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University Chorale, 2023

University of Dayton Chorale, 2023-24

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. 22.

Audition Requirements

Application form: Please fill out the information on the form

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.

A 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 your name and voice part.

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 Your name, the title of the music.

Acceptable File Formats: .wav, .mp3, .m4a, .aiff, .aac, .wma (You are submitting three videos total to the vocal files below).

Auditioning indicates that you agree to participate in the following events and 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 time: 2:30-3:20 p.m., Mondays, Wednesdays; 2:25-3:15 p.m., Tuesdays, Thursdays 

Required additional rehearsals: Choir Retreat Rehearsal in September 2023 and January 2024 to be announced.

Required Performances: Annual Fall and Spring Concerts, Christmas Concert, School Visit Performances, Celebration of the Arts and a Possible Spring Tour. Dates and Times to be determined for 2023-24 school year

Live Audition 2023-24

The live audition will take place Aug. 21-24. Please sign up here for a time slot and application form (link at the top of this page). You only need to sign up for an audition if you cannot submit an online audition.

Course Expectations

  1. With the exception of internships and graduation, participation in the choir is expected for both semesters of Fall 2023 and Spring 2024.
  2. Music will be provided each semester. However, students will be required to purchase a uniform (specifics will be provided during the first week of class).
  3. Possible Tour second week of February upon selection for ACDA Regional Conference.
CONTACT

Department of Music

Fitz Hall
300 College Park
Dayton, Ohio 45469 - 2946
937-229-3936
Email