Auditions

What Singers Need to Know

New singers aged 16 and up are welcomed into the Chorale twice every season through auditions with Conductor Caleb Hopkins in late August/early September and mid-January. Singers auditioning should be prepared to sing a selection of their choice, do some simple vocalization, and undergo a friendly assessment of their knowledge of a musical score.

The chosen piece should demonstrate the performer’s range and vocal abilities. Please choose from simple arias by composers such as Handel, Mozart, etc. or art songs by Britten, Schubert, Fauré, Amy Beach, etc. or a sacred selection including spirituals arranged by Burleigh or similar. Musical theater selections are also welcome, though a mix of belt and head voice in performance is preferred.

We suggest visiting http://www.musicnotes.com or a myriad of similar sites where you can find appropriate music to download, as well as choosing your key. Please feel free to contact SVC Executive Assistant, Adam Dietz, if you need further assistance choosing music. Adam’s contact information is below.

For further examples of the works performed by the Chorale over the past several decades, click here.

Regular attendance and preparation by singers are a fundamental part of the quality of performances for which the Chorale has become known. Attendance is taken at every rehearsal. In case of professional, health or other reasons, two absences per concert are permitted. Attendance at the dress rehearsal prior to each concert is mandatory.

We realize that the idea of singing in front of a room of strangers could be daunting. However, let us assure you, the audition process could not be any simpler. The SVC is open to anyone who loves to sing. In fact, our members represent a wide range of backgrounds, both professional and musical.