Auditions Et Cetera

Written by Sally Sanders
Thursday, 25 April 2013 00:00

Fairfield County Symphony Society welcomes string players over 18 years (violin, viola, cello and double bass); meeting Tuesdays, 7:30-9:45 p.m., Merit Music, 143 Main Ave., Norwalk; info., visit www.geocities.com/symphonysociety or call 203-857-7209; no auditions required.

Westport Community Band invites woodwind, brass and percussion players; rehearsals every Mon. 7:30-9:30 p.m., Bedford Middle School, North Ave., Westport; no auditons required; info., westportcommunityband.com or call 203-595-0089.

Easton Banjo Society, looking for musicians who play banjo (tenor, plectrum, 5-string, mandolin-banjo, guitar-banjo) or ragtime instruments: piano, sousaphone, drums, washboard; info., 203-438-8023 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Danbury Madhatter Barbershop Chorus, invites men to experience the enjoyment of singing “barbershop harmony;” Tues., 7:30 p.m., Church of Christ, 90 Clapboard Ridge Rd., Danbury; info., 203-438-8154.

2013 Congressional Art Competition: for students in grades 9-12; in the 4th District (Cong. Jim Himes); to enter, complete and sign release form and fax to Paul Coyle in the Bridgeport office, 203-333-6655; art work must be delivered to Bridgeport office by 5 p.m. May 1; winning artist gets 2 RT tickets to Washington D.C. national reception; info., house.gov/content/educate/art_competition/ or call 203-333-6600.

Stamford Museum & Nature Center, 39 Scofieldtown Rd., stamfordmuseum.org or 203-322-1646, seeking exhibitors for Model Ts to Mustangs, the annual antique and classic car display on Saturday, May 4, from 11 to 3; focus group will showcase the Ford; applications avail. online, due by Friday, April 19, with $25 exhbitor fee and clear photograph; or call Kirsten Brophy at 203-977-6543.

Easton Arts Council’s Regional Open Juried Fine Art Show at the Easton Public Library, 691 Morehouse Rd.; juror Arthur Guagliumi, prof. of art at Southern CT StateU.; deadline May 4; entry forms at eastonartscouncil.org/upcomingevents; for info., 203-374-0705 or 203-261-0175.