Choral Ensemble Auditions


Choral auditions for 2023-2024 will take place IN PERSON in Grant Hall Room 122: Friday, August 18, Saturday, August 19, and Sunday, August 20, 2023.

UMKC Choral Ensemble Auditions

Friday, August 18, 2023

  • 9AM-12PM
  • 2PM-5PM

Saturday, August 19, 2023

  • 9AM-12PM 
  • 1PM-7PM 

Sunday, August 20, 2023

  • 1PM-4PM: For individuals unable to audition on Friday, August 18 and Saturday, August 19

If you cannot attend any of these audition times, please email Dr. Charles Robinson at: RobinsonC@umkc.edu

UMKC Choirs welcome any student to “walk-in” for an auditions. We encourage you to register for your audition in advance by filling out the following Google Form: 2023-2024 UMKC Choral Audition Form

First Week of Classes

Monday, August 21, 2023 – First day of classes, choral recall auditions.
Tuesday, August 22, 2023 – Chamber Singers meet for orientation, UMKC Choral Union orientation
Wednesday, August 23, 2023 – First rehearsal for Conservatory Concert Choir and Conservatory Singers.


AUDITION REQUIREMENTS and CHORAL UNION HEARINGS

  • Conservatory Singers, Conservatory Concert Choir, and Chamber Singers are open to all UMKC students regardless of major.
  • UMKC Choral Union is open to ALL singers including UMKC students, faculty, staff, and members of the Kansas City Community (18 years and older).
  • Prepare and sing a solo piece of your choice: an art song, aria, or folk song.  In some cases singers may be asked to prepare additional excerpts for a call back audition. Information will be provided at a later date. 
  • If you are uncertain of what piece you should sing, you are welcome to prepare any tune familiar to you. Additionally, singers frequently select either “My Country ‘Tis of Thee” or “Amazing Grace.” You can find a copy of either of these songs here.  Do not let the selection of a solo piece deter you from auditioning OR from a Choral Union hearing; see contact information below with questions or concerns.
  • An accompanist will be provided; if you have selected a solo piece of your choice, please bring a score for the accompanist. 
  • You will be asked to sing vocal exercises to assess your range and voice part. Singers auditioning for Conservatory Concert Choir, Conservatory Singers, and Chamber Singers will be required to sight read.
  • The audition will last approximately 10 minutes.

UMKC CONSERVATORY CHOIRS

There is a place for you to sing at UMKC! We look forward to hearing you.

Choral ensembles include: Conservatory Singers, Conservatory Concert Choir, Chamber Singers, and UMKC Choral Union.

Have questions about choral auditions? Contact Dr. Charles Robinson at RobinsonC@umkc.edu

Sincerely,

Dr. Charles Robinson, Professor of Music Education