University of Dayton Chorale, 2022-23

Thank you for your interest in performing with the University of Dayton Chorale.

Auditions are available via an application form and vocal recording upload in the link below. The deadline is Aug. 23.

Audition Requirements

1. Please fill out the information on this Online Application Form.
2. Vocalise: An ascending vocalise of your choosing, starting in your middle register and repeated by increasing half step until you reach the top of your range. This vocalise should be done once at mf dynamic. Please indicate your starting note before the vocalise and your highest note when you finish.
3. Descending: Vocalise of your choosing, starting in your middle register and repeated by decreasing half step until you reach the bottom of your range. This vocalise need only to be done once, at a mf dynamic. Please indicate your starting note before the vocalise and your lowest note when you finish. Please title your video the following: Your name, voice part
4. Prepared Solo: Perform 60-90 seconds of a prepared solo of your choice (with piano accompaniment if possible). Select a piece that will allow you to demonstrate your ability to sing legato with expression. The piece should be in a comfortable range. You can also submit a recent video or audio performance recording. Please title your file with the following: Your name, title of the music
5. Excerpt: Sing your vocal part to the excerpt from “Lux Beatissima,” starting from measures 96-108 (download here). The purpose is to determine your personal preparation skills — be prepared to demonstrate accurate pitches and rhythms as well as articulation and phrasing as indicated in the score. Please title your file with the following: Your name, the title of the music, voice part

Acceptable File Formats: wav, .mp3, .m4a, .aiff, .aac, .wma

You are submitting three videos total to the vocal files: Upload Vocal Files Here

Details of Chorale Membership

• Auditioning indicates that you agree to participate in the following events and that you are willing to buy a concert uniform for the group: Men and Women Concert attire ($75-100 or less) and Men and Women Choir Polos ($25)
• Class meeting times: 2:30-3:20 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays; 2:25-3:15 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays

Required Additional Rehearsals

• Choir Retreat Rehearsal in September 2022 and January 2023
• Annual Fall and Spring Concerts, Christmas Concert, School Visit Performances, Celebration of the Arts and Spring Tour. Dates and times to be determined for 2022-23 School Year

Course Expectations

1. With the exception of internships and graduation, participation in the choir is expected for the semesters of Fall 2022 and Spring 2023.
2. Music will be provided each semester. However, students will be required to purchase a uniform (specifics provided the first week of class).
3. Choir tour to Puerto Rico Spring 2023, March 13-17 ($1,500)