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N ew sbriefs:Brooklyn ChorusT _ I I _ I-J T ---- -----i u n u i u 11 y u u i dAspiring songsters take note: the Brooklyn Philharmonia Chorus is readying to hold auditions for new members this September 4, 10, and 11. Openings are available for experienced and qualified singers in all vocal sections.The Philharmonia this year will be performing, among other selections, Handel%u2019s Messiah, Beethoven%u2019s Ninth Symphony, and, at a 50th anniversary celebration for the orchestra at Borough Hall, Mozart%u2019s Requiem.To make an appointment for an audition, call 433-77% (468-0549 after business hours), or write to the Brooklyn Philharmonia Chorus, 30 Lafayette Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11217, stating which evening you would rather audition on.Y Officials Meet On BudgetThe brass of the Brooklyn YWCA came together on August 16 to discuss what to do with a $250,000 operating deficit that the organization has accrued over the past several years, and decided to look into alternate uses for the YWCA building, standing on Atlantic and Third Aves. in the heart of Boerum Hill, as a way to raise money. The meeting was held jointly between the Boards of Directors and Trustees.A statement released after the meeting by Philip Haff, President of the Board of Trustees, and Nancy Pierce, President of the Board of Directors, says that methods will now be studied for converting the upper five floors ofthe 11-story building into apartments. Several floors now house some 150 women.