Auditions
Why audition for our choir?
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Build community and friendships
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Sing a diverse range of musical styles
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Unlock your full vocal potential
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Embark on an international tour
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Preserve the art of live choral music
Join the River City Chorale for our upcoming 2025-2026 season!
To schedule an audition or have questions about the process, please contact Artistic Director David Vanderbout at david.vanderbout@rivercitychorale.org.
Audition & Rehearsal Location: Northminster Presbyterian Church, 3235 Pope Ave, Sacramento, CA 95821
Rehearsals: Mondays, 7-9:30 pm from late August 2026 through May 2027 (break in Dec after holiday concert)
The River City Chorale has been bringing fine choral music to the greater Sacramento region for five decades. Founded in 1976, the Chorale's mission is “to inspire and enrich our community through high-quality and diverse choral performances.”
What to expect
The audition will take approximately 10 minutes and consists of three simple parts:
Prepared Excerpt
Solo
Vocal Assessment
Part 1 - Prepared Excerpt
You will be expected to prepare and perform measures 1-21 of Handel’s Hallelujah Chorus.
The sheet music is included below as well as links to part recordings and a sample recording to aid in the learning process:
Sheet Music
Part Recordings
Sample recording - All Voices
Part 2 - Solo
Length: 1 to 2 minutes.
Memorization: Must be fully memorized.
Genre: Any style that best highlights your vocal ability (e.g., musical theater, pop, opera, jazz, etc.).
Accompaniment Options:
Live Accompanist: Provided on-site. If using our accompanist, please bring a physical copy of your sheet music.
Backing Track: Please have your audio file cued up and ready to play.
Need help choosing a song? Reach out to David Vanderbout (Artistic Director) for guidance and support at david.vanderbout@rivercitychorale.org.
Part 3 - Vocal Assessment
There will be a short vocal assessment of range, ear training, and reading ability, for which no preparation is needed.
Auditions:
To schedule an audition time or for questions about the audition process, please contact David Vanderbout at:
Location:
Auditions are held at Northminster Presbyterian Church (3235 Pope Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95821)