Sing with Us!
Greater South Jersey Chorus
Auditions for 2024-25
Welcome! To sing with the Greater South Jersey Chorus, you will need to sign up for an audition on this page. Auditions are held twice a year at Grace Church, 19 Kings Highway East, Haddonfield, NJ 08033. Singers must be 18 years or older.
Auditions will be held at Grace Church in Haddonfield, NJ. Conveniently located next to the Haddonfield PATCO station parking lot. Auditions are located in the building attached to/behind Grace Church located at 19 Kings Highway East, Haddonfield, NJ 08033. The entrance door faces the PATCO station parking lot.
Singers should love choral music! Our members bring with them the joy of singing with others, striving for excellence, and a desire to spread our music throughout the community. You do not need to be a professional musician to sing with the choir, but we do expect you to have had some prior singing experience. While your sight-reading doesn’t have to be award-winning, you should have an understanding of the score and the ability to learn and retain the music quickly.
The audition consists of three parts: 1) the prepared solo, 2) sight-reading, and 3) vocalizations to determine your range and voice part.
- Prepared solo — You should learn the assigned music before the audition so that you may demonstrate the color of your voice and show your commitment to learning music independently.
- Sight-reading — All those auditioning will read melodic and rhythmic patterns.
- Vocalization — This will be an opportunity for the artistic director to vocalize you from the piano and facilitate a discussion on where your voice feels most comfortable.
AUDITION FAQ’S
When are the next auditions?
We are glad you want to explore singing with us! Auditions take place every August and January. The next auditions will be in January.
Where are the auditions held?
Conveniently located next to the Haddonfield PATCO station parking lot.
Grace Church (in Parish Hall behind the church)
19 Kings Highway East
Haddonfield, NJ 08033
How do I sign up for an audition?
Fill out the form reached by the appropriate link above (whan available) and we will contact you shortly! In the meantime, if you have any additional questions, feel free to email us at: membership@greatersjchorus.org
General FAQ’s
When and where are rehearsals?
Our rehearsals are held weekly on Monday evening from 7:00-9:30 pm. We rehearse in the fellowship hall attached to Grace Church, located at 19 Kings Highway East, Haddonfield, NJ 08033. The rehearsal venue is conveniently located next to the Haddonfield PATCO Station with direct service to Center City Philadelphia and free parking for those who drive to rehearsal.
What is the attendance policy?
We expect members to attend all rehearsals. We do recognize that members may occasionally miss one or two rehearsals per semester due to illness or scheduling conflicts. Members should work closely with their section leaders concerning their attendance records. Members should also warn section leaders ahead of time of any potential conflicts.
Are there membership fees?
Yes, our yearly dues are $200. If you join in January, halfway through our normal season, the semester dues are $100. We also have a reduced full-time student rate of $45 per semester. Dues help our organization pay for rehearsal space, general operating expenses, insurance, and the salaries of artistic staff.
We also will charge you for your music. This fee is usually between $30-45 per concert and allows choristers to keep purchased music.
Do I have to purchase my own concert attire?
Members are required to provide their own “concert black” attire. We provide simple guidelines for what is acceptable.
How often does the chorus perform?
Our rehearsals for our four concerts began in September and conclude with the early May concert.
The 2024-25 concert dates will soon be determined. Mandatory dress rehearsals are a day or two ahead of the concerts, and typically we have one Saturday morning rehearsal for each concert.
Are there activities outside of singing with the chorus?
Yes! There are many committees that are vital to the operation of our chorus. These committees allow our membership to share their professional skills to benefit the chorus.