Fall 2024 Auditions
- University Chorus
- McGill Camerata
- Schulich Singers
- Cappella Antica
- Early Music Ensemble
- Song Interpretation
- Opera McGill
- Jazz Choir
- Vocal Chamber Ensemble
University Chorus
This audition is for participation in:
- University Chorus
(MONDAY & WEDNESDAY, 9:35AM-11:25AM)
Who is eligible to audition:
- Voice majors should NOT audition - instead, audition for Schulich Singers.
- If you are auditioning for Schulich Singers, do not audition for University Chorus. You will be placed in this ensemble if you are not placed in Schulich Singers.
- This ensemble is open to non-music students.
Audition Instructions:
All students must fill out the choral ensemble placement form.
- Arrive 5 minutes prior to your audition time.
- Sign up for an audition time HERE (available in August).
Audition Material: The audition will include singing a short, familiar melody such as Happy Birthday (no need to prepare a song) as well as exercises to determine your vocal range and sight singing skills.
Audition Time/Date:
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Panel: Kody Pisney, Jeffrey Chan, Matthew Boudta and Mattias Lundberg
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Wednesday, August 28: 10:00am-12:00pm & 1:00pm-3:00pm
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Thursday, August 29: 12:00pm-3:00pm
5 minutes per student (individual auditions)
No accompanist required
If a student auditions for SS, they do NOT need to audition for UC; they will be placed in the ensemble if they aren’t selected for SS.
McGill Camerata
This audition is for participation in:
(TUESDAY 7:00PM-9:30PM)
Who is eligible to audition:
- This ensemble is for non-music students, staff and faculty
Audition Instructions:
All students must fill out the choral ensemble placement form.
- Arrive 5 minutes prior to your audition time.
- Sign up for an audition time HERE (available in August).
Audition Material: The audition will include singing a short, familiar melody such as Happy Birthday (no need to prepare a song) as well as exercises to determine your vocal range and sight singing skills.
Audition Time/Date:
- Wednesday, August 28: 6pm-8:30pm
- Thursday, August 29: 6pm-8:30pm
5 minutes per student (individual auditions)
No accompanist required
- Tuesday, September 3: 7pm-9:30pm – room C304
Open Rehearsal: All students, staff, and faculty interested in joining are welcome to attend. Come and experience the ensemble firsthand, and if you're interested in joining, you can schedule an audition with the instructor at the end of the rehearsal.
Schulich Singers
This audition is for participation in:
- Schulich Singers
TUESDAY AND THURSDAY, 9:35AM-11:25AM
Who is eligible to audition:Anyone wishing to participate in the Schulich Singers must audition (even if you are a returning student).
- Voice majors, or those with at least one year of previous choral experience.
- This ensemble is open to Non-Music students with approval from Director of Choral Studies
Audition instructions:
All students must fill out the choral ensemble placement form.
- Arrive 5 minutes prior to your audition time.
- Sign up for an audition time HERE (available in August).
General Audition:
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Short Solo piece of your choice to highlight your vocal ability (accompanist will be provided).
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Prepare a short solo musical selection of your choice to showcase your vocal ability and range. An accompanist will be available for your audition. Please ensure to bring a double-sided printed copy of the score placed in a binder for the accompanist. Make sure the score is in the key in which the piece will be performed.
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Choose and prepare one rhythm exercise from
Rhythm Exercise #1 or Rhythm Exercise #2. You can speak or clap them. -
Sing major/minor/diminished/augmented triads – starting pitch will be given
Audition time/date:
Panel: JS Vallée
Wednesday, August 28: 10:30am-12:30pm & 1:30pm-4:30pm
5 minutes per student
Thursday, August 29: 10am-11:25am in C-209
Call back rehearsal – singers will receive an invitation by 5pm on August 28th
Cappella Antica
This audition is for participation in:
- Cappella Antica
SINGERS: All singers are required to audition this year (even if you have performed in Cappella Antica or EME before).
Who is eligible to audition:
- Voice majors, or those with at least one year of previous choral experience.
- These ensembles are open to non-music students.
All students must fill out the early music ensemble form.
- Arrive 5 minutes prior to your audition time.
- Sign up here (available in mid-August).
Audition Material:
- Prepare one selection from the Baroque period or earlier.
- Bring your own accompanist, piano and harpsichord available.
- Sight reading may be given.
Audition Time/Date
- Tuesday, August 27th, 10am-2pm in room C-413 (via signup)
Early Music Ensemble - Voice
This audition is for participation in:
EME (Early Music Ensemble) - Vocal
SINGERS: All singers are required to audition this year (even If you have performed in Cappella Antica or EME before).
All students must fill out the early music ensemble form.
- Arrive 5 minutes prior to your audition time.
- Sign up (available in mid-August).
Audition Material:
- Prepare one selection from the Baroque period or earlier.
- Bring your own accompanist, piano and harpsichord available.
- Sight reading may be given.
Audition Time/Date
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Tuesday, August 27th, 10am-2pm in room C-413 (via signup)
* Please note you will be able to register for MUEN 580 once you receive the CRN (Course Registration Number) for the small ensemble you have been assigned to. Once you receive your CRN, you will be able to find the correct small ensemble on Minerva so you can register. You must register for the right CRN for your small ensemble before the add/drop deadline.
Song Interpretation
This audition is for participation in:
- SONG INTERPRETATION 1 & 2 (MUEN 578 & MUEN 579) with Michael McMahon on Fridays.
These ensembles are not open to Non-Music students.
First Year Undergraduate Students are permitted to audition with permission from the teacher.
Audition Instructions:
Sign up (available in mid-August).
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Show up 5 minutes prior to your audition time.
- Singers must provide their own pianist.
Audition Material: Voice: 2 art songs: 1 German Lied and 1 art song of your choice in a contrasting language.
Audition Time/Date:
- TBA
Opera McGill
Opera McGill auditions are administrated by the Opera Area.
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Audition Requirements
- You must provide your own accompanist
Audition Instructions:
A signup sheet for auditions TBA
- Show up 5 minutes prior to your audition time.
- Singers must provide their own pianist.
Audition Time / Date
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General Auditions: TBA
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Baroque Opera Callbacks: TBA
If you have any further questions, please email the Opera McGill office at stephen.hargreaves [at] mcgill.ca (Stephen Hargreaves)
Jazz Choir
These auditions are for participation in:
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Jazz Vocal Workshop - MUEN 563 001
Audition Instructions:
- Sign up (available in mid-August)
Audition date/time:
- TBA
Audition Materials:
- A song of your choice, preferably a jazz standard. A selection from outside of the jazz genre may be chosen as long as it exhibits an interesting melody that highlights your range and rhythmic capabilities.
- You may also be asked to sight read one or two short, simple melodies in varying ranges of your voice.
*Previous jazz vocal interpretation/improvising as well as jazz choir (or other) experience is an asset but not a requirement for this ensemble.
Vocal Chamber Ensemble
This audition is for participation in:
MUEN 553 Vocal Chamber Ensemble (Coordinator: Annamaria Popescu and Ilya Poletaev)
This ensemble is open to Voice Majors and Pianists.
Vocal duets are welcome
Audition Instructions:
Sign up (available in mid-August)
- Show up 5 minutes prior to your audition time.
- Singers must provide their own pianist.
Audition Material:
- Voice: 2 art songs: 1 German Lied and 1 art song of your choice in a contrasting language
Audition Time/Date:
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TBA
