Choral Auditions
Thank you for your interest in the University of Minnesota Choirs. We have five different choral ensembles that serve a range of experience and ability and provide a place for all singers interested in singing in a choir. If you have any questions, please email us at this address.
There are two different types of choral ensembles at the University of Minnesota: Auditioned Ensembles and Non-Auditioned Campus Singers Ensembles. All of our ensembles are open to all students, regardless of major or college affiliation.
Auditioned Ensembles
Experienced singers with a significant background in choral singing looking for a rigorous and exciting musical experience will find our auditioned ensembles most rewarding. Auditioned ensembles usually perform in 3 to 4 concerts each semester and may also be called to perform for special concerts and conducting recitals. These ensembles include:
- MUS 3230, section 001 - University Women's Chorus, meets MW 3:35 – 5:05 pm
- MUS 5240, section 001 - University Singers, meets MWF 12:45 – 2:15 pm
All students interested in joining University Singers must audition. Students interested in joining University Women’s Chorus for the first time must audition; returning University Women’s Chorus students need not audition.
Fall 2024 Audition Information
Fall 2024 choral auditions will take place in person the first week of classes, September 3-6. See audition times below.
Date | Time | Room |
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September 3-6 | TBD | TBD |
Fill out an Ensemble Audition Interest Form to be notified when audition materials and audition sign-up form are available. Course registration will occur upon completion of a successful audition.
Auditioned ensembles begin fall rehearsals the week of September 9, 2024.
2023-24 Choral Audition Requirements (2024-25 requirements available soon)
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Prepare a 2-3 minute accompanied solo of your choice. The selection can be in any language and drawn from the following:• folk, popular, art, or original songs• hymns or patriotic songs• excerpt from opera / oratorio solo arias or musical theater solo songs
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Bring your music to your audition; a piano accompanist will be provided.
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Prepare Exercise 3 from the UMN Audition Vocalises Sheet
- You will also be asked to vocalize and sing tonal memory exercises.
Non-Auditioned Ensembles
Any student can register for any of the Campus Singers sections or Gospel Choir without audition. Register early, as these ensembles often fill up. Ensembles include:
- MUS 3200, section 001 - Campus Singers Gold (Mixed Ensemble) meets Tuesday/Thursday from 12:15 – 1:15 pm
- MUS 3200, section 002 - Campus Singers Maroon (Mixed Ensemble), meets Mondays from 6:00 – 8:00 pm
- MUS 3380, section 001 - Gospel Choir (Mixed Ensemble), meets Tuesdays from 6:00 – 8:00 pm