Audition for the VocalEssence Chorus & Ensemble Singers
Auditions for volunteer VocalEssence Chorus members and paid VocalEssence Ensemble Singers positions are currently being scheduled on April 25 and May 1, 2, & 4, 2010. To schedule an audition please visit our online audition scheduling page. For questions, contact Elissa Weller at 612-547-1452 or eweller@vocalessence.org.
Rehearsals are held on Tuesday evenings from September through May, plus special rehearsals and dress rehearsals as needed. The volunteer VocalEssence Chorus generally sings at all season concerts and on many VocalEssence recordings. The VocalEssence Ensemble Singers perform at season and community concerts, and also take part in tours, recordings, radio broadcasts, and other special occasions.
About Auditioning for the VocalEssence Chorus
Approximately 100 volunteer positions. The 10-minute audition consists of one prepared piece (classical or sacred/gospel, memorization not required), sight reading, and tonal memory. There is a $10 fee if auditioning for the Volunteer Chorus.
This option is for new members who would like to audition for the volunteer chorus only. If you would like to audition for the Ensemble Singers, please see below.
About Auditioning for the VocalEssence Ensemble Singers
Eight paid positions per section; professional experience required. The 15-minute audition consists of two prepared pieces (at least one in a foreign language––memorization not required), sight reading, and tonal memory. There is a $15 fee if auditioning for the Ensemble Singers. Callbacks for Ensemble Singer positions will be held on Thursday, May 20 from 6-9pm.
This option is for new or returning members who would like to audition for the Ensemble Singers or both groups.
Location:
Plymouth Congregational Church
1900 Nicollet Avenue (Franklin & Nicollet), Minneapolis
Park free in the church lot (Lot A on the map); enter the church through the door on the LaSalle Avenue (West) side of the building (under the covered walkway); follow signs to auditions.
Accompanists
You must have an accompanist; you may bring your own or use ours. The cost of using our accompanist is included in your audition fee. When you schedule your audition, let us know if you plan to use our accompanist.
Concert Attire
Should you be accepted into the VocalEssence Chorus or Ensemble Singers, you are required to purchase your own concert attire at your own expense. Men are required to purchase a tuxedo. Women are required to purchase a specially designed dress at a cost of $200; a limited number of used dresses at lower prices are sold on a first-come, first-served basis at the first dress fitting. More information will be provided during the summer.
