Audition
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Details of our past seasons can be found by clicking HERE
Details of our current Season are HERE
Auditions will be held on September 1, 2026 in Fine Arts Building, UofA, Edmonton.
Click HERE to submit an Application
Click HERE to book an Audition
Click HERE for Audition piece
Auditions are 10 minutes long, and are comprised of the following pieces:
- Sing a series of simple vocal exercises to display your vocal range, colour and timbre
- Presentation of the Audition piece, as provided above, in your chosen voice part on a neutral syllable (eg: lah, nah, loo, noo). German text is not necessary. You will be accompanied by our pianist. We do not accept an outside pianist or an audio tape
- Sing-back intervals, short melodies and chords played for you by our pianist
- Tap, clap or verbalize with “tah” a brief rhythm
- Sight-read a brief melody
In the audition, we will evaluate the following:
- vocal timbre, colour and range
- intonation
- rhythm
- ability to follow musical instructions
- flexibility and ability to learn
We are well aware that sometimes nervousness may prevent you from performing at your best in an audition. Please be assured that we take these factors into account, but at the same time, the more prepared you are, the better you will perform under the inherent stress of an audition.
Please come prepared to exhibit your musical skills.
If you are not currently a member of the choir, a completed Application Form is required prior to your audition.
Section Leader Positions
Do you consider yourself a musical leader? Consider applying for a Section Leader Position. More information available by clicking button below.
Songsters
The Songsters are a small group of choristers who perform concerts (often free) for senior’s homes and the like at Christmas and all year round. Contact us to make a booking, we will work with your budget.
Up Close & Personal
The Educational Outreach program, Up Close & Personal, offers free events to students and educators to meet with the musical leadership of the choir along with the soloists for a specific performance, eat pizza, drink juice and coffee, and watch the dress rehearsal. This behind-the-scenes experience enhances understanding and enjoyment of the music for young singers and musicians. Click button below to be added to our mailing list for advance notice of upcoming events.
Many thanks to our sponsors – Susan and Felipe Aguerrevere in honour of Bart and Carole West – for making this event possible!
and to Long & McQuade for draw prizes
Scholarship
For more than forty years the choir has funded an undergraduate scholarship in Vocal Performance at the UofA, currently in the amount of $3,500 annually.
