We love to hear from enthusiastic young singers! All singers enter our program by friendly auditions, usually in late May/early June & early September. To book an audition for you or your child, or for general information regarding auditions and available audition dates, please feel free to contact us at vbcc.auditions@vancouverbachchoir.com
Please view the Audition Requirements below for specific information for each age group.
PICCOLO (kindergarten, grade one & two) Singers for this level audition in groups of up to six children. There is no need to prepare anything for this level. Auditions will include vocal and rhythmic exercises as well as some individual time at the piano with the conductor. Auditions last approximately 20-30 minutes.
TOCCATAS (grades three & four) For this level, singers should prepare a song of their choice. Classical, folk, or traditional musical theatre is preferred. The conductor will take each child through rhythmic, aural and vocal skills exercises. Auditions are done individually and last approximately seven minutes.
PARTITAS (grades three to seven) For this level, singers should prepare a song of their choice. Classical, folk, or traditional musical theatre is preferred. The conductor will take each child through rhythmic, aural and vocal skills exercises. Auditions are done individually and last approximately seven minutes.
CHORALES (grades five to eight) For this level, singers should prepare two (2) songs of their choice. Preferred genres include classical, folk, or traditional musical theatre, and the two selections should be in contrasting styles with one in a language other than English. The conductor will take each child through rhythmic, aural and vocal skills exercises. Auditions are done individually and last approximately seven minutes.
CHORUS (grades six to ten) New applicants to Chorus should prepare two (2) songs, one in English and one in another language, from the classical, traditional folk, or classic musical theatre repertoire. Facility with solfege, intervals, scales and vocal technique will be assessed. Auditions last approximately fifteen minutes.
YOUTH CHOIR (girls in grade eleven and up and boys with changed voices) This is our first SATB choir. For this level, singers should prepare a song of their choice. Classical, folk, or traditional musical theatre is preferred if possible. There will also be other rhythmic and vocal exercises. Auditions are done individually.
Growing up, being a part of the VBCC family really helped me gain a lot of confidence and got me out of my shell. Now, I owe my career to the training I received from the choir!
