Ensembles: Audition Information
Choral Placement Auditions - Fall 2011
Dates and Times:
Wednesday August 24: 12 pm-6 pm, 7pm-9 pm
Thursday August 25: 10 am- 12 pm, 1 pm-5:30 pm, 7 pm- 9 pm
Friday August 26: 10am-12 pm, 1pm-5:30 pm, 7pm-9pm
Who needs to audition?
All students in the Jacobs School of Music who are not in a doctoral degree program are required to audition and participate in an ensemble each semester of enrollment. Your degree program dictates your area of ensemble participation. Undergraduate and graduate students who are not majoring in an orchestral or band instrument are required to audition for choral ensemble placement. 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?
Sign up for your audition in MA051 beginning August 1st. Voice majors and non-voice majors will audition for a small group of the choral conducting faculty and conducting majors. When signing up for an audition you will be given an Ensemble Audition Form to bring completed to your audition.
Auditions last approximately 7 minutes.
Voice majors should prepare one song in any style or language - No opera arias, please. An accompanist will be provided, so bring your sheet music.
Non voice-majors typically do not have vocal music in their repertoire, so feel free to bring any popular melody, folk song or hymn with you, or we can provide some of these things at your audition.
All students will sight-read a melodic and a rhythmic excerpt.
What happens after your audition?
Audition results and further instructions for call-backs will be posted outside the Choral Office (MA051) by Monday, August 29.
Can't find your name on a choral roster or instruction notice?
Don't worry. We frequently wait to post final rosters until the call-backs are completed. Once final rosters are posted, they will include information on when and where to pick up music in time for your first rehearsal.
Please do not wait until the first week of classes to sign up for a choral placement audition particularly if you are a voice major. By completing your choral audition before the first week of classes you will be free to concentrate on opera auditions which take place during the first week of classes. We are also able to make your ensemble assignment before classes begin giving you an opportunity to schedule your regular voice lesson time with your teacher.
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.
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.
Audition dates are…
Friday, August 26th: 1:00 –5:00
Saturday, August 27th: 10:00-12:00, 1:00-6:00
Auditions will be held in the Music Annex, room MA404.
Schedule auditions in person at the Music Annex, room MA051, or call 855-0427.
Pre-Audition Workshop...
An information session will be held on Thursday, August 25, at 7:00 - 8:00 pm in the Music Annex room MA404. Representatives of the Singing Hoosiers will be available to answer questions regarding the group and auditions.
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.
