New Member Auditions
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​Join us!
Mahalo for your interest in auditioning for the O'ahu Choral Society!

The O'ahu Choral Society is a volunteer, auditioned community chorus with a 25+ year history of choral singing at a professional level. OCS performs regularly with the Hawai'i Symphony Orchestra, independently, and with other musical groups on the island. We are a diverse group with members coming from across the spectrum in age, occupation, cultural background, and location on island.

2022-2023 SEASON
We presented Carl Orff's Carmina Burana in November of 2022 in partnership with the Hawai'i Symphony Orchestra, and we will be presenting two spring 2023 concerts: Songs of Nature and Praise in March (Chamber Choir) and Music for a Coronation in April (Symphonic Choir). We will be collaborating with the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa choirs for both spring concerts.

UPCOMING AUDITIONS
Auditions for new members to join for the 2023-2024 season will be held in August. Please complete the inquiry form below to express your interest and to receive communications on how to move forward with an audition!
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AUDITION PROCESS
Any singer who is at least 18 years of age or who has graduated from high school may audition. Please follow the steps outlined below:

1. Fill out the OCS Audition Inquiry form (button above) to request an audition.

2. Once you receive confirmation of your audition time slot: Fill out an OCS application form (which will be emailed to you with your audition confirmation) and bring it with you to your audition, in addition to two copies of the sheet music for the piece you'll be singing, one for the Artistic Director and one for your provided accompanist.     

3. WHAT TO EXPECT AT THE AUDITION:
  • Solo singing - One (1) prepared classical art song, hymn, or aria in any language, to show your vocal quality and musicality - memorization optional. Please bring two (2) copies of your music; an accompanist will be provided.
  • Musicianship - Demonstration of various musicianship skills through sight-reading, vocalization, and tonal memory.                          

4. Review our singer requirements before your audition.


GENERAL INFORMATION
OCS rehearsals will generally take place on Monday evenings during the season (end of August - May) and will run from 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm at the University of Hawaii - Manoa, Music Department Room 36 (2411 Dole Street). There will be added dress rehearsals throughout the season, multiple in the week leading up to a concert. We will provide you with a full rehearsal schedule before the start of each fall and spring season.

New members must purchase the required black concert attire and related appropriate concert accessories for all concerts. 


​QUESTIONS?
Please reach out to our Managing Director, Holly Pippin, at oahuchoral@gmail.com if you have any other questions about the audition process.
 
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