Those auditioning should be prepared to do the following before a selection committee:

-- Inform the committee of your past musical training and experiences by completing an audition card when you arrive for your appointment - please arrive a little early for your audition appointment to fill out this card.

-- Know your schedule through May 2012 in advance and discuss any rehearsal conflicts you may have - rehearsals are normally Monday nights (starting January 16th) and some Thursdays approximately two weeks before a performance. Normally only three absences are permitted for the season.

-- Vocalize on neutral vowels unaccompanied for range and aural skills; Sing the melody and your specific part ( soprano, alto , tenor, or bass ) of a musical selection chosen by the Director with accompaniment; Sing a familiar musical selection chosen by the Director a cappella ; Sing a selection by sight-reading the music a cappella ( if you do not read music inform the committee – you may have other abilities to learn music that may enable selection and those can be tested as well).

-- No musical selections preparation is necessary - all music and other requirements will be provided at the audition.

Auditions are normally conducted at Bethany United Methodist Church, Summerville, in the 2nd floor music room ( Room 234 ). Enter the rear entrance, go up the stairs, turn right, then left, turn right at next hallway, Room 234 is on the right down the hallway.