Adult Chorus Auditions

Important Audition Information for the 2011-2012 Concert Season:

New Member Audition Piece
Membership Registration Form
Membership Handbook
Rehearsal and Concert Schedule

Requirements for Auditions

  • New members will be asked to sing a prepared piece of our choosing (Mendelssohn's Hear My Prayer) and a short sight-reading exercise.
  • Auditions are private with the Artistic Director.
  • Members are expected to read music and have experience singing in a choral group.
  • Members are also expected to be strong singers, able to carry their voice part in an ensemble, while blending with the overall choral sound.

Requirements for Membership

  • The Adult Chorus performs about four concerts per year. Members are expected to sing all concerts. A performance and rehearsal calendar is provided at the beginning of each season.
  • Rehearsals are Monday evenings, from 7:30-9:50 pm at Fairfax Presbyterian Church. Members are expected to attend all rehearsals. Additional orchestra rehearsals are held during the week of a performance.
  • Limited absences will be granted for business travel and/or illness.
  • Members are expected to sell concert tickets and encouraged to participate in fund-raising activities and volunteer opportunities.

Membership Dues and Other Fees

  • Current dues are $335 for the season with a $20 discount given for new members that join at their audition.
  • For performances, men wear black tuxedos with black tie and cummerbund and women wear performance skirts & tops purchased through FCS.
  • Members purchase their own music, through FCS. Costs vary per concert.