CHOIR AUDITION INFORMATION 2022
Choir Rehearsal Times
University Choir (SATB)
Mondays 2:30-4:20 pm
Thursdays 2:30-3:20 (Sopranos & Altos)
Thursdays 3:30-4:20 (Tenors & Basses)
Sora Singers (SSAA)
Thursdays 6:30 – 9:20 pm
Audition Information
The Audition will include the following:
Singing of The Salley Gardens (Verse 1 only) Link to Sheet Music
Sight-singing of two short melodies
Clapping a rhythmic excerpt
Sing-backs of several melodies played for you
A short discussion about your musical background and experience
*Please arrive at your audition early to complete an audition form. Auditions are held in MIW 208.
Important Information
Our choirs are open to ALL Brock University students, staff, faculty and community members.
All students are welcome to register in choir as a course (but are not required to do so). Permission to register for non-music students will be given after a successful audition (music students can register prior to auditions).
ALL SINGERS accepted into the choir are expected to attend all rehearsals and performances throughout the year (whether or not you are taking the course for credit). Dates for the entire year will be provided at your audition.
Rehearsals begin the week of September 12.
For More Information
For more information please contact
Dr. Rachel Rensink-Hoff
Office: MIW 208
905 688 5550 x3823
rrensinkhoff@brocku.ca
Brock Choral Ensembles 2021-2022
Open by audition to all students, faculty, staff & members of the Niagara community.
CONTACT Dr. Rachel Rensink-Hoff at rrensinkhoff@brocku.ca
FACEBOOK Brock University Choral Activities
Please complete this form prior to your audition and then follow the steps below.
PRIOR to your Audition:
- PREPARE A RECORDING and send to our conductor at rrensinkhoff@brocku.ca at least 12 hours prior to your scheduled hearing. For this recording (audio or video file, your choice), please sing along with this accompaniment, carefully follow these instructions:
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- Sing The Ash Grove along with the accompaniment. Please note that it is played in the key of F major even though the pdf score is in G major. Please just sing along with the F major accompaniment. When you record yourself, please wear headphones so that the accompaniment cannot be heard in the recording. I suggest plugging the headphones into your computer to hear the accompaniment and recording yourself singing with a phone device. Please state your name at the beginning of the recording.
- Sing along with the range exercises that follow (using the same procedure—headphones on). When the range gets too high or too low, stop singing and wait for the next exercise. Try this a few times as it will help warm up your voice!
It is recommended that you practice with the entire recording more than once before preparing your final submission.
Wetransfer.com is recommended for easy transfer of audio files by email.
Dr. Rachel Rensink-Hoff will be in touch to schedule a ZOOM AUDITION which will include:
- Sight-singing two short melodies
- Clapping a rhythmic excerpt
- Sing-backs of several melodies played for you
- Short discussion about your musical background and experience
WHEN DOES CHOIR MEET?
University Choir
Mixed voice ensemble for soprano, alto, tenor and bass voices
Open to students, staff & faculty of Brock University
Mondays – 2:30 pm – 4:20 pm
Wednesdays – 2:30 pm – 3:20 pm (Sopranos & Altos only)
Wednesday – 3:30 pm – 4:20 pm (Tenors & Basses only)
Sora Singers
Upper voice ensemble for soprano & alto voices
Open to all members of the Brock AND wider Niagara community
Thursdays – 6:00 pm – 8:50 pm
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