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Choral Placement Hearings
2024-25 Academic Year
The College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University choral program has a place for EVERY student who wishes to sing in a choir. Students who desire to participate in one of our touring ensembles – Chamber Choir, Men’s Chorus, and Women’s Choir – must complete a placement hearing during the first week of the fall semester (sign up for a hearing by clicking the appropriate button located just to the right of this paragraph).
NOTE: No placement hearing is required to join the All-College Choir; to enroll in All-College Choir, simply register for MUSC 239 for 0 or 1 credit.
Information about the placement process is below. If you still have questions after reading the information, please contact Dr. Bradley Miller at [email protected].
Exciting Opportunities This Year! Don’t Miss Out!
- Christmas with Saint Ben’s and Saint John’s (two performances on-campus AND one performance at the Basilica of Saint Mary in Minneapolis)
- All members of the Chamber Choir and selected members of the Men’s Chorus and Women’s Choir will participate in a Carnegie Hall (New York City) residency and performance with Dr. Miller conducting from April 3-7, 2025. Information will be provided early in the fall semester.
Choral Ensemble Rehearsal Times
- All-College Choir – T 7-8:30 p.m. (SBH 028 – SJU)
- Chamber Choir – MW 3-4:10 p.m./TR 2:50-4:10 p.m. (SBH 028 – SJU)
- Men’s Chorus – MTR 4:45- 6 p.m. (SBH 028 – SJU)
- Women’s Choir – M 3:20- 4:35 p.m./TR 3:20 p.m. – 4:50 p.m. (BAC A135 – CSB)
Directors:
- Chamber Choir and Men’s Chorus – Dr. Bradley Miller, [email protected]
- Women’s Choir – Susan Zemlin, [email protected]
- All-College Choir – Dr. Lara Moline
Soprano and Alto Hearing Location and Times
Where: CSB – Benedicta Arts Center (BAC) Room A135, Recital Hall
When:
Monday, August 26, 1:15-5 p.m.
Tuesday, August 27, 2:45-5 p.m.
Where to Warm Up: Practice rooms are available in the BAC for warm-ups.
Tenor and Bass Hearing Location and Times
Where: SJU – Stephen B. Humphrey (Music Building) Room 019, Dr. Miller’s Office
When:
Tuesday, August 27, 10-2:10 p.m.
Wednesday, August 28, 1–4:30 p.m.
Where to Warm Up: Practice rooms are available in the SBH (2nd floor)
ALL SINGERS – What to Prepare and Expect
- Please warm up prior to your audition and arrive at your audition five minutes early
- Please prepare a piece to sing that highlights your voice and ability. This can be (a) a song you have performed for high school solo/ensemble events, scholarship auditions, etc., or (b) a hymn, carol, or traditional selection such as “America the Beautiful,” “America” (My Country ‘Tis of Thee), the National Anthem, or “Happy Birthday”
- Vocalizes to determine range
- Short pitch matching/recall exercises (a 4-5 note pattern will be played on the piano – you sing it back)
- Sing a hymn melody (music provided) with us accompanying you at the piano.
- Your placement hearing will last approximately 7-8 minutes
- Rosters will be posted no later than Thursday, August 29 morning
- Chamber Choir, Men’s Chorus, and Women’s Choir rehearsals will begin on Thursday, August 29