Choral Auditions | Graduate Choral Conducting
UNT Choir Auditions
To schedule a Fall 2023 audition, complete the audition form at this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1XNIDLD0c1GjC-kzB_GZXrjq3g0vBivwkZd0iUel2YyI/viewform?edit_requested=true
Fall 2023 Audition Schedule
First-Year Students Should Register for a Choir Audition on Monday or Tuesday. All auditions will be in the Choir Room (MU 230)
Monday, August 14, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday, August 15, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday, August 16, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday, August 17, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
- What will take place at the audition?
- You will perform a solo: Art Song, shorter Operatic Aria, hymn, or “My Country, Tis of Thee”.
- You will be given brief exercises to demonstrate your sight-reading skills.
- An accompanist will be provided for your audition. Bring a copy of the piece that you will perform for the audition. The music should be a clean copy in a three-ring binder, not loose sheets of music.
- Who is required to participate in the Choir Placement Auditions?
- Undergraduate vocal performance majors
- Undergraduate choral music education majors
- Bachelor of Arts in Music voice students (until degree requirements are completed)
- Graduate voice majors fulfilling their MULB requirement or seeking choral scholarship consideration
- Note: Enrollment in at least one MULB each long semester is required of all music majors.
- Who has the choice to either audition for choir placement or simply enroll in a section of Chorale (Chorale TB/Camerata SA)?
- Instrumental music majors
- Students not majoring in music
- I’m new to UNT, what section of choir should I register for until I’m assigned to a choir?
- If you are a Soprano or Alto: Register for MULB 1815.501 (Camerata)
- If you sang in Kalandra last year: Register for MULB 1815.501 (Camerata)
- If you are a Tenor or Bass: Register for MULB 1815.500 (Chorale)
- Graduate S/A is MULB 5171.507. Graduate T/B MULB 5171.505
- How will I know if I receive a callback audition?
- Callback invitations will be sent to students’ UNT email address. Check your email frequently.
- If I have additional questions, who are the people that I should contact?
- Jacob Augsten JacobAugsten@my.unt.edu
- Christine Le Christinele4@myunt.edu
- For questions related to Up Front (music education majors) contact Dr. Jessica Nápoles Jessica.Napoles@unt.edu
AUDITION CALLBACK SCHEDULE
| Friday, August 18 - A Cappella Choir Basses 10:00-11:00 am Tenors 11:00-12:00 pm Altos 12:00-1:00 pm Soprano 1:00-2:00 pm |
| Saturday, August 19 - University Singers/Concert Choir Basses 10:00-11:00 am Tenors 11:00-12:00 pm Altos 12:00-1:00 pm Soprano 1:00-2:00 pm |
| Saturday, August 19 - University Singers Quartets SATB 2:00-4:00 pm |
2023-2024 CHORAL ENSEMBLES
Note: Enrollment in at least one MULB each long semester is required of all music majors. +
| Category/Instructor | Course | Day | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Cappella Choir* Dr. Allen Hightower |
MULB 1801.500 | MTWRF | 1:00-1:50 | MU230 |
| Camerata (S/A) |
MULB 1815.501 |
MW TR |
12:00-12:50 |
MU258 MU 254 (VH) |
| Chorale (T/B) | MULB 1815.500 | MTWR | 12:00-12:50 | MU232 |
| Concert Choir* Dr. Jessica Nápoles |
MULB 1802.500 | MTWR | 2:00-2:50 | MU230 |
| University Singers* |
MULB 1816.500 | MTWRF | 1:00-1:50 | MU232 |
| Vox Aquilae Dr. Allen Hightower |
MUEN 4530.002 | MW R |
2:00-2:50 4:00-5:00 |
Voertman Hall MU258 |
| Additional Spring Semester Responsibilities: | ||||
| Grand Chorus** (members of 1801, 1802, 1816) Dr. Allen Hightower UP FRONT!* Mus. Ed. Voice concentration. |
T
MW |
6:00-9:00
3:00–3:50 |
MU230
MU230 |
** The singers of A Cappella Choir, University Singers, and Concert Choir comprise the Grand Chorus, and must be available for combined rehearsals on Tuesday evenings during the Spring semester.
- All choral music education majors are required to participate in the Up Front!
(Questions: contact Jessica.Napoles@unt.edu)
+Laboratory and ensemble participation of scholarship recipients will be closely monitored by the COM Scholarship Office CH211). An unsatisfactory report from any of the ensemble directors will result in disciplinary action, including possible termination of scholarship assistance.