Other checks of applicant's sight-reading skills and small ensemble singing may also be required by our director. Auditions usually last about 15 minutes. Soloists are often selected from the chorus membership - particularly for short solos. Members are also asked to form small ensembles for some works. Featured solo roles are usually awarded by contract.
Featured soloists receive stipends covering the rehearsals and performance.
Soloists should submit a resume and a short tape recording of a previous solo performance to the chorus office. Final soloist selection will require an in-person audition. Dr. Demorest's decisions about auditions are final. All new members are granted provisional membership for one Season. At the end of that Season, the Music Director and Board of Directors determine who will be offered continued membership.