Choral Ensemble Auditions

Choral Ensembles – X070

Audition Information

Auditions for fall semester will be held during Welcome Week at the times listed below. 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. There are separate sign-up sheets for voice-majors and non-voice majors. Frequently non-voice majors have a lot of singing experience and demonstrate excellent natural singing skills. We will ask them to audition with the voice-majors for a suitable ensemble placement. Upon signing up for an audition each student receives a Choral Ensembles Audition Form to fill out and bring to the audition. The form asks for local contact information and class schedule. The auditions last 7 minutes for voice majors and 5 minutes for non-voice majors. The faculty conductors are principally interested in hearing how well a student matches pitch, musical instincts, the student's vocal range, and general approach to music-making. Students are advised to sing something they feel comfortable performing for a small audience of faculty members and student conductors. An art song of any period and language or solo selection from an oratorio is ideal. Please do NOT sing an operatic aria at this audition. An accompanist is provided at the auditions so please bring sheet music.

Non-voice majors typically will not have studied any song repertoire so collections of well-known folk tunes will be available to read from at the auditions. If a student wishes to bring song collections, hymnals, etc. to sing from, these options are acceptable.

The audition results will be posted outside the Choral Office (MA051) by September 8th. Along with the audition results we will post signs indicating when the first rehearsal takes place and when and where to pick up your music. We encourage all students enrolled in X070 to schedule your choral ensemble auditions as early in the audition process as possible. For students who plan to audition for roles in the IU Opera Theater, we recommend that you complete your choral audition by Friday, August 29th so that you can give your full attention to your opera audition the following week.

AUDITION TIMES, FALL 2008

Wednesday August 27 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Thursday August 28 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Friday August 29 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Tuesday September 2nd from 12:30 - 5:00 & 6:00 - 10:00 p.m.

Wednesday September 3rd from 12:30 - 5:00 p.m.

Callbacks for University Singers, Pro Arte, Contemporary Vocal Ensemble & University Chorale will be on Thursday & Friday, September 4 & 5 from 2:30 - 6:00 p.m. 

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. You may also phone 812-855-0427 during regular business hours to request an audition time.

The auditions take place on the following dates and times.

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

Saturday, August 30 - 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Sunday, August 31 - 3:00 - 5:30 pm (or later if necessary)

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.