How to Join

Spring 2024 Auditions

 

Are you a tenor or bass interested in joining Singing Hoosiers this Spring semester?

Tenor/Bass auditions for the 2024 Spring semester are coming up! They will be held November 15th and 16th in MA 066 (located in Merrill Hall).

 

To sign up for an audition, follow these steps:

1. Fill out the TB audition form and press Submit. You will ned to use your IU credentials to gain access to the form.

2. Choose a time slot from the TB audition sign up, fill in your information, and press Submit.

3. That’s it! Make sure to prepare all necessary materials for your audition.

 

The audition will include:

  • 1-1:30 minutes of a prepared song (styles can include musical theater, jazz, classical, Great American Songbook, pop)
  • A brief vocalization exercise
  • A brief sight-singing exercise

An accompanist will be provided. Please bring clearly marked sheet music if you wish to be accompanied. You may also accompany yourself or sing a capella.

 

Any IU student is welcome to audition for the Singing Hoosiers. Both new, prospective members as well as returning members must complete an audition in the Fall. Reach out to Katie Kobold (kkobold@iu.edu) for inquiries.

Opportunities

SH Acapella is a student-run ensemble of 12 members that exists within Singing Hoosiers. SH Acapella is a celebration of a cappella music and sings arrangements of popular songs, barbershop quartets, carols, and more! It is directed and led by a student in the group and meets for extra rehearsals outside of class time. SH Acapella often travels and performs gigs within the Bloomington community. Students interested in joining SH Acapella can audition for the small ensemble in the fall semester.

Audition process

SH Acapella auditions for Fall 2023 will be held August 25th. More information TBA.

Varsity Dancers is a select ensemble of Singing Hoosiers who partake in advanced choreography during performances. Varsity puts on dazzling displays of numerous styles of dance such as jazz, hip hop, ballroom, swing, musical theater dance, and tap. They have their own credited class that takes place 3 times a week outside of Singing Hoosiers rehearsal and perform in front of the chorus during each show.

Audition process

Varsity auditions for Fall 2023 will take place August 27/28th. More information TBA.

Directed by Dr. Chris Albanese, this mixed-voice, small ensemble performs the full gamut of vocal chamber music from the Renaissance to vocal jazz, new music, and contemporary pop (think Voces 8). The ensemble will be featured in campus performances and on tour, along with performing special events on and off campus.  

Eligibility and Ensemble size 
Any current Singing Hoosier (returning or new member) is invited to audition for ResoluSHion. The ensemble is composed of twelve singers, 3 per part.  

Skills and Qualifications 

A ResoluSHion member should possess:   

- Beautiful and expressive vocal tone  
- Strong intonation 
- Excellent musicianship 
- The ability to balance within a section and the ensemble as a whole 
- Flexibility for performing multiple styles  
- A passion for small ensemble singing 

Rehearsal time 
ResoluSHion holds 1-2 rehearsals per week, often on Friday from 5:25-6:30 pm, along with select time during regular SH's rehearsal time (4:25-5:25pm).  

Audition sign ups 
Please indicate your interest when filling out the general Singing Hoosiers audition Google form. You may sign up during the first week of class as well.

Audition Process 

ResoluSHion auditions for Fall 2023 will take place August 25th from 5:30-7pm.

The audition will consist of:

-A brief series of ear training exercises  
-Ensemble singing (1 prepared ensemble excerpt + 1 excerpt presented at the audition)

 
For questions, please contact Dr. Albanese at calbanes@iu.edu