Join Us!

Thank you for your interest in auditioning for the Choir. We are looking for people who can sing with good intonation and blend, read music, and commit to the rehearsals and concert dates of our season. Each season we present 3 of our own productions and at least 2 concerts with the Oregon Symphony. There are 8 to 12 rehearsals before each concert and additional rehearsals during the week before the performance.

What are the Audition Requirements?

Auditions are about 12 minutes long.First, you will sing a solo you’ve prepared from the classical repertory—an art song or aria—showing your range, the quality of your voice, and your singing skills. The song doesn’t have to be memorized, but you should know it well. Please bring a copy for the accompanist.Next, you’ll sing vocalises (exercises) that demonstrate your range and tessitura (texture) of your voice. You’ll do some sight-singing – reading simple melodies, and perhaps singing one part of a 4-part choral work while the pianist plays the other 3 parts. You’ll also demonstrate you tonal memory – singing back melodic phrases played on the piano. For everything you need to know about auditioning, please download the Audition Application and follow its directions. [Audition_packet] If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask! Phone the PSC office at 503.223.1217 or e-mail the audition coordinator at auditions@pschoir.org