2007-2008 Choral Auditions
for Cantoria and Chamber Choir                                  

Students who wish to audition for membership in Cantoria or Chamber Choir, a yearlong commitment, are asked to sing an audition. The nature of the audition is based on whether you have already been a member of the ensemble for which you are auditioning. Students auditioning as “new ensemble members”—i.e., you have not sung in that choir yet—are asked to sing an individual audition. This audition includes a brief interview to learn about your musical experiences and interests, and it is not intended to be stressful. For membership in Cantoria, students under further consideration after the individual audition will be asked to sing in a group “call-back”.

Sign up for an audition time outside Ophelia Parrish (OP) 1368

Friday, August 24
3:00 - 6:00 p.m.
OP 1368

Saturday, August 25
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon and 3:00 - 6:00 p.m.
OP 1368

Sunday, August 26
1:00 - 4:30 p.m. (1:00-3:00 reserved for incoming vocal music majors; 3:00-4:30 open)
7:00 – 9:00 p.m. (reserved for returning Truman students)
OP 1368

Monday, August 27
4:30 – 6:00 p.m. (reserved for returning students)
OP 1368
 

 Audition Procedures for new ensemble members

 1. Sing a vocal audition. Sign up for an audition time outside OP 1368 (Dr. Jennings’ office). For this audition, prepare a vocal solo of your choosing, typically an art song, operatic aria, or well-crafted folk song. Copies of “America the Beautiful” will be provided for those without other choices of solo repertoire. Choose music that you can perform comfortably to best demonstrate your musical and vocal skills.

 During this audition the student will:

 2. Attend the first class period of Cantoria or Chamber Choir on Monday, August 27, for the sharing of audition information and other business. Cantoria meets at 12:30 p.m., Chamber Choir at 3:30 p.m.; both meet in OP 2350.

 3. For Cantoria: if asked, attend the group “call-back”.
 Soprano and Alto: Wednesday, August 29 (12:30 p.m.)
 Tenor and Bass: Thursday, August 30 (12:30 p.m.)

Audition Procedures for returning members

For previous Cantoria members who are re-auditioning:

1. Attend the first rehearsal of Cantoria on Monday, August 27 (12:30 p.m.). At this rehearsal, you will be assigned to a quartet (or 2 quartets), with music rehearsed during class on Monday and Tuesday.

2. Attend your assigned quartet audition time(s) on Tuesday night.

For previous Chamber Choir members who are re-auditioning:

1. Sign up for and attend a vocal audition as described above.

2. Attend the first day of class on Monday, August 27 (3:30 p.m.).