Yes, we are auditioning for all ages! Auditions for the 2020-21 season will be a bit different, since we’re going virtual! All auditions for the coming season will be conducted over Zoom, from the safety of your own home.
We are auditioning now for all our choirs. Read on for updated audition information. If you’re ready to schedule your audition, contact us now to schedule your time.
Curious about choir? If you’re curious about trying choir but not sure if you want to audition, we invite you to join us for two free virtual rehearsals first. Try it out and see if it’s right for you, before scheduling your audition.
Our office staff are also happy to answer any questions you may have.
Audition Requirements
Piccolo (age 5-7) – at the Piccolo level, auditions are non-competitive and are mostly a placement interview so we can meet each other and learn whether choir is the right fit for your child. Auditions will be individual this year with Piccolo Conductor, Catherine Campolin via Zoom. They will be approximately 7 minutes in length – no prior experience is required, and there are no preparation requirements.
Toccatas, Partitas, Chorales (ages 8-13) – these auditions will be individual, approximately 10 minutes in length and led by Marisa Gaetanne or Catherine Campolin. We ask students to prepare one vocal selection of their choosing. This could be a favourite Disney or folk song, Oh Canada, Happy Birthday – whatever you feel confident singing. Singers will also be asked to complete some vocal exercises to determine range and experience.
Chorus (ages 13-17) – individual auditions of 10-15 minutes in length with Marisa Gaetanne. Singers are asked to prepare two vocal selections of their choosing. Singers will also be asked to complete some vocal exercises to determine range and may be asked to sight sing a short example.
Youth Choir (boys changed voices and girls 17 and up) – individual auditions of 10 minutes in length with Shane Raman. Singers are asked to prepare one vocal selection of their choice and may be asked to demonstrate vocal range and sight singing expertise.
Sarbande (adult chamber choir) – individual auditions of 10 minutes in length with Shane Raman. Singers are asked to prepare one vocal selection of their choice and may be asked to demonstrate vocal range and sight singing expertise.
Vancouver Bach Choir – adult symphonic choir. individual auditions of 10 minutes in length with Leslie Dala. Singers are asked to prepare one vocal selection of their choice and may be asked to demonstrate vocal range and sight singing expertise.