Adult Choir Auditions - VocalEssence

Auditions for the Chorus and Ensembles Singers are currently closed. On occasion, a spot may open up in one or both choirs during the season, and we will post information about available openings here, as well as by contacting anyone on our waitlist in that section. Information regarding auditions for the 2025-26 season will be available in February of 2025. If you would like to be placed on our contact list for audition information, please click the button below to send us a message with your name, voice part, and contact information.

The VocalEssence Ensemble Singers

Eight paid positions per section; professional experience required. Ensemble Singers re-audition annually.

The VocalEssence Chorus

90-120 mixed voice choir of volunteer singers. Some musical experience is beneficial to membership but there are not specific requirements for eligibility. Returning Chorus members re-audition every 2-3 years and new members are accepted annually.

What to Expect if You’re Accepted

Rehearsals
Rehearsals are held on Tuesday evenings from September through May, plus special rehearsals and dress rehearsals as needed for each concert; most in-person rehearsals take place at Plymouth Congregational Church in Minneapolis. VocalEssence singers are expected to commit to the full VocalEssence concert season.

The VocalEssence Ensemble Singers have a rigorous schedule and typically rehearse 6:30-9:30 pm on Tuesday evenings, plus other special rehearsals as needed. The singers perform at most season and community concerts as well as local, national, and international tours, recordings, radio broadcasts, daytime performances and for other special occasions.
The VocalEssence Chorus rehearsals run from 7-9:30 pm on Tuesday evenings, plus dress rehearsals for each concert. Chorus members sing on most season and community concerts, and occasionally may travel for occasional performances in greater Minnesota and beyond.

Concert Attire and Music
The standard VocalEssence concert attire is a formal all-black outfit. Singers have the choice of wearing specific clothing to fit that description that reflects their identity and how they choose to present themselves while contributing to the blend of our visual presentation. Should you be accepted into the VocalEssence Chorus or Ensemble Singers, you are required to purchase concert attire at your own expense. Financial assistance may be available, but is not able to be guaranteed at this time.

VocalEssence provides all music and a black choir folder for use while you are a member of one of our ensembles. We ask all singers to return these items upon the completion of concerts or their time in the ensemble.

Additional questions? Please contact audition@vocalessence.org.