Choir Auditions

Choral Ensembles

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

Non-Auditioned Ensembles

Treble Choir (MUS 186A01) is a non-auditioned treble ensemble. All sopranos and altos may enroll without an audition.

Men's Glee Club (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

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 Men's Glee for the fall semester and may not audition for Concert Choir until the spring semester.

Belle Voix (MUS 186A02) is an auditioned treble choir that consists of vocal music majors (who do not need to audition in order to enroll) and non-major students (who need to audition in order to enroll). First-time-in-college students who are not majoring or minoring in music and music students for whom voice is not their primary instrument may audition for Belle Voix for the fall semester.

 

 

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 Sunday, August 21 from 3-5 p.m. in Cook Hall room 308. Students interested in auditioning may sign up for an available slot.

Audition Requirements

• Warming up on range exercises to determine the highest and lowest notes you can sing comfortably.
• Singing "My Country Tis of Thee" with piano accompaniment. (Sheet music and accompaniment will be provided.)
• Sight-reading a short melody in a major key, unaccompanied. The use of solfege syllables is preferred but not mandatory.