Auditions

Auditions are necessary for entry to the two smaller Addison Singers groups, the Jazz Ensemble and the Chamber Choir, in order to achieve a good blend and balance of voices, and to ensure that singers have the musicianship and sight-reading skills to be able to perform the chosen repertoire to a high standard.

Auditions for both the Jazz Ensemble and the Chamber Choir are usually held in September, or when there is a vacancy in the group. Successful applicants are expected to commit themselves for a whole year (that is, three terms), to participate in at least 75% of the rehearsals, and to sing in all the concerts.

When to apply

To apply to join the Jazz Ensemble or the Chamber Choir in September, please send in a completed audition application form during the summer. The exact date for the start of the autumn term will be given on the term dates page.

After the autumn term has started – ie from mid September onwards – please contact the Administrator to check if there are vacancies.

Format of audition

Your audition will be with the conductor and another professional musician currently working with the Addison Singers. It will take no more than about 10 minutes and will include:

a few vocal exercises
some sight reading
performance of a piece you have prepared

Further information is available on the audition application form:

Jazz Ensemble audition application form (PDF)
Jazz Ensemble audition application form (Word)

Chamber Choir audition application form (PDF)
Chamber Choir audition application form (Word)

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