Choir Auditions

 

UPCOMING AUDITION DATES:

Fall 2011: September 10-12, 2011
Winter 2012: Begins January 3, 2012
Spring 2012: TBA

 

Collegiate Singers:

WHO: Singers with previous experience in an auditioned choir at BYU-Idaho may audition for Dr. Kempton or Dr. Ashby directly; others MUST sing a preliminary audition
WHEN: Main auditions begin 1-2 days before classes begin each semester
WHERE: Snow Building—sign up in hallway near 282B and C
PREPARE: A memorized song or hymn (60-90 seconds); range and skills check

Men's Choir:

WHO: Men with previous experience singing in an auditioned choir or those with confidence in their ability to match pitch and sing in tune
WHEN: In class, the first day of classes
WHERE: Snow 269
PREPARE: Men will be asked to sing a melody and/or part of a hymn (no preparation of the hymn is necessary) Those interested in being considered for Men's Choir should officially register for the class prior to the audition. The course is MUSIC 315.
Significant preliminary communication will be via campus email to those registered in the course.

University Choir:

No audition required. Register now for Music 312, section 1 (women) or section 2 (men). Off-track MEN may register for the continuing education section.

 

Women’s Choir:

WHO: Any ladies may audition. Previous choral experience in an auditioned choir is desirable.
WHEN: Private auditions begin 1-2 days before classes begin each semester
WHERE: Snow Building—sign up in hallway near 282B and 282C
PREPARE: A memorized song (40-60 seconds)--there will be a range and skills check, and some sightreading
CALLBACK AUDITIONS: A second audition (the Callback) for those who pass the private audition is held during the choir class time

Women’s Glee:

No audition required. Register now for Music 313.

Vocal Union:

See their webpage for more info