Auditions

All Voices Welcome

The River City Chorale is thrilled to announce auditions for our upcoming 2025-2026 season!

The River City Chorale has been bringing fine choral music to the greater Sacramento region for almost five decades. Founded in 1976, the River City Chorale’s mission is to inspire and enrich our community through high-quality and diverse choral performances. Our auditioned choir performs three distinctively different sets of concerts each season, with repertoire that includes classical, folk, multicultural, pop, jazz, and musical theatre. In addition, the Chorale tours internationally and has produced numerous recordings.

  • Build community and friendships

  • Sing a diverse range of musical styles

  • Unlock your full vocal potential

  • International Tour in 2025

  • Keep the tradition of choral music alive

Please visit our Audition web page for specific dates, times, and everything you need to know to prepare for your audition.

Open Rehearsal

Monday, August 11th, 7:00 - 9:00 pm

Are you interested in joining our choir but feeling nervous about auditioning? We're hosting an Open Rehearsal for prospective members to experience firsthand what makes the River City Chorale truly special. This no-pressure opportunity gives you the chance to envision yourself as part of our choir while asking questions and getting to know our singers, ensuring that the River City Chorale feels like the right musical home for you before taking the next step in your audition journey.

During the rehearsal, we will:

  • Work through our current music repertoire

  • Provide guidance on vocal techniques

  • Practice the actual music that will be used during your audition.

This is a great opportunity to:

  • Learn how our director works with the choir

  • Meet current choir members

  • Familiarize yourself with our rehearsal style

  • Gain confidence before your audition

  • Answer your questions about the choir and audition process

No pre-registration required. Just bring your enthusiasm and love for singing!

We look forward to meeting you and hearing your voice!

Location:

Northminster Presbyterian Church
3235 Pope Ave, Sacramento, CA 95821

Questions:

Please contact David Vanderbout at david.vanderbout@rivercitychorale.org