Auditions

Membership in the Oratorio Singers of Charlotte is by audition only. Auditions are held twice a year. Email gro.ynohpmysettolrahc@oirotaro or fill out the form on the left to be contacted about scheduling an audition.

Download the audition information as a PDF.

Rehearsal Information

Rehearsals take place on Tuesday evenings at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 1000 East Morehead Street, Charlotte, NC 28204.

Annual Membership Dues

Annual membership dues for the Oratorio Singers of Charlotte are $50.

Audition Requirements

1. A piano‐accompanied solo of your own choice, preferably sostenuto. The purpose of this is to hear you on music with which you feel comfortable and that will illustrate the quality of your voice. An accompanist will be provided, but you should supply a copy of your music. Art songs or arias are preferred, as this repertoire demonstrates a vocalism most closely used in symphonic choral singing.

2. Read aloud the following German text: Zwar ist solche Herzensstube wohl kein schöner Fürstensaal, sondern eine finstre Grube; doch sobald dein Gnadenstrahl in dieselbe nur wird blinken, wird sie voller Sonnen dünken.

3. For range testing, the following vocal exercises may be requested: Sing exercise #1 on "ah", beginning in the middle of your range. Repeat the exercise, each time a half step higher, until you have reached the upper limit of your useful range. Please announce at the beginning in what key you are starting. Sing exercise #2 on whatever vowel you wish, starting in the middle of your range, at the same tempo as exercise #1. Repeat the exercise, each time a half step lower, until you have reached the lower limit of your useful range. Please announce at the beginning in what key you are starting.

4. Singers may also be asked to demonstrate ability in sight‐singing.