Auditions

Auditions for our musical season typically take place in late August and early January. We invite you to indicate your interest in an audition via the form below, and our Membership Chair will contact you.

Our next auditions will be Jan 7 2019 7:30-9:30pm. The Request form will allow you to specify what times you prefer for your audition.

Request an Audition

Schedule an Audition Date/Time

Thank you for your interest in The Concert Singers of Cary. You can schedule an upcoming audition here.
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Name*
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Email*
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Telephone*
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Voice part*
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Auditioning for which group(s)?*select all that apply
Symphonic Choir
Chorale
Chamber Choir
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Choral experience or other musical background*
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Education*Please include Institution(s), Degree(s), & Year(s)
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Foreign languages you've sung in*
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Foreign languages you're fluent in*
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Have you sung with Concert Singers in the past?*
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Have you auditioned with Concert Singers in the past?*
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REQUIRED AUDITION INFORMATION Please indicate your audition selection and preferred audition date/time below
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Audition selection(s) and composer(s)*
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Source*How you heard about the auditions
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Service*rate our service
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Preferred Audition Date/Time* 1st choice 2nd choice 3rd choice
Jan 7 @ 7:30PM
Jan 7 @ 8:00PM
Jan 7 @ 8:30PM
Jan 7 @ 9:00PM
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Audition specifics

1. Auditions take place at the Cary Arts Center (map), in the Marcus Dry room, unless otherwise noted.
2. We’ll work with you to schedule a specific 10 minute increment.
3. Your audition is private with our Artistic Director and our accompanist.
4. An accompanist will be provided. We do not use prerecorded music in auditions.
5. Selections do not need to be from memory, but if you use music bring an extra copy for the accompanist.
6. You will be notified by email regarding your audition results.

Symphonic Choir candidates:
The Symphonic Choir is our primary large ensemble that performs in most concerts; about 120 people. Please prepare any song of your choosing that is at your comfort level that you believe shows you at your best. As an alternative, you may sing America the Beautiful or any other hymn of your choice. It is important that you come prepared to sing something specific.

Chorale candidates:
The Chorale is a large subgroup of the Symphonic Choir, used for select additional performances; about 70 people. Be prepared to sing a song or aria from the classical tradition that you feel shows you at your best. Ideally, it should be in a foreign language and demonstrate ability at singing fast melismatic passages. In addition to your selection include the following excerpts from Handel’s Messiah:

For Unto us a Child is Born (PDF)
-Soprano: Measures 7-18
-Alto: Measures 56-61
-Tenor: Measures 38-41
-Bass: Measures 19-25

All We Like Sheep (PDF)
-Soprano: Measures 11-29
-Alto: Measures 13-23
-Tenor: Measures 23-43
-Bass: Measures 43-53

Chamber Choir candidates:
The Chamber Choir is a select small ensemble that performs regularly throughout the season; about 35 people. Advanced musicianship and strong music reading skills are necessary. Prepare pieces as described for “Chorale Candidates” above (song/aria and excerpts) PLUS “But All Shall Be Well” from James Whitbourn’s Luminosity Movement X (10) (excerpt pages 79- 82) (PDF).

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	101 Dry Avenue	Fuller Blunt Scholarship
	Cary, NC 27511	CSC Member Login
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Some images courtesy of Denny Colvin and Mark Rainey

Preferred Audition Date/Time*	1st choice	2nd choice	3rd choice
Jan 7 @ 7:30PM
Jan 7 @ 8:00PM
Jan 7 @ 8:30PM
Jan 7 @ 9:00PM