Some essential information

Prospective singers are warmly invited to attend a regular rehearsal as our guest before auditioning. This can be arranged by contacting the Director of Music.

Although the choir is a group of mostly young singers, membership is open to singers of all ages (secondary/tertiary students, people in the workforce…) 

Prior choral experience is desirable although not necessary (see Competencies below)

Choir holidays/breaks normally follow the pattern of state school holidays. Occasionally extra rehearsals may be called, especially immediately before a performance.

A good sense of commitment, teammanship and support for each other are strong features of the choir.  

Singers in The Graduate Choir NZ are expected to demonstrate this by:

• attending all rehearsals/performances
• arriving on time to rehearsals/performances
• showing good communication and courtesy if circumstances prevent attendance
• working well in a team and demonstrating loyalty to each other
• learning/revising music at home between rehearsals
• organising and prioritising your time to meet choir commitments
• being willing to access and read the weekly electronic Rehearsal Summaries

 Below are the competencies desired for admission to the choir:

Essential competencies

• A good sense of commitment
• An ability to sing well in tune
• A good, musical ear
• An ability to contribute to the sound of the choir and to blend with other voices

Preferred competencies

• An ability to understand printed music and to sight-sing
• Experience with part-singing
• An ability to be a well-organised person

You can contact the Director of Music here

 

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What to expect at the audition

• Scale singing (major keys, descending)
• Some ear-tests
• A short piece of sight-reading
• One verse of the NZ National Anthem, from memory, in English, sung unaccompanied in one of the following keys:
  • Bb (soprano)
  • Eb (alto/countertenor)
  • A (tenor)
  • F (baritone)
  • C (bass)
• A short informal chat – your opportunity, too, to ask questions

Every effort will be made to ensure that you are completely at ease at the audition.  The result of the audition and a full report will be emailed to you.

For more information you are cordially invited to contact the Director of Music:

Phone: (09) 634 2946
Email: director@graduatechoirnz.org