Auditions for the 2023-24 Season
​are now open! 

Chorus Austin welcomes singers of all voice parts to audition for our Symphonic Choir and Chamber Ensemble. Auditions will be held on August 18-20, 2023. Audition requirements and available times to audition are listed below. 

Please note that as of June, 2023, Chorus Austin is strongly suggesting (BUT NOT currently REQUIRING) all singers planning to participate in-person to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.  Full vaccination is defined as having received at least two shots no later than 14 days prior to the audition date.

Important Dates for those considering auditions: 

• Symphonic Chorus rehearsals are on Monday evenings from 7-10pm between mid-September and mid-May.
• Chamber Ensemble rehearsals are on Tuesday evenings from 7-10pm between mid September and mid-May.
• Symphonic Chorus concerts are currently planned on the following dates: October 21-22, 2023; December 5, 2023; December 10, 2023; December 16-17, 2023; February 9-10, 2024; and May 11, 2024.
• Chamber Ensemble concerts are currently planned on the following dates: October 21-22, 2023; December 16-17, 2023; February 24-25, 2024; and May 11, 2024.

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. This is not only about a singer’s ear, but identifying the aural learners among us.

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 try the sight reading, regardless of experience, for music-reading assessment.

Performance Piece

• Please prepare an art song or aria, selections in a foreign are preferred but not required. Your piece does not have to be memorized (although memorization is preferred), but sheet music is required for the 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.

If you are a prospective featured soloist, plan to prepare two contrasting selections, with one from the standard oratorio repertoire.

Audition Dates and Times:

If you are 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.