How to Join

2026-27 Auditions

Auditions for the Fall of 2026 will be held on August 19th- 21st from 10 AM- 7 PM in room MC036 in the addition behind the Musical Arts Center. (Finding the audition room)

Prospective New Members:

  • Please prepare a clearly marked 1-1:30 minute solo section. (Musical Theatre, Classical, Jazz, Pop, Folk, Commercial)
  • The audition will also consist of vocalization and a brief sight-singing exercise
  • An accompanist will be provided for you.  Acapella singing and use of prerecorded backing tracks are permitted, but auditioning with an accompanist is strongly encouraged.
  • Callbacks will be held from 11 AM-2 PM on Saturday, August 22nd.  Students will be notified by the evening of Friday, August 21st whether they have received a callback.
  • We hope to see you there.

If you plan on auditioning, please complete the audition form and sign up for an audition time.

Any IU student is welcome to audition for the Singing Hoosiers. Both new prospective members and returning members must complete an audition in the fall. Reach out to Aubrey Mitchell for inquiries.

Several featured Ensembles exist within the Singing Hoosiers for which separate auditions will be held. See below for more details.

Small Ensembles

This student led ensemble consists of between 12-15 singers and is featured in Singing Hoosiers concerts, community performances, and a cappella competitions. Any Singing Hoosier is invited to audition for SH A cappella. The Singing Hoosiers have a special connection to the pop a cappella community, as the founding members of Straight No Chaser formed while in the ensemble.

Audition process

Auditions consist of a group singing component and will be held on Friday, August 28th.

 

This 18-20 member group is featured downstage, performing advanced choreography during Singing Hoosiers performances. This student led dance core rehearses outside of full ensemble rehearsals. Varsity dancers possess a high level of skill, dedication, and time to devote to extra rehearsals. For Questions, contact choreographers: Ava Bargeloh (avbarg@iu.edu) and Jyllian Knolinski (jknolins@iu.edu). 


Audition process
Auditions will consist of an assigned group dance and will be held on Monday, August 31st.

Directed by Dr. Chris Albanese, this mixed-voice, smallensemble performs the full gamut of vocal chamber music from music of the Renaissance to vocal jazz and contemporary pop. The ensemble will be featured in campus performances and on tour, along with performing special events on and off campus. Any Singing Hoosier is invited to audition for ResoluSHion. The ensemble is composed of twelve singers, 3 per part.  The ensemble rehearses every Friday from 3-4:25 PM. 

Audition process
Auditions consist of one prepared solo excerpt and a group singing component and will be held on Friday, August 28th.