Fall 2025 Auditions
- University Chorus
- McGill Camerata
- Schulich Singers
- Cappella Antica
- Early Music Ensemble
- Song Interpretation
- Opera McGill
- Jazz Choir
University Chorus
This audition is for participation in:
- University Chorus
(Tuesday & Thursday, 9:35 a.m. -11:25 a..m)
Who is eligible to audition:
- Voice majors should NOT audition - instead, audition for Schulich Singers.
- If you are auditioning for Schulich Singers, do not audition for University Chorus. You will be placed in this ensemble if you are not placed in Schulich Singers.
- This ensemble is open to non-music students.
Audition Instructions:
All students must fill out the choral ensemble placement form.
- Arrive 5 minutes prior to your audition time.
- Sign up for an audition time here
Audition Material:
The audition will include singing a short, familiar melody such as Happy Birthday (no need to prepare a song) as well as exercises to determine your vocal range and sight singing skills.
Audition Schedule:
Date and Time:
- Wednesday, August 27, 9:30-12:20 in C204
- Thursday, August 28, 9:30-12:30 in C304
No accompanist required
If a student auditions for SS, they do NOT need to audition for UC; they will be placed in the ensemble if they aren’t selected for SS.
McGill Camerata
This ensemble is for non-music students, faculty and staff. For information regarding auditions, please contact kody.pisney [at] mcgill.ca
Schulich Singers
This audition is for participation in:
- Schulich Singers
Monday, Wednesday & Friday, 9:35AM-11:25AM
Who is eligible to audition:
Anyone wishing to participate in the Schulich Singers must audition (even if you are a returning student).
- Voice majors, or those with at least one year of previous choral experience.
- This ensemble is open to Non-Music students with approval from Director of Choral Studies
Audition instructions:
All students must fill out the choral ensemble placement form.
- Arrive 5 minutes prior to your audition time.
- Sign up for an audition time here
General Audition:
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Prepare a short solo musical selection of your choice to showcase your vocal ability and range. An accompanist will be available for your audition. Please ensure to bring a double-sided printed copy of the score placed in a binder for the accompanist. Make sure the score is in the key in which the piece will be performed.
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Sing major/minor/diminished/augmented triads – starting pitch will be given
Audition Schedule:
Date and Time
- Wednesday, August 27 9:30am-12:30pm in Clara Hall (C-209)
- Thursday, August 28 11:30am-4:30pm in Clara Hall (C-209)
- Friday, August 29 10:30am-11:30am - Call-back rehearsal for Schulich Singers in C-204
Cappella Antica
This audition is for participation in:
- Cappella Antica
SINGERS: This audition is required only if you have never been in Cappella Antica before. If you have been in the ensemble before, just fill out the Early Music Ensemble placement form below and indicate your ensemble preference(s).
Who is eligible to audition:
- Voice majors, or those with at least one year of previous choral experience.
- These ensembles are open to non-music students.
All students must fill out the Early Music Ensemble placement form.
- Arrive 5 minutes prior to your audition time.
- Sign up for an audition time here
Audition Material:
- Prepare one selection from the Baroque period or earlier.
- Bring your own accompanist, piano and harpsichord available.
- Sight reading may be given.
Audition Schedule:
Date and Time:
Tuesday, August 26 from starting at 1:00pm in C413
Early Music Ensemble - Voice
This audition is for participation in:
EME (Early Music Ensemble) - Vocal
(so MUEN 580*)
SINGERS: This audition is required only if you have never been in Early Music Ensemble before. If you have sang in the ensemble before, just fill out the Early Music Ensemble placement form below and indicate your ensemble preference(s).
All students must fill out the Early Music Ensemble placement form.
- Arrive 5 minutes prior to your audition time.
- Sign up for an audition time here
Audition Material:
- Prepare one selection from the Baroque period or earlier.
- Bring your own accompanist, piano and harpsichord available.
- Sight reading may be given.
Audition Schedule:
Date and Time:
Tuesday, August 26 from starting at 1:00pm in C413
* Please note you will be able to register for MUEN 580 once you receive the CRN (Course Registration Number) for the small ensemble you have been assigned to. Once you receive your CRN, you will be able to find the correct small ensemble on Minerva so you can register. You must register for the right CRN for your small ensemble before the add/drop deadline.
Song Interpretation
This audition is for participation in:
- SONG INTERPRETATION 1 & 2 (MUEN 578 & MUEN 579) with Michael McMahon on Fridays.
These ensembles are not open to Non-Music students.
First Year Undergraduate Students are permitted to audition with permission from the teacher.
Audition Instructions:
- Sign up for an audition time here
- Singers must provide their own pianist.
Audition Material:
Voice: 2 art songs: 1 German Lied and 1 art song of your choice in a contrasting language.
Audition Schedule:
Date and Time:
- Thursday, August 28th 11:30am-6:30pm in Tanna Schulich Hall
- Friday, August 29th 10am-5pm in Tanna Schulich Hall
Opera McGill
Opera McGill auditions are administrated by the Opera Area.
- Please check out our YouTube Channel to see a little bit of what Opera McGill has been up to!
Audition Instructions:
- Please review
Opera McGill Audition Information - Audition signup will be posted outside of Wirth Opera Studio by 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 21
- Show up 5 minutes prior to your audition time.
- Singers must provide their own pianist.
Audition Schedule:
Date and Time:
- Monday, August 25th from 12pm-6pm in Wirth Opera Studio
- Tuesday, August 26th - Undergraduate Student Callbacks in Wirth Opera Studio
- Wednesday, August 27th - Graduate Student Callbacks in Wirth Opera Studio
If you have any further questions, please email the Opera McGill office at patrick.j.hansen [at] mcgill.ca (Patrick Hansen)
Jazz Choir
These auditions are for participation in:
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Jazz Vocal Workshop - MUEN 563 001
Audition Instructions:
- Sign up for an audition time below
Audition Schedule:
Date and Time:
Wednesday, August 27, 2025 – 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm in Clara Lichtenstein Hall (C209) | Sign up here
Tuesday, September 2, 2025 – 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm in C302 | Sign up here
Audition Materials:
- A song of your choice, preferably a jazz standard. A selection from outside of the jazz genre may be chosen as long as it exhibits an interesting melody that highlights your range and rhythmic capabilities.
- You may also be asked to sight read one or two short, simple melodies in varying ranges of your voice.
*Previous jazz vocal interpretation/improvising as well as jazz choir (or other) experience is an asset but not a requirement for this ensemble.
