AUDITIONS
Auditions for the Virginia Beach Chorale are held in August and January.
You do NOT have to live in Virginia Beach to audition. We welcome singers from all Hampton Roads cities. We accept members from high school age and up.
The audition consists of:
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a vocal range test,
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16 measures of a prepared solo in any genre, and
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a brief sight-reading exercise.
The music team will observe your
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voice quality,
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tone,
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intonation,
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diction & articulation,
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breath control, and
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stage presence,
Please note: the ability to read music is an important component of membership.
Please bring two copies of your musical selection, one for you to use and one for our accompanist.
Spring 2022 Auditions
Auditions for the Virginia Beach Chorale's next concert season will take place on:
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January 2, 2022, 2:00 pm at Thalia United Methodist Church (4321 Virginia Beach Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA 23452)
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Please register by scrolling below for an audition time slot; walk-ins are welcome, but registration is strongly encouraged.
We have openings in all voice parts. Please note that all singers will need to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination to participate in the Virginia Beach Chorale.
Auditions for the Spring 2026 season will be held on Sunday, January 4, beginning at 2:00 pm at Thalia United Methodist Church.
Please register by scrolling below for an open audition time slot; walk-ins are welcome, but registration is strongly encouraged.
If you were previously a member who has taken off one year or more, you must sign up for an audition time slot to be revoiced only. You will not need to sight sing. Come with a prepared solo.
If you have missed only one season (fall or spring), you do not need to revoice. Simply email president@virginiabeachchorale.org to let us know you're returning so that we can purchase sufficient quantities of music.
Reciprocal Membership
If you have auditioned and been accepted to any of the following:
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Virginia Opera
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Virginia Chorale
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Symphonicity Chorus
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VSO Chorus
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Visual and Performing Arts Academy at Salem High School (vocal strand), or the
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Governor's School for the Arts (vocal track)
you are eligible for reciprocal membership without an audition. Simply fill out the form here. You can also contact Kristen Schafer at president@virginiabeachchorale.org for more information. You are welcome to reach out at any time.
All new members are to attend the New Member Orientation at 6 p.m. on Monday, January 5.
The Virginia Beach Chorale rehearses every Monday night from 7:00-9:30 p.m., August to mid-December and January to mid-May, at
Thalia United Methodist Church,
4321 Virginia Beach Boulevard
Virginia Beach, 23452