Audition
Audition Information
Concert Choir
The Concert Choir is Emory University's select chamber choir. The group is open to all Emory students regardless of major; you do not need to be a music major to participate!
auditions are open for the 2024-2025 academic season. sign up now!
how do i sign up?
Location: Schwartz Hall Room #301, 1700 N Decatur Rd.
Dates: Tuesday, August 27 - Thursday, August 29, 2024
Sign up for Concert Choir using this link: https://secure.web.emory.edu/music/eaudition/user/login
If you wish to audition for Concert Choir but are unable to come to any of the published times, please contact the interim director Jon Easter at jonathan.easter@emory.edu.
FAQ
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Dr. Nelson will ask you about your previous choral experience, vocalize you through your range, and ask you to sightread. Most singers have a strong choral background that includes high school choir and some honor choir or all-state choir participation.
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This is optional. If you have one, it would be to your advantage to sing a prepared piece. It gives you an opportunity to show your musicality and phrasing. A classical piece is best, although a folk song is also acceptable. If you don't have a piece, not a problem.
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No, Dr. Nelson will serve as your accompanist!
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Emory Concert Choir rehearses on Mondays and Wednesdays from 4 to 6 PM.
University Chorus
University Chorus is Emory’s large mixed chorus. It is open to all students and community members. The choir most notably performs in the annual tradition Lessons & Carols!
auditions are open for the 2024-2025 academic season. sign up now!
how do i sign up?
Location: Schwartz Hall Room #301, 1700 N Decatur Rd.
Dates and Times: Sunday, August 25, 2:00-5:00 PM Monday, August 26, 6:00-8:00 PM Thursday, August 29, 6:00-8:00 PM
No advance sign-up is necessary, simply come to the Schwartz Center for the Performing Arts (1700 N. Decatur Rd.) during any of these days and times.
FAQ
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You will be asked to sing scales, sightread, and sing a short song of your choice such as Happy Birthday, My Country Tis of Thee, Amazing Grace, etc! No accompaniment will be provided for the song of your choosing.
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University Chorus rehearses on Mondays from 7:30 - 9:30 PM.
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Auditions will occur in Schwartz Center for the Performing Arts (1700 N. Decatur Rd.) Enter the building through the door opposite of North Decatur Rd. Please use the Fishburne Parking Deck. You will find a table where you will sign-in and current chorus members ready to answer any questions you might have.