Auditions

Sing with Us!

Cambridge Chamber Singers is pleased to announce auditions for its 2022-2023 concert season! Experienced singers of all parts are welcome to audition.

Auditions will be held online starting Tuesday, September 5, by appointment. For questions, and to schedule an audition, please contact the Music Director, Ray Fahrner, at refahrner@comcast.net.

Rehearsals are every Thursday, starting September 8, from 7:15 PM to 9:45 PM. Rehearsals are at MIT, Bldg 5 Rm. 234 (77 Massachusetts Ave) and are accessible by the 1 bus or Red Line.

All singers are required to be vaccinated for COVID-19, and the choir will be rehearsing fully masked until further notice.

Fall performances are on Saturday, December 3, 2022, at 8 PM, and Sunday, December 4, 2022, at 7 PM.

Repertoire will include Guillaume Dufay’s Missa Ave Regina Caelorum, motets by Rheinberger, Schütz, and Sweelinck, Ukrainian motets, and two contemporary works TBD.


Preparing for Your Audition

In the 10-minute audition you will:

1)  Sing a prepared, unaccompanied piece – something you’re comfortable with.
Demonstrate accuracy and expressiveness.

2)  Sight read Renaissance and contemporary excerpts.

3)  Do some vocal exercises across your range as requested.

4)  Sing back a series of intervals.


Regular auditions are typically held in September and January. Information on upcoming auditions will be posted on this page. For general audition inquiries, you can contact us at cambridgechambersingers@gmail.com or through our Contact Us form.

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