AUDITIONS & FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
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Toggle Item1. Which ensembles can I participate in?
- BYU Singers (audition required) Not Available Winter 2024 Semester
- Concert Choir (audition required)
- Women’s Chorus (audition required)
- Men’s Chorus (audition required)
- University Chorale (no audition required, simply register for MUSIC 311R)
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Toggle Item2. How do I sign up for an audition?
This is a GREAT question! EVERY SINGLE PERSON WANTING TO AUDITION FOR A CHOIR IN FALL 2024 MUST FIRST FILL OUT THE SURVEY BELOW.
· You will have a choice between an “in-person” or “online” audition.
· If you have any questions about auditions, please email the choral clerks at choralclerk1@byu.edu.
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Toggle Item3. What is the audition process?
When you complete the audition survey, you will be given a link to sign up for an audition, whether online or in-person. Regardless of your choice, your audition will include:
The singing of a specific hymn (outlined in heading 4 below).
- A few exercises to assess your sight-reading skills, tonal memory, and vocal range.
3a. If I choose the online option, is there a deadline by which my audition video must be submitted?
YES! You must submit your video by FALL 2024 date TBD in order to be considered.
3b. What do I do if I have technical problems while trying to submit an online audition?
Please email the choral clerks immediately if you need assistance: choralclerk1@byu.edu.
3c. Is there a way to try a practice online audition before I submit my official one?
Yes. Please click here to complete a practice audition. You may complete as many practice auditions as you would like. The conductors will not watch any of the practice auditions.
3d. Will there be callback auditions for FALL 2024 Semester?
Yes! Check back here in July for details.
3e. Announcement of final rosters
After the audition process has finished, each auditionee will be informed of the result of their audition via email. A list will also be posted on the bulletin board near the choral office (Rm 3033) in the Music Building.
3f. How do I register for choir?
Once you’ve been accepted into a choir, you will receive a permission-to-add code for the class that you can use on BYU MyMAP.
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Toggle Item4. What hymn do I need to prepare for the audition?
All singers are asked to prepare the melody of one verse of a preselected hymn to sing a cappella, depending upon the singer’s voice part (see below). Please choose the voice part that feels the most comfortable for you. If you are unfamiliar with these hymns, please email our clerks at choralclerk1@byu.edu.
To access sheet music of these hymns, please click here.
SOPRANO II: Hymn #165 – please sing in F major (starting pitch is A)
ALTO I: Hymn #100 – please sing in F major (starting pitch is A)
ALTO II: Hymn #98 – please sing in G major (starting pitch is G)
TENOR I: Hymn #220 – please sing in G major (starting pitch is D)
TENOR II: Hymn #220 – please sing in E major (starting pitch is B)
BARITONE: Hymn #100 – please sing in E major (starting pitch is G#)
BASS: Hymn #130 – please sing in A major (starting pitch is C#)
Click the links above for your starting pitches.
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Toggle Item5. Can I audition for more than one choir?
Yes. All singers are initially considered for every choir. Your audition video will be evaluated by all the conductors so they can place you in the ensemble that best suits your voice. Final placements are determined by considering singer interest, audition performance, and schedule availability.
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Toggle Item6. Can I audition for more than one voice part?
Singers are encouraged to audition for the voice part with which they are most comfortable. However, each singer is thoroughly tested to determine her/his most appropriate voice part. The decision is made by considering the singer’s vocal range, color, clarity, etc.
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Toggle Item7. Do I have to be a music major to sing in a choir?
No. We have hundreds of singers each year who major in something other than music. All students are encouraged and welcome to audition, regardless of experience or perceived ability level.
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Toggle Item8. I want to reserve time in my schedule for the choirs. When do they meet?
All choral ensembles are 1 credit courses. Times and course numbers are below:
- BYU Singers (MUSIC 315R): MWF 1:00 – 1:50 PM, TTh 12:00 – 1:20 PM (Not available for Winter semester only)
- Concert Choir (MUSIC 314R): MTW 2:00 – 2:50 PM, Th 1:30 – 2:50 PM
- Women’s Chorus (MUSIC 313R): MTW 3:00 – 3:50 PM, F 2:00 – 3:30 PM
- Men’s Chorus (MUSIC 312R): MTW 4:00 – 4:50 PM, Th 3:30 – 4:50 PM
- University Chorale (MUSIC 311R, day section): MWF 12:00 – 12:50 PM
- University Chorale (MUSIC 311R, evening section): TTh 5:00 – 6:30 PM