Audition Guidelines for 2009-2010 Ensembles (X070)

Choral Ensembles – X070

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These guidelines concern all choral ensembles. If you are interested in the Singing Hoosiers, make sure you read the bottom of this page, and also visit www.singinghoosiers.org

When are the auditions?

Auditions for choral ensemble placement are scheduled as follows:

Wednesday August 26:  12 pm-6 pm, 7pm-9 pm

Thursday August 27:  10 am- 12 pm,  1 pm-5:30 pm,   7 pm- 9 pm

Friday August 28:   10am-12 pm,   1pm-5:30 pm,   7pm-9pm

Monday August 31:  1pm-3pm, 7pm-10pm

Callbacks for University Singers, Pro Arte, Contemporary Vocal Ensemble & University Chorale will be on

Wednesday & Thursday, September 2 &3 from 2:30 - 6:00 p.m.

Who needs to audition?

All students in the Jacobs School of Music who are not doctoral students and who must do choral ensembles must audition. Also, any non-music major who wishes to sing in a Jacobs School of Music Ensemble must audition.

How do I sign up for an audition?

You can sign up for your audition in MA051 beginning August 3rd. There are two separate audition sign-up sheets corresponding to two separate audition groups, voice majors and non-voice majors. You will sign up for the appropriate group.

You will be given an Ensemble Audition Form to bring completed to your audition.

Voice-majors sign up for 7 minute auditions and sing one song in any style or language – No opera arias, please. An accompanist will be provided, so bring your sheet music. (Be mindful that the accompanist will sight-read.) We WILL ask you to sight-read a melodic and a rhythmic excerpt.

Non-majors sign up for a 5 minute audition and sing any song you are familiar with, or we can provide simple folk tunes, familiar melodies, hymns, etc. If you are an experienced singer we will have you audition with the voice-majors. We WILL ask you to sight-read music and rhythmic notation.

What happens after your audition?

Audition results and further instructions for call-backs will be posted outside the Choral Office (MA051) by Monday, August 31st.

Can’t find your name on a choral roster or instruction notice?

Don’t worry. That doesn’t mean we don’t want you. On the contrary! It means you have been assigned to an ensemble and we are waiting to make all decisions before posting the final roster. When the final rosters are posted, they will include information on when and where to pick up music in time for your first rehearsal.

Don’t wait until the first week of classes to sign up for a choral ensemble placement audition.

Why? Because it’s too late and we will already be doing callbacks.

SINGING HOOSIERS AUDITION INFORMATION

Auditions are open to anyone enrolled at Indiana University. Talented singers and instrumentalists are sought who wish to perform music of the various styles presented by this popular/jazz concert show choir. Sign up for an audition in the Choral Office, MA051, Monday through Friday during the month of August. The office is located on the ground floor of the Music Annex.

Singing Hoosiers auditions take place on the following dates and times.

Saturday, August 29 - 9:30 am - 12:00 pm & 1:00-5:30pm

Sunday, August 30 - 1:00 - 6:30 pm

The Audition....

Please prepare two songs of contrasting style and tempo that display your voice at its best. However, one well-prepared piece will be acceptable. Select your repertoire from art songs, opera, musical comedy, popular genres, folk, and jazz. An accompanist will be provided. Taped accompaniments are NOT recommended.

Interested in getting course credit for your part in the Singing Hoosiers?

If you are interested in receiving course credit for your participation in the Singing Hoosiers, you may register for course number X070, a two credit course for which there is no fee.