Chorus Austin welcomes singers of all voice parts to audition.
Auditions for our 25-26 season will take place in August 2025.
Friday August 1st 6-10pm
Saturday August 2nd 10am-6pm
Sunday August 3rd 1-8pm
Audition requirements are listed below.
If you were unable to audition with us this summer and are interested in being notified of future audition dates, please fill out this form.
If you have any questions, please email audition@chorusaustin.org.
Important Dates:
Those considering auditions should be ready to commit to the following dates for the ensemble they are planning to join.
Symphonic Chorus
Rehearsals - Monday evenings from 7-10pm (August to mid-April)
Chamber Ensemble
Rehearsals- Tuesday evenings from 7-10pm (mid August to mid-May)
Audition Requirements
Auditions are held with Chorus Austin's Artistic Director Ryan Heller. Section Leaders may also be present.
Each audition lasts about 10-15 minutes and includes three parts:
Vocalization and Tonal Memory
You will be lead through a series of vocal exercises to hear range, different vowel sounds, and ability to produce a variety of colors
You will also be tested on tonal memory (a series of intervals will be played and you will be asked to sing them back)
The purpose of this portion of the audition is twofold: to identify the aural learners among us and to evaluate your singer’s ear
Sight Reading and Harmonization
You will be asked to sight read two short excerpts - one a cappella, and one accompanied
You may use solfege, numbers, or any syllable that works for you
All candidates are required to attempt the sight reading, regardless of experience level, for music-reading assessment.
Performance Piece
Please prepare an art song or aria
Selections in a foreign language are preferred (but not required)
Your piece does not have to be memorized (although memorization is preferred)
If the piece is accompanied, bring sheet music for the accompanist. (Chorus Austin will provide an accompanist)
The piece must be of a classical nature - NO POP SONGS are accepted for an audition
If you have questions regarding your piece, please do not hesitate to ask (see below)
Chorus Austin will provide an accompanist. Please bring sheet music for our accompanist.
Prospective Featured Soloists: Prepare at least two contrasting selections, with one from the standard oratorio repertoire.