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 select 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 link 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 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. (SBH 028 - SJU)
• Chamber Choir - MW 3:00 p.m. - 4:10 p.m./TR 2:50 p.m. - 4:10 p.m. (SBH 028 - SJU)
• Men’s Chorus- MTR 4:45 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. (SBH 028 - SJU)
• Women's Choir- M 3:20 p.m. - 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 and All-College Choir – Dr. Adam Kluck, [email protected]

General Information

Soprano and Alto Hearing Location and Times

Where: CSB – Benedicta Arts Center (BAC) Room A135, Recital Hall

When:
Monday, August 26, 1:15 - 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, August 27, 2:45 - 5:00 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 228, Dr. Miller's Office

When:
Tuesday, August 27, 10:00 a.m. - 2:10 p.m.
Wednesday, August 28, 1:00 – 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 (8/29) morning
• Chamber Choir, Men’s Chorus, and Women’s Choir rehearsals will begin on Thursday, August 29