General Audition Information
Spring 2025 Choral Audition Information
MUAP 341/541/641: The Madison Singers (TMS) auditions are complete in preparation for our trip to Carnegie Hall. No additional personnel accepted this semester.
MUAP 340/540/640: The JMU Chorale auditions are complete in preparation for our trip to Carnegie Hall. No additional personnel accepted this semester.
MUAP 234: University Chorus: Tenor/Bass Ensemble (UCTB) is open to participation without audition. Please do register!
MUAP 236: University Chorus: Soprano/Alto Ensemble (UCSA) is open to participation without audition. Please do register!
Auditions for MUAP 235: Treble Chamber Choir (TCC) will be Tuesday, January 21, 2025, 11:30am-6:00pm. Please be on time!
- Please fill out the Student Information Form and bring to your audition.
View a PDF version of the Choral Audition Information.
Audition Sign-up Information
Please sign up for your audition via our online scheduling software: JMU Jury System
- As most of you already know, user accounts are created automatically by clicking the Login link in the main menu and logging in through the JMU portal and Duo two-factor authentication system. Enter your JMU credentials.
- Once logged in, proceed to the Booking Tab.
- Follow the listed instructions and signup for an audition time.
- If you need to change your audition time, please follow the instructions accordingly. You will receive a cancellation code when you register, just in case.
- Please note that audition room may not be listed yet on the sign-up form. They will be in January!
- Remember that Tuesday, January 21st is our first full day of regularly-scheduled classes, so please check your class schedule! Choral ensemble auditions are not excused absences from classes.
- Audition results will be sent out via our Canvas class, as well as posted on the bulletin board outside Dr. V's office (rm. 338) on or before 9:00am on Wednesday, January 22nd.
The signup window will be open on December 17, 2024.
Audition Requirements
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Required Work: Please plan to sing two contrasting arias of your choice from your fall juries, or voice repertoire. You do not need to provide an accompanist.
- Sight-reading
- Plan to bring your tuning fork and be ready for 2-3 sightreading examples.
The Day of your Audition
Please arrive 15-20 minutes early to your audition to allow for intake paperwork and schedule shifts.
Please plan to:
- Bring your tuning fork! You will use it during your audition!
- Dress up! Look your best—an audition is always a practice for the next concert, solo, or audition. Your career is now—act the part and bring it!
- Fill out an information form and give it to your door monitor when completed.
- Present each of your selected arias.
- Present the sight-reading examples as instructed.
