CHORALE AUDITIONS

Join one of the most exciting and dynamic choral group in Los Angeles! We're passionate about making great music and always on the lookout for more fantastic singers. Membership represents a significant commitment of time, including weekly Tuesday night rehearsals and home study. If you participated in your collegiate chorus or have studied music, you're probably a good candidate. Firmly grounded choral musicians are encouraged to audition.

John Sutton, Artistic Director/Conductor
James Lent, Accompanist

Audition requirements:

• • Must be at least 18 years or older
  • Need a good singing voice that will blend with the ensemble
  • Ability to read music well

Fifteen-minute audition to include:

• • Choral resume and picture 
  • Sing a prepared song of your choice (see below) 
  • Vocal Range Check
  • Sight Reading
  • Tonal Memory
  • Brief interview
  • Sing a chromatic and whole step scale
  

Sing a prepared song of your choice which: 

• illustrates the beauty of tone that you bring to the Chorale
• doesn’t just stay in the low end of your range, but a melody that takes you into your lower and higher ranges
• you connect with emotionally
• allows you to really perform and bring to life a musical moment, rather than just sing a song
• is in any style that you are comfortable with

An accompanist will be provided.

Should you become a member of the Chorale, you will share in the satisfaction of producing unforgettable musical experiences for our audiences. As members, singers agree to :

• • Contribute $25 dues per month for 10 months ($250 / year)
  • Sell four tickets to each concert, or four season tickets
  • Procure the required concert attire: white tie and tails for men and a uniform long black dress for the women, plus concert music folder
  • Participate in the funding and operation of the Chorale, including promoting the concerts, supporting fund-raising activities, and performing volunteer tasks.
  

<<Click here to fill out our REQUIRED audition form>> 

FAQ's

Q) What voice parts are you looking for?
A) All parts!

Q) What kind of vocal training do you require your singers to have?
A) None, though the majority of our singers have received formal training at some point in time. Many are former music majors or sing semi-professionally outside the Chorale. All singers in the chorale have excellent musicianship that includes sight-reading, pitch and rhythmic abilities. 

Q) Do I need to have experience singing in a choir?
A) Yes. You should have previous choir experience in large or small groups. 

Q) How much time will be expected of me?
A) You will rehearse once weekly with the group. Outside of rehearsal, you will be expected to practice regularly in order to retain your music. 

Q) Do you do anything fun?
A) We think singing is fun! However, we also hold social gatherings and events including monthly post-rehearsal happy hours, restaurant fundraiser dinners, concert after-parties and other gatherings that build a sense of community and camaraderie within the chorale. Attendance is not required but it is encouraged!

For additional information, or to arrange your audition, call us at 818-591-1735