Thank you for your interested in auditioning for the Stratford Concert Choir solo positions.

This season we several opportunities for you.

December 9, 2024: Handel Messiah

Opportunities: soprano, alto, tenor, bass

This is a sing-along version of Messiah. Audience members sing the choruses and get to enjoy some solo works being performed by upcoming talented soloists (ie. you).

The soloists will be seated off stage and come forward for their solos. They can also join in the sing-along with the chorus, but are for sure asked to join on stage for the Hallelujah chorus and the final segment (Worthy is the lamb – Amen.)

May 24, 2025: Vivaldi Gloria & Bach cantata BWV 12

Opportunities: soprano 1, soprano 2, alto, tenor, bass

This is a performance with full orchestra

The soloist will be on stage for whole of the concert and are asked to also sing the choral movements.

Audition

The auditions will take place on Wednesday October, from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m., at the Don Wright faculty of music at Western University, room MB-242.

For the audition please prepare a short solo piece of our choosing along with the appropriate movements found in the score here: click to download.

Hint: Prepare the pieces thoroughly. Prepared them at widely varying tempi. Be ready to sing at whatever tempo is requested at the audition. Pay attention to details.

Please email [email protected] to schedule an audition.