Choir Auditions
Auditions for the Auburn University Concert Choir, Gospel Choir, Women's Chorus and Men's Chorus occur in April at the end of the spring semester, and in August during the first week of classes at the beginning of the fall semester. These auditions occur in 112 Goodwin Music Building by appointment. Sign up in 112 Goodwin Music Building, or contact Dr. William Powell (powelwc@auburn.edu) for a time.
Auditions for the Auburn University Singers occur in April for current university students, and during the summer Camp War Eagle sessions for incoming freshmen and transfer students. These auditions are scheduled on the second day of Camp War Eagle (Thursday or Monday), and occur in 114 Goodwin Music Building between 12:00 noon and 1:30 p.m. on a first-come, first-served basis. Current university students are also welcome to audition during the Camp War Eagle sessions.
Students selected for any of the various choral groups should enroll in the ensemble(s) for which they have successfully auditioned. The course numbers are listed below for the respective ensembles. Students will receive one hour of academic credit per group, per semester.
MUSI 1160 – University Singers (show choir)
MUSI 1170 – Gospel Choir
MUSI 1180 – Women’s Chorus
MUSI 1190 – Men’s Chorus
MUSI 1210 – Concert Choir
Unless noted otherwise, students are assessed in the following areas for each of the choral groups:
- Vocal Range
- Pitch-matching
- Tonal memory
- Intonation
- Voice quality
- Sight reading
- Solo (Auburn University Singers only)
- Choreography (Auburn University Singers only)
For more information concerning the audition process for the Auburn University Singers, contact Mr. Dale Farmer at (334) 844-4194 or farmew1@auburn.edu. For more information about Women's Chorus, contact Dr. Rosephanye Powell at (334) 844-3163 or dunnprt@auburn.edu. For Concert Choir, Gospel Choir, or Men's Chorus, contact Dr. William Powell at (334) 844-3166, or powelwc@auburn.edu.
Please note that the vocal scholarship audition is completely separate from the choral audition. Therefore, vocal students who are interested in being considered for a scholarship should apply for a scholarship audition. There are currently no scholarships offered for participation in any of the choral ensembles at Auburn University.