Choir Auditions

Choral Ensembles

The Illinois State University choral program consists of non-auditioned and auditioned ensembles.

Non-Auditioned Ensembles

Treble Choir (MUS 186A01) is a non-auditioned treble ensemble. All first-time-in-college soprano/alto non-music majors should enroll in this ensemble. Membership is considered annual (both fall and spring semesters).

University Glee (MUS 185) is a non-auditioned tenor-bass ensemble. All tenors and basses may enroll without an audition.

Civic Chorale (MUS 188) is a non-auditioned mixed ensemble which combines Illinois State University students and community members. All students may enroll without an audition.

Auditioned Ensembles

Belle Voix (MUS 186A02) is an auditioned treble choir that consists of vocal music majors (by placement) and non-music majors sophomores through seniors (by audition). Membership is considered annual (both fall and spring semesters).

Concert Choir (MUS 184/MUS 484) is an auditioned mixed choir open only to returning students and transfer students. First-time-in-college vocal music students are automatically placed in Belle Voix or University Glee. Membership is considered annual (both fall and spring semesters).

 

 

 

Belle Voix

Incoming soprano and alto music majors with a vocal emphasis are automatically placed in Belle Voix as their ensemble placement. 

Auditions will take place on April 21-22 in Cook Hall room 109. Students interested in auditioning may sign up for an available slot.

Audition Requirements

• Be prepared to sing about 16 measures of a solo of your choice unaccompanied or "Happy Birthday" unaccompanied.
• You will be led through various vocal exercises to demonstrate your range and to test your ear
• Sight singing
• Tonal Memory skills (Dr. Bruhn will play a short passage and ask you to sing it back to him unaccompanied).