Sing With Us
We welcome all dedicated vocalists to audition for the Master Chorale
North Carolina Master Chorale is the premier choir of our region and the chorus of choice for the North Carolina Symphony. As such, we hold ourselves to the highest musical standards.
The Master Chorale holds auditions for our 170-voice Symphonic Choir twice each season, in late August and early January. Fill out the audition interest form below to be notified with more information when auditions roll around.
Auditions are 10 minutes long, with the Music Director and accompanist. Singers are to bring a prepared classical song or aria that showcases their strengths. Singers will sight-sing and vocalize with piano accompaniment. Prior choral music singing experience is required.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Symphonic Choir is comprised of approximately 170 volunteer members. This ensemble rehearses Tuesday evenings from 7:30-9:45 PM at First Presbyterian Church in downtown Raleigh. Additional dress/orchestra rehearsals before major concerts are also required.
The Symphonic Choir’s performance season typically consists of four to six programs, including “Resident Chorus” projects with the North Carolina Symphony and other collaborations.
Singers are permitted to miss no more than three rehearsals for a concert. Unless it has been previously approved by the Music Director, singers who have missed more than three rehearsals will not participate in that concert series.
Singers in the North Carolina Master Chorale Symphonic Choir must be 18 years or older. High school singers who are interested in singing with a more professional ensemble, we invite you to audition for our Youth Choir.
Singers pay dues of $50 per semester and are required to purchase their own music which, as a convenience, will be ordered and sold by the Master Chorale. Need-based dues scholarships are available and the applications are provided before each semester begins.
Singers must purchase their own concert wardrobe. The guidelines are set by the Master Chorale and are available in the Singer Handbook. The attire policy can be viewed here.
In addition to the larger Symphonic Chorus, the Chorale also includes smaller Chamber ensembles and a high-school honors Youth Choir.
Auditions are very competitive, and singers are expected to have degrees in music and/or extensive experience in choral music.
For questions, contact Samantha.