Join the Chorus

Fall Auditions

WHEN:

Late August / Early September TBD (sign up below to receive notification when auditions are announced)

WHERE:

Municipal Arts Center, 1119 5th St SW, Charlottesville

When you join The Oratorio Society, you are welcomed as a member of a close-knit, dedicated chorus that has delivered the highest caliber of performances to our community for over 50 years.

Auditions last roughly 10 minutes, and consist of the following, with an accompanist present:

  • Vocalizing to determine range and voice part

  • A brief rhythmic sight-singing excerpt

  • A brief melodic sight-singing excerpt

  • Singing a prepared piece of your choosing, or a familiar song suggested by the director

If you have any questions, concerns, or anxieties about the audition process, please reach out to our Chorus Chair, Kimberly Lauter.


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Joining the Chorus

Singing with us means becoming a part of a welcoming and supportive group, dedicated to growing together as artists. To learn more about what to expect from us, and what The Oratorio Society asks of you as part of your singing membership, please click below.

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Our Ensemble

Our singers come from all walks of life, but we share an unending passion for great choral music. Combining our individual experiences in song allows us to connect with one another while having unique opportunities to share transformative performances with our community.

 
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“The Oratorio Society is more than the sum of its parts. Working together to create beautiful music is intensely gratifying.”

— Oratorio Society Singer