Auditions are held by Chorus Abilene’s artistic staff to assess musical skills in a relaxed and interactive few minutes. Youth & Chorale auditioners should be prepared to sing “My Country ‘Tis of Thee” and will be asked to participate in simple exercises and even "sing-a-longs" to identify skill level. Children's Chorus auditioners should be ready to sing "Happy Birthday". Adults should contact the office staff for specific audition requirements.
Auditions are scheduled in May and August annually, though individual auditions may be scheduled throughout the season to accommodate for special circumstances. All choirs are open to new registration through audition.
Administrative staff are always available to answer questions about rehearsal schedule, tuition, financial assistance, and international touring opportunities. The Youth Handbook may also provide necessary information for parents.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Chorus Abilene believes in giving students from all backgrounds an equal opportunity to participate in our program. Scholarships are awarded on a “first-come, first served” basis to those families who meet the financial needs criteria and must be reapplied for annually. All financial assistance information is confidential. Scholarship funding is limited. Contact the CA Office to request a Financial Aid Application and to receive further instruction.
CHORUS ABILENE'S ENSEMBLES
Children's Chorus
- Auditioned chorus for Boys and Girls Grades 1-4
- Unision and two-part music
- Music games and activities build listening and music reading skills
- Appropriate vocal techniques for young singers
- Annual concerts and community performances
- Rehearse Tuesdays 6:00-7:15p.m. @ St. Paul United Methodist Church
Youth Chorus
- Auditioned chorus for Boys and Girls Grades 5-8
-
Two and three-part music
-
Developing vocal techniques and training sight-readers
-
International Touring Opportunities
-
Annual concerts and community performances
-
Rehearse Tuesdays 6:00-7:15p.m. @ St. Paul United Methodist Church
Chorale
-
Auditioned chorus for Young Men and Women Grades 9-12
-
SATB four-part music
-
Advanced vocal techniques and training sight-readers
-
International Touring Opportunities
-
Annual concerts and community performances
-
Rehearse Tuesdays 7:30-8:45 p.m. @ St. Paul United Methodist Church
Fees for youth programs are the annual $50 registration fee; $400 yearly tuition (can be broken down $50 payments Sept.-Apr.); and the bi-annual polo shirt $15.
Classical Chorus (Adult Chorus)
- Auditioned chorus for Adults
-
SATB up to eight-part music
-
Annual concerts and high profile performances
-
International Touring Opportunities
-
Rehearse Mondays 7:00-9:00 p.m. @ Hardin Simmons University Woodward Dellis Music Bldg.
Fees are: $150/semester (Aug-Dec & Jan-May); and the annual $40 folder fee.
All choirs offer discounts for multiple singers from the same family. |
