Auditions

All singers enter our program by friendly auditions, mostly in June & September. These are described in more detail for various age groups below. Basically we do not expect singers to have choral experience or trained voices, especially in the younger choirs. We look for an accurate ear (matching pitches given by voice or piano); the ability to sing back a series of notes; some simple vocal exercises to find the current and potential range of the voice and the courage to sing something they know well – this could be ‘O Canada’ or something more complex – it will serve the same purpose! They may sing with or without piano (our conductors will play!) and at the end singers may be asked to restart on a different note, just to explore their sense of key. This whole process is very gentle and our conductors, as singers themselves, understand every nuance of what colds and nerves can do to precious voices! No need to plead or explain!

Our program is home to many children who sing their way through several age-levels of choirs and to others who audition from ‘outside’ and enter at any stage.

AUDITION BOOKINGS & INFORMATION: Anita Lindsay (Manager) 604-738-8593