicianship. For information and auditions, call 525-9743.

Seattle Pro Musica Singers, founded in 1972, led by Karen Thomas; 547-9852, 632-7747. The Singers have 55 members, and a 16-voice madrigal group; rehearsals are Tuesday evenings at First United Methodist at Fifth and Marion downtown. Auditions will be held Tuesday in First United Methodist Church; requirements are sight-singing and vocalizing and a prepared unaccompanied solo piece, such as a folk song. Call 814-2780 for appointment. Repertoire for the coming season includes Arvo Part, John Tavener and Gorecki for Nov. 12 concert; there's a Dec. 17-18 Christmas concert of Renaissance and Medieval music, and several other events this season.

Seattle Scottish Singers. A small chorus looking to expand, this is an informal, friendly, non-auditioned group formed to preserve the heritage of Scotland through singing Scottish music. The director is Christine Henry; rehearsals are Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. in Lake City Presbyterian Church, starting Oct. 6. The group sings at nursing homes, churches and by other invitation; call Barbara Brooks 455-1486 for information.

Seattle Symphony Chorale, founded in 1953; interim conductor is Gregory Vancil (443-4740). The 160-voice chorale is the official choral adjunct of the Seattle Symphony Orchestra, and performs major symphonic repertoire (including a world premiere this season) in Opera House concerts. Additionally, the chorale will sing a Handel oratorio in this fall's concerts by the Mark Morris Dance Group, and will perform Orff's "Carmina Burana" for Pacific Northwest Ballet performances in the spring; a Christmas program and performances at the national Chorus America convention also are scheduled. Auditions will be held Wednesday through Saturday at Cornish College of the Arts, 710 E. Roy St.; make appointments at 441-6855. All sections are open, especially tenors and basses. Rehearsals are at Temple de Hirsch, 1520 E. Pike St., Mondays at 7:30-10 p.m., with additional rehearsals prior to performances.

Seattle Welsh Choir (Cor Cymraeg) of the Puget Sound Welsh Association, 860-7617 for business manager Carol Ensley; director is Paul Bauck, 363-7704. You don't need to be Welsh to join this 35-member chorus (nor do you need to audition), but you do have to be ready to sing in Welsh (you can learn it phonetically). The choir welcomes new members; rehearsals resume Sept. 28 at Lake City Presbyterian Church. They'll perform next weekend, when the Puget Sound Welsh Association hosts the National Gymanfa Ganu (festival of singing), which will draw nearly 1,000 international voices to Bellevue's Maydenbauer Center (concert activity starts at 9 p.m. Friday; call 488-7288 for tickets and information).

Seattle Women's Ensemble, 35 members; Pamela Gerke director. This is a lesbian-rooted chorus inclusive of all women, regardless of sexual preference . Rehearsals are Wednesdays at Ravenna United Methodist Church from 6:30-9:30 p.m., starting Sept. 7. Auditions have already taken place, but prospective singers may still call 633-3552 for more information. The first concert, is set for Dec. 3 in Unity Church of Seattle, is "Winter Light: Crones' Night," a seasonal concert honoring mature women. The Ensemble will tour this spring with the Pacific Northwest Women's Choral Tour.

SPEBSQSA (Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barber Shop Quartet Singing in America). This international organization has several thriving local barbershop groups, some casual and some highly competitive, in locations throughout the Puget Sound region. Burt Staffen can be reached at 883-3311 for information on which chorus might be near you (and right for your level of commitment); you also can call 292-SING for more information.

Svea Male Chorus, led by Wallace Goleeke; board president is Norman Westerberg. New members are welcome, as the chorus would like to add to its roster of about 25 singers. You don't need to speak Swedish; the group sings in several languages. Rehearsals are held Tuesdays at 7-9 p.m. in the Swedish Club, and about a dozen concerts are planned for the coming season (including Christmas concerts in retirement homes, Swedish Club events, a joint program with the Norwegian Male Chorus and a big spring concert). To schedule an informal audition, call Westerberg (454-9452) or Goleeke (523-2084).

Swedish Women's Chorus, a 30-member group, led by Florence Mesler. Keeping alive the tradition of Swedish singing and culture, this chorus welcomes new members of all nationalities (you don't have to speak Swedish), and schedules several performances, including Scandinavian Days at Puyallup in October. Rehearsals are held at the Swedish Club, 1920 Dexter Ave. N., Tuesday evenings beginning at 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 6.. For more information and an informal audition, call Mesler at 362-3276 or Pat Nordlund at 487-0452.

Sweet Adelines, the women's counterpart to SPEBSQSA (see above). This international organization also has a large number of choruses in this region, ranging in level from cozy musical get-togethers to extremely competitive choruses that tour internationally. These groups can accommodate a wide variety of singing expertise; they're also a ton of fun. To find one that's close to you and right for your ambitions, call Carole Kirkpatrick at 292-3545.

Tacoma Youth Chorus, a mixed choir of about 75 members for ages 10 through high school; founded in 1991 by the director, Judy Herrington. This is an auditioned group; rehearsals are held at Charles Wright Academy Lower School, 6203 71st Ave. Court N.W, Gig Harbor. For audition information, call 858-6671.

Tudor Choir, an 18-voice mixed ensemble that specializes in early music (including early American music); led by Doug Fullington. Although this is essentially a closed group - unless some vacancies open up this fall - Fullington is interested in hearing from experienced singers whose performance style would fit in with this choir's emphasis on "very straight, no vibrato, but large choral sound." For information, call 633-5018.