Auditions

The Cascadian Chorale holds auditions year-round. If you are interesting in auditioning, please read this page and submit the form below. Questions can be addressed to auditions@cascadianchorale.org.

The Cascadian Chorale affords challenges even to the experienced singer. Although our members' level of expertise is generally high, we still present an opportunity to less experienced singers who are willing to work independently. It is a goal of the Chorale to welcome singers who are dedicated to the joy of making music and to help them to develop artistically. The new singer will find the Chorale to be a warm and supportive community. Our membership spans a wide age range, from recent graduates to retirees. We have frequent post-rehearsal social gatherings as well as post-concert parties. Rehearsals are on Monday evenings in Factoria (south Bellevue).

Auditions take approximately twenty minutes per person. As a candidate, you should be prepared to:

Demonstrate your vocal range;
Demonstrate your aural memory and basic sight-singing skills;
Prepare Ravenscroft’s There were three ravens (download), such that you can sing your part with basic harmonic support being supplied on piano;
Prepare the first two pages of the “Kyrie eleison” section from Mozart’s Requiem (download), such that you can sing your part unaccompanied.

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Please contact us by submitting the form below. You may also reach us at auditions@cascadianchorale.org.

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What voice part do you sing?

How did you hear about the Cascadian Chorale?

With which other choirs have you recently sung?

Please tell us something about your musical training and what areas of musicianship you'd like to develop.

Please tell us the titles and composers of five choral compositions you have most enjoyed learning and singing.

Do you have any questions or concerns that you'd like to discuss before scheduling an audition? Our Auditions Coordinator will respond via email.