New Member Auditions
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​Be a part of our musical journey!
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 29+ year history of choral singing at a professional level. OCS performs 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.

UPCOMING AUDITIONS for our 2025 - 2026 Season!
Auditions for new and returning members interested in joining us for our 2025-2026 season will be held on Monday, June 16th, 5 - 9pm and Monday, August 25th, 5 - 9pm at the UH Music Building, Rm. 36.

Our 2025/2026 season rehearsals begin on Monday, August 25th, with our concluding season event happening on Saturday, May 30, 2026.

​Please complete the inquiry form below to express your interest in auditioning, and our Managing Director will personally connect with you via email.
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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)
  • Bring the Application Form with you to your audition
  • Bring two copies of the sheet music for the piece you'll be singing, one for the Artistic Director and one for the accompanist     

3. WHAT TO EXPECT AT THE AUDITION:
  • Solo singing - One prepared classical art song, hymn, or aria in any language, to show your vocal quality and musicality - memorization optional, and an Accompanist will be provided.
  • Musicianship - Demonstration of musicianship skills through sight-reading, vocalization, and tonal memory.                          

4. Review our singer requirements before your audition.


GENERAL INFORMATION
OCS rehearsals generally take place on Monday evenings during the season (beginning of Sept through May), from 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm at the University of Hawaii - Manoa, Music Department Room 36 (2411 Dole Street). There will be additional dress rehearsals throughout the season during concert weeks. A full rehearsal schedule will be provided to all members before the start of each season.

​QUESTIONS?
If you need additional info or assistance, please connect with us at [email protected].
 
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