Bay Choral Guild Auditions
Experienced singers who are fully vaccinated are cordially invited to audition with the Bay Choral Guild. There are openings for all voices. Bay Choral Guild holds auditions for new members at the beginning of each quarter (usually in September, January, and March). Auditions are by appointment only. Auditions for the spring quarter of 2023 will be held before our first rehearsals of the quarter on March 13 and 20.
In your audition you will be asked to sing a short, prepared piece of any style that shows your vocal ability and musicality; classical selections are preferred. You will also be asked to do some vocalizing and sight-reading. The audition lasts 10-12 minutes. An accompanist will be provided.
BCG rehearses on Monday evenings, 7:30-10:00 pm at First United Methodist Church, corner of Hamilton and Webster, Palo Alto. There is also one Saturday daytime (9:30–3:30) workshop per quarter. Please review our rehearsal and concert schedule to get an idea of what will be expected of you.
COVID-19 protocol: All singers must show proof of full vaccination in line with current CDC recommendations. We require that all choristers perform a rapid test the day of each weekly rehearsal to minimize the risks of being indoors together; masks in rehearsal are optional.
In your audition you will be asked to sing a short, prepared piece of any style that shows your vocal ability and musicality; classical selections are preferred. You will also be asked to do some vocalizing and sight-reading. The audition lasts 10-12 minutes. An accompanist will be provided.
BCG rehearses on Monday evenings, 7:30-10:00 pm at First United Methodist Church, corner of Hamilton and Webster, Palo Alto. There is also one Saturday daytime (9:30–3:30) workshop per quarter. Please review our rehearsal and concert schedule to get an idea of what will be expected of you.
COVID-19 protocol: All singers must show proof of full vaccination in line with current CDC recommendations. We require that all choristers perform a rapid test the day of each weekly rehearsal to minimize the risks of being indoors together; masks in rehearsal are optional.
Process:
- Contact us by email at auditions@baychoralguild.org or by phone at 650-493-6012 for more information and to schedule an appointment. We will want to know:
- Name
- Address
- Phone
- Voice part and previous choral/musical experience
- How you heard about us
- Schedule an audition time
- Attend audition
- Results will be communicated at time of audition or via email in the days following your appointment
- We will send applicable registration forms and documents
Fees
- Dues: $150 per quarter
- Music: $40 or less per quarter
- Uniform tunic for women: $40 (men wear tuxedo purchased on their own)
