Here’s how:

1. EMAIL: Please contact our Audition Coordinator at auditions@cherrycreekchorale.org and include your name and number (or a preferred way to contact you). If email is not your best option, please call our CCC automated number 303-789-5920 and press 2 for auditions.

2. INCLUDE an Audition Application Form: Click HERE to open a CCC Audition Application Form. You can fill it out immediately right on your computer or print the blank form to be filled out by hand at your leisure. Please be sure to re-enter your name and date at the top of page 2 of the form. We prefer that you send the form to us electronically. If that isn’t possible, please fill out the form and print it, then mail it to:

Auditions
4036 S. Atchison Way
Aurora, CO 80014.

Difficulties completing your application? Please email the Audition Coordinator for support.

It is essential for us to have your printed application before we schedule your audition.

Auditions are held by appointment only, at the director’s discretion. After we have received and reviewed your form, our auditions coordinator or director will contact you.

Some things to note:

  • Prospective members should have choral experience and a working knowledge of music notation.
  • We rehearse on Tuesday evenings 6:45 pm – 9:15 pm at Bethany Lutheran Church from late August through mid-May.
    • Bethany Lutheran Church is located at 4500 E Hampden Ave. at the southwest intersection of Hampden and Dahlia in Cherry Hills Village.
    • Attendance is enforced as directed by the Chorale’s
      Attendance and Wellness policies.
    • Our concert schedule includes four concert sets (two performances/set) per year. These sets are usually in October, December, March, and May.
  • Chorale dues are $110 per semester payable in August and January.
  • Members of the Chorale have options for concert attire.
    • Tuxedos are purchased independently by the singer.
    • The black dresses and jackets are approximately $120 (new) or $65 (used).
    • The Chorale has a wardrobe collection of used tuxedos and dresses to offer member.
    • If you are interested in a neutral gender option of tunic and slacks, please contact our current Membership Chair.
  • The Cherry Creek Chorale Cherry Blossom Fund was created to ensure that the costs associated with participating in the Chorale (primarily dues and concert attire) are not obstacles to participation. Please click HERE to find out how it works.

 

The Audition:

Auditioning for The Cherry Creek Chorale is easy! It takes about 15 minutes and no special preparation is required.
The audition consists of:

  • Singing “America” (My Country ‘Tis of Thee) in a variety of keys
  • Vocalizing to ascertain range and tone quality
  • Sing an a cappela major scale
  • Sing a selection of aural recall exercises
  • Sight read melody and rhythm
  • Perform a music independence exercise

In addition you will be asked to share you choral background, interest, and commitment with our Artistic Director and Conductor. More information regarding the Chorale schedule, dues, performance attire, and attendance policy will be explained by a member of the Member Service Committee. Believe you can commit to the responsibilities of membership, enjoy performing the best choral literature, and want to share the enthusiasm and friendship of fellow singers? Please consider sending an email to the Audition Coordinator to get started.

We look forward to getting to know you!