About Our Audition Process
Registration for the 2023-24 season is now open for the VocalEssence Ensemble Singers and Chorus. Read below for information about each ensemble and the audition requirements.
Ensemble Singers Auditions
Eight paid positions per section; professional experience required. Ensemble Singers re-audition annually. Auditioning for the Ensemble Singers consists of two rounds:
Round 1 auditions are 15 minutes in length and consist of three parts:
Component 1: two vocal solos of your choice, approximately 2 minutes each, with at least one selection sung in English
Component 2: sight reading exercise
Components 3: vocal range check
Round 2, if selected to continue, will consist of a 30-40 minute callback with other section members to listen for balance and blend of prospective Ensemble Singers.
VocalEssence Chorus Auditions
The VocalEssence Chorus is an auditioned ensemble of approximately 80-100 volunteer singers. Chorus members re-audition every 2 years as a way to check-in vocally with the conductors.
Auditions are 10-15 minutes in length and consist of three parts:
Component 1: one vocal solo (or excerpt) up to 2 minutes
Component 2: America the Beautiful
Component 3: vocal exercises
Audition Dates and Registration
Auditions for both the Chorus and Ensemble Singers will be held primarily in-person in April and May of 2023. Auditions will be held at Plymouth Congregational Church in Minneapolis on the following dates:
- Thursday, April 13: 4:00-7:00p — full
- Sunday, April 16: 1:30-5:00p
- Saturday, May 13: 10:00a-2:00p — full
- Tuesday, May 23: 5:00-9:30p — full
Please note: We are in the process of determining additional audition dates & times. Thank you for your patience while we increase our capacity to hear more singers! If you are unable to make it to one of the above dates please email audition@vocalessence.org to discuss potential options. Please note: if you are interested in the Ensemble Singers, Round 2 callbacks will be held on Thursday, May 25 between 5:30-9:00p at Plymouth Congregational Church. Further details will be sent to those selected for callbacks.
If you would like to audition, please register for an audition using the button below: