Auditions
For the 2025-26 school year: ​ Minneapolis Youth Chorus (MYC) rehearses Monday evenings from 7:15 to 8:30 p.m. Prelude Children's Choir rehearses Mondays from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. ​ Both choirs rehearse at Creekside United Church of Christ (formerly Mayflower Church), Minneapolis. The building is located across the street from the Museum of Russian Art on Diamond Lake Road and 35W.
No formal audition is required. Voices of Experience is offered in partnership between the Minnesota Chorale and MacPhail Center for Music. Registration opens prior to the start of each semester.
The Minnesota Chorale consists of a pool of singers, both paid and volunteer. All singers are auditioned annually in order to maintain the Chorale’s professionalism and high artistic standards. At the time of the audition or as soon as available, singers receive an overview of the coming season. A more detailed rehearsal/performance schedule is provided following a successful audition at which time singers are asked to submit their availability for projects in the upcoming season. All projects are rostered individually, and differ in size and musical criteria.  Rehearsals are held Monday and/or Thursday evenings, with special rehearsals and dress rehearsals scheduled according to the requirements of each project. Please note that projects with the Minnesota Orchestra generally include two daytime orchestra rehearsals and, typically, a Thursday morning concert in the performance week. There are also many performance opportunities that have no daytime commitments.  The Chorale’s main rehearsal space is Westminster Presbyterian Church (1200 Marquette Avenue, Minneapolis 55403). Free parking is available for all rehearsals at Westminster. Singers may incur parking charges during concert weeks; however, charges are minimal and if costs are a barrier, there is a scholarship program available to help defer that expense.
New Singer Audition Process
Rosters for the 25/26 season have been filled, so your information will be saved and you will be informed when the auditions for the 26/27 season are opened up.
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Step 1: Follow THIS LINK to submit your Audition Interest Form.
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Step 2: Live Audition
If invited to Step 2 (you will be notified either way after a review of the information from Step 1 above), the auditionee will be asked to sign up for an audition slot, at which time vocalises and flexibility passages will be provided to you. Range, flexibility, and tonal memory will be assessed in a 12-15 minute in-person audition. (An audition accompanist will be provided; however, you are welcome to bring your own.)
Please note: A $15.00 audition fee is due prior to the live audition. The registration process includes an online payment link. Scholarships to cover the audition fee will be available at that time.
Questions? Email: jenny@mnchorale.org
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Thank you for your interest in the Minnesota Chorale. We are very excited to hear from you!​