VocalEssence Volunteer Chorus Auditions

VocalEssence Chorus Auditions
Approximately 120 volunteer positions. The 15-minute audition consists of one prepared piece (classical or sacred/gospel, memorization not required), sight reading, and tonal memory. Chorus members re-audition every few years. There is a $12 non-refundable audition fee for auditioning with VocalEssence.
Sign-Up for an audition time here.

Audition Schedule
Saturday, April 29th 10am-5pm
Thursday, May 11th 5pm-9pm
Thursday, May 18th 5pm-9pm
Saturday, May 20th 10am-5pm

Audition Day Protocol
As the audition day can flex slightly schedule-wise, please arrive 15 minutes prior to your audition. You will be asked to complete a short registration form. Warm-up space is not available. Please email or call (612) 547-1480 if you are running late or unable to make your audition.

Audition Location
Plymouth Congregational Church
1900 Nicollet Avenue (Franklin & Nicollet), Minneapolis, MN 55403
Park free in the church lot (Lot A on the map); enter the church through the door on the LaSalle Avenue (West) side of the building (under the covered walkway) and follow signs to auditions.

Accompanists
You must have an accompanist; you may bring your own or use ours. The cost of using our accompanist is included in your audition fee. When you schedule your audition, let us know if you plan to use our accompanist. You do not need to provide music to us in advance, but be sure to bring a copy of your music to your audition for the accompanist.

Concert Attire
Should you be accepted into the VocalEssence Chorus, you are required to purchase concert attire at your own expense. Men are required to wear a tuxedo. Women are required to purchase a specially designed dress at a cost of $65-$75 (plus alterations).

General Rehearsal Information
Rehearsals are held on Tuesday evenings from September through May, plus special rehearsals and dress rehearsals as needed for each concert; most take place at Plymouth Congregational Church in Minneapolis. VocalEssence singers are expected to commit to the full VocalEssence concert season.

The VocalEssence Chorus is a volunteer-based ensemble of approximately 120 singers. Rehearsals run from 7-9:30 pm on Tuesday evenings, plus dress rehearsals for each concert. Chorus members sing on most season and community concerts.

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