top of page
CVAE black logo

2023-2024  Auditions

Audition Scheduling

Auditions for the 2023-2024 concert season will be held on July 6, 7, and 8, 2023, by appointment.

 

Call-Back auditions, if needed, are by invitation only.

​

If you would like to audition, please email us. We will send you more information and a link to the sign-up page.  cvaeorg@gmail.com

Audition Requirements

  • ​​You are not required to bring a solo song. 

  • Instead, you will prepare 2 excerpts from choral repertoire, which will be sent to you in advance of your audition.​

  • Vocalizes to determine your range.

  • Sight reading and pitch-recall.

Audition, Re-audition and Evaluation

  • Auditions are held annually for vacancies in all sections.

  • New members are required to re-audition after one year.

  • Further policies for re-audition are currently under revision.

Black and white photo of a handful of sopranos from CVAE.
Black and white low-to-high shot of Deborah Jenkins Teske conducting, just before she cuts off her choir.

Membership Information

CVAE is a select ensemble of 28-30 voices. Professional-level vocal skill and musicianship are required.  All singers must make a strong personal commitment to our schedule and to our mission to present fine choral music at a high level of excellence. Individual practice and preparation outside rehearsals is required.

​

Regular rehearsals are every Tuesday from 7:15-9:45 p.m. August-May.  Extra rehearsals are scheduled in concert weeks, as needed.  Rehearsals in the summer are scheduled as performance opportunities arise.  Dress rehearsals are mandatory and are usually the day or evening before a performance. 

​

A group of monkeys in a tree are lined up with their mouths open, making them look like they're singing.

Come Sing with Us!

bottom of page