Auditions
Spring 2024 Auditions
Thank you for your interest in choral singing at Cornell! Auditions for Spring 2024 have now closed. Information on future auditions will be released in August 2024.
Auditions will be held in Lincoln Hall, room 233. The audition process will include sight reading, singing scales, and singing the chorus of any song of your choice. Please arrive 5-10min early to your audition slot to fill out your audition form. Good luck!
Please contact recruitment@chorus.cornell.edu with any questions about auditions. For more information, visit singatcornell.com/audition.
The Audition Process
The Cornell University Chorus holds auditions jointly with the Cornell University Glee Club and the Cornell Chorale at the beginning of each academic semester. Auditions are structured in two rounds. Scheduling your first-round audition in advance is recommended, but walk-in auditions are generally allowed if the audition schedule permits.
In the first-round audition, each singer is evaluated individually according to vocal range, pitch-matching ability, and sight-reading skill, demonstrated through a series of guided exercises. There is no need to prepare anything.
Based on the results of the first-round auditions, a limited number of auditionees will be selected to participate in the second round of auditions. All auditionees will be notified of their results by phone or email and told the times and locations of the second-round audition.
The second round of auditions consists of two parts. First, the prospective members will attend a Chorus rehearsal to learn a selection from our current repertoire. Then, during a scheduled timeslot, each auditionee will perform this selection in a quartet (SSAA) or small ensemble. This exercise tests each auditionee's ability to sing expressively, listen to others, and work effectively with an ensemble. All second-round auditionees will be notified of their results by phone or email.
After Eight
Members of the Chorus have the opportunity to audition for After Eight, our a cappella subset. After Eight performs at various venues throughout the year, both with the Chorus and on its own. For more information about After Eight, visit https://cornellaftereight.weebly.com/ or send an email to cuaftereight@gmail.com.
Ask Questions, View a Rehearsal
The Chorus is always looking for enthusiastic new members! If you have any questions or would like to sit in on a rehearsal, send an email to chorus@cornell.edu. We would love to hear from you! Similar choral opportunities are available for tenor and bass voices with the Cornell University Glee Club, reachable by email at gleeclub@cornell.edu.
FAQ
What is the difference between the different singing groups at Cornell? Which one is right for me?
Go to our Sing at Cornell website to read more about choral opportunities offered on campus!
Does the Chorus ever sing with the Glee Club or is it all treble voices all year long?
The Chorus performs by itself for the fall semester and most tours. However, much of the spring semester is spent rehearsing and performing a major work with the Cornell University Glee Club. Socially, the two groups overlap often and hold many joint events. To learn more about the Glee Club, visit: www.gleeclub.com.
What is the time commitment like being a member of the Chorus?
To find out more about the typical Chorus schedule and time commitment, go to Typical Chorus Schedule.
When/where can I hear the Chorus sing to find out what the Chorus sounds like?
Check out our Listen page to hear our sound!
If you're on campus, you can also come to one of our concerts! Check our Concert Schedule for upcoming performances.