Audition Information

"Auditions are held at the beginning of each semester. Anyone interested in singing with us for Spring 2012 should email Fred Jodry at Fred_Jodry@brown.edu

WEEKLY REHEARSALS ARE HELD IN THE STEINERT PRACTICE CENTER
(corner of Hope & Power streets)

FULL CHOIR: MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS, 6:30-8:30 P.M.
SECTIONALS: TWICE A MONTH, 8:30-9:00 P.M.

The Brown University Chorus is a great way to meet a wide range of undergraduate and graduate students, while working toward a high artistic goal of beautiful singing. For dedicated singers, regular required attendance at rehearsals and sectionals and frequent performance opportunities, and social gatherings guarantee a rewarding experience.

The Chorus may be taken for credit (one half credit per semester).
Register for MUSC0600 (FALL) - MUSC0601 (SPRING)

AUDITION PROCEDURE:
1) The audition consists of singing simple scales and warm-ups and a prepared song, aria, or ditty of your choosing (a Christmas carol, patriotic song, hymn, madrigal --anything you know well).
2) Ear-training: repeating simple melodies, intervals and a brief excerpt for sight-singing.
3) Voice size, tone, vowel clarity, pitch and general musicianship will be considered! Enthusiasm and confidence help too. Preference is given to those with prior choral or vocal experience. Bring a brief resume of your vocal and/choral experience
4) Returning singers are required to re-audition each year.
5) A chorus audition can also count as an audition for applied voice, if you are interested in private voice study for credit. ( NOTE: a fee applies for AMP voice lessons).

Bring a prepared piece to the audition if possible (not required) and be prepared to sight-read.

If you have any questions or concerns about audition expectations please email Fred_Jodry@brown.edu with your inquiry.
Thank you for your interest!