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Choristry singers
Choristry is dedicated to performing beautiful and diverse choral music to the highest standard. We are a fully auditioned choir. Our members include alumni of the National Youth Choir of Australia, students and graduates of vocal performance degrees along with singers who have come through university and school choirs or performed with other auditioned choirs.
The main characteristics and skills of a Choristry singer are:
Sounds a bit like you...? Get the ball rolling now by requesting an audition below.
The main characteristics and skills of a Choristry singer are:
- musicality (phrasing, expression, all of the elements beyond the right notes)
- vocal technique (tone, vocal control, continual learning)
- at least some sight-singing ability is strongly preferred
- competence and focus (punctuality, preparedness, communication)
- able to use email, Google Docs, websites and online surveys
- contribution and participation to the vision of the choir
Sounds a bit like you...? Get the ball rolling now by requesting an audition below.
REQUEST an Audition
We are seeking experienced choristers of all voice types - particularly male voices - to join us for our concert season.
If you are interested in joining Choristry, you can arrange an audition by completing this application form.
If you are interested in joining Choristry, you can arrange an audition by completing this application form.
The Fine Print
THE AUDITION PROCESS
Our auditions are very low-key and consist of:
After your audition, we ask that you stay for our rehearsal that night.
COSTS
ATTENDANCE POLICY
We expect that singers can be available for rehearsals for most concerts. 100% attendance is ideal! It is detrimental to the quality of the ensemble's performance to have singers missing or late during rehearsals. Choristry rehearses in the CBD on Tuesday evenings from 7.30pm to 9:45pm with a 10-15 minute break. Each concert has about 12 rehearsals prior to the dress rehearsal.
Our auditions are very low-key and consist of:
- a quick discussion about your singing background
- a run through of a short piece (or part of a piece) that you have prepared
- a range check for section placement
- a short sight singing check
After your audition, we ask that you stay for our rehearsal that night.
COSTS
- We purchase and/or print legal copies of scores for all singers. Each singer is asked to reimburse Choristry for the cost of the scores, which then remain the property of the singer. The cost varies per concert but is typically $40 - $45.
- We also have a per-concert fee of $80 for full-time workers and $40 for those working less than full-time hours.
- Singers participating in a Choristry-programmed performance are asked to purchase 4 x $30 discounted tickets = $120 . These tickets may be on-sold or gifted, as you desire.
ATTENDANCE POLICY
We expect that singers can be available for rehearsals for most concerts. 100% attendance is ideal! It is detrimental to the quality of the ensemble's performance to have singers missing or late during rehearsals. Choristry rehearses in the CBD on Tuesday evenings from 7.30pm to 9:45pm with a 10-15 minute break. Each concert has about 12 rehearsals prior to the dress rehearsal.
