A vocal audition will be necessary for acceptance into
The Toledo Choral Society 

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Audition times must be set up with our Audition Committee
Auditions are scheduled for:
Tuesday, September 10th and Wednesday, September 11th 2019 6:30-8:30pm
Please contact Mitch at
to secure your audition slot
Auditions will be held at St Ursula Academy
4025 Indian Road Toledo

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The vocal audition for membership into the Toledo Choral Society will include the following:

 

Solo Preparation:  16-32 bars of a prepared vocal solo, preferably, memorized.  Examples of a solo can be, but not limited to, an art song, a Broadway or folk song, as well as a hymn.

 

Vocalization:   Extension of range to determine your vocal placement.

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Aural Retention:  Singing back (recalling) a succession of pitches played from the piano.

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Rhythmic Accuracy:  Clapping selected rhythms.

 

Sight Reading:  Reading at sight, selected melodies, as well as reading a vocal part from a Bach Chorale.

 

 

Members will also be responsible for a yearly membership fee,  music rentals or purchases, as well as performance attire. Members are also required to attend a specific number of rehearsals prior to each performance. This requirement is set yearly by the director.

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Prospective members may attend any rehearsal! We would love for you to visit. 

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Rehearsals are Monday evenings from 7:30-9:30pm beginning Monday, September 9th. We will also have rehearsals on Saturday mornings from 10a-Noon