Why Chapel Choir?

Here's a taste of what makes Chapel Choir special:

  • No arch is comparable to the Chapel. And we sing in it every week.

  • Be a professional singer. That's right, every member of the Choir is paid to sing!

  • Music mandatory, religion optional. Regardless of your religious and spiritual beliefs, you're always welcome in the Choir.

Sign up for an audition

Auditions typically take place during orientation and the first two weeks of classes, but you can reach out to Dr. Aldrich at any time.

Follow these steps to sign up for your audition online:

· Visit our Calendly page.

· Click on a suitable day and select a time

· Enter your details and click on the 'Schedule Event' button to confirm your audition appointment

If you can't attend any of the available audition slots or are having trouble with the online system, please contact our director, Nicole Aldrich.

What to expect

The most important thing to know is that director Nicole Aldrich will try to keep your audition as stress-free as possible. There are three parts to the audition:

· Vocalizing: Dr. Aldrich will guide you through some vocal exercises to figure out how high and low you can sing.

· Singing a prepared piece: Choose a piece that you love and that shows your voice well. All styles of music are welcome! Dr. Aldrich can accompany you, or you are welcome to sing unaccompanied or with a backing track. (Please bring a piano part if you wish to sing with live accompaniment.)

· Assessing your tonal memory and sight-reading skills: Can you echo back a short pattern the director sings? Have you had the opportunity to learn how to read music?

More information

During the normal academic year, Chapel Choir rehearses every Tuesday and Thursday, 5:00pm-6:30pm, and performs for each Sunday service at 11:00am-12:15pm, with the odd rehearsal or performance scheduled outside of these times on special occasions. We also perform a major concert (and our music is recorded) once per semester!

Here are a few ways you can find out more about Chapel Choir: