Audition for the Chicago Symphony Chorus

Personal Information

First Name *

Last Name *

Address 1 *

Address 2

City *

State *

Zip Code *

Mobile Phone *

Secondary Phone

Email *

Have you previously auditioned for the Chicago Symphony Chorus? *

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Have you previously been a member of the Chicago Symphony Chorus? *

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Enter your first name as you would wish it to appear in CSO public materials:

Enter your last name as you would wish it to appear in CSO public materials:

Are you a member of the American Guild of Musical Artists (AGMA)? *

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Authorization to Work: Will you be legally authorized to accept work in the United States, both at the time of your audition and during the following season? Please note that the Chicago Symphony Chorus does not petition for visas.

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Upload vocal resume here (pdf, docx, doc): *

Audition Pieces

Please indicate which solo pieces you intend to sing at your audition. You will have an opportunity to change your selections as you get closer to your audition date.

Your solo audition pieces must fit within the following guidelines:

Pieces must be either art songs or arias and of contrasting style and tempo.
No more than 3 minutes each. If your pieces are longer, you must provide appropriate cuts.
Demonstrate the expressive range and flexibility of the voice, especially with regard to dynamics and vibrato.
Language: English and a foreign language

Composer *

Aria/ Art Song Title *

Language *

Composer *

Aria/ Art Song Title *

Language *

Education

School 1

Degree

Year of graduation

School 2

Degree

Year of graduation

School 3

Degree

Year of graduation

School 4

Degree

Year of graduation

Additional information

The Chicago Symphony Chorus generally rehearses on Monday and/or Tuesday evenings. Please list any regular conflicts you may have.

Briefly describe vocal instruction *

Briefly describe instrumental instruction

Briefly describe choral experience *

Briefly describe solo experience *

Current Voice Instructor (if applicable):

Instructor names and addresses

Please list names and contact information for voice instructors

Primary Instructor Name *

Primary Instructor Phone/Email *

Secondary Instructor Name

Secondary Instructor Phone/Email

How did you hear about the auditions? *

Select audition times

Auditions are generally held afternoons and evenings. Please choose your 3 best preferred dates. Upon submission of your application, chorus staff will reach out to you to schedule a specific audition time.

Please confirm you are human. *

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