The audition process is very simple and usually takes roughly ten minutes to complete. The audition consists of the following elements:
Singers will have their vocal range tested by singing exercises up and down the scale.
Singers will be asked to sing one verse of the melody to either Amazing Grace or My Country 'Tis of Thee. You may download the sheet music by clicking on its title.
Singers will have their tonal memory tested by hearing short musical phrases and being asked to sing them back to the director.
Singers will be asked to sight-read a short piece of music. Reading music is not a pre-requisite to gaining entrance to the JSO Chorus, but it is useful for the director to know the singers reading/following abilities.
Singers interested in auditioning should note the audition dates posted on the JSO website and social media outlets and then fill out the online audition form. The director of the chorus will then contact the singer to set up a specific audition time.
Additional questions about the JSO Chorus and the audition process should be emailed to the director, Jeff Webb at jwebb@johnstownsymphony.org.