Choral Ensembles Auditions

Learn more about joining the ksu choirs!

The Kent State Choral Reception provides an opportunity for anyone interested in joining one of the Kent State Choirs to meet with faculty and current students to learn more about each ensemble, ask questions and sign up for an audition.

When

Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2022
3:30-4:30 p.m.

Where

Kent State Student Center
Room 306ABC

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One Placement Audition for:

Kent Chorale
Cantique
Coro Cantare

What's the audition like?

Vocalizing to assess tone quality and range
Aural skills exercises such as pitch matching and melodic memory
Rhythm reading
Sight-reading
No need to bring a prepared song!

Audition Dates

August 26 & 27, 2022

Audition Sign-up

Fill out this brief form to let us know you're interested.
We'll let you know when the official sign-up is ready!

Placement audition information to be announced!

Fill out this brief form to let us know you're interested.
We'll be in touch with more information soon!

What's the Audition Like?

Warm-ups to assess your vocal range.
Pitch matching exercises.
Sight-singing exercises.
A prepared solo of the your choice (either a capella or accompanied), preferably a jazz standard.
A musical excerpt that should be picked up 24 hours prior to the scheduled audition time.
- You should learn the voice part they believe best suits your voice
- Sheet music may be used during the audition.
- You will receive instructions after you sign up for your audition.

Audition Dates

Aug. 26 2022
4-7 p.m. each day
Room: E103

Audition Sign-up

Preparation

Don’t stop singing over the summer, keep using your voice!
Do the vocal exercises you’ve done with previous choirs.
Practice pitch matching. Play three notes and match each.
Play a four-note melody and sing it back.
Practice sight-reading and rhythm skills.
A little bit of practice will go a long way!

Audition Day

WARM UP! It is important that your voice is warmed up before you audition.
Plan to arrive at least 10 minutes early to fill out an audition form.
If you need to change your audition, please remove your reserved time on the online form and then set a new time.
Placement audition results for Kent Chorale, Cantique and Coro Cantare will be emailed to you by 5 p.m. on the Monday after auditions.

REGISTRATION

Leave room in your schedule for the choir of your choice.
Please register after the placement results are announced. Information will be provided.

Choral Ensembles Audition Information

Learn more about joining the ksu choirs!

I Plan to Attend

One Placement Audition for:

What's the audition like?

Audition Dates

Audition Sign-up

Placement audition information to be announced!

What's the Audition Like?

Audition Dates

Audition Sign-up

Preparation

Audition Day

REGISTRATION

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