This ensemble placement audition is separate from being heard by voice faculty to confirm studio placements. Both are required for those who take classical voice lessons.
Students will need to complete the placement audition in one of the following circumstances:
All singers will be required to audition for consideration for Concert Choir, even previous members. You may be asked to sight-sing during your audition, especially those who have not previously been a member of Concert Choir.
It is expected that you adequately prepare the excerpt below. Additionally, be sure that the Latin diction is correctly prepared. It is expected that you also observe any music markings in the score.
The audition excerpt will be from Johann Sebastian Bach’s Magnificat in D (BWV 243), movement 11: Sicut Locutus Est. Please prepare measures 37-end, which is section B, starting on beat 3 on the word “Abraham.”
A tempo of quarter note equals 110 will be observed.
Please print and bring your own music or have it available for yourself digitally. Music will not be provided for you. You may download the piece with the link below:
Audition Excerpt Magnificat In D Sicut Locutus Est.pdf
This is the accompaniment you will sing with. It begins at measure 33.
Audition Accompaniment Choral Placement Fall 2026.m4a
There are a great many resources to teach you this part available for free on YouTube. You are responsible for being prepare for correct Latin diction as well as the correct tempo (listed above).
Prior to your audition, please register for an audition time using the link below. There will also be other audition related information collected through this form first, and on the thank you page, there will be a link for you to select your time. The form requires you to register at least one hour prior to your audition.
Link: Audition Form and Scheduling Link
If there was in issue, and you need just the booking link, it is here: Bookings link for an audition time.