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 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 presented two spring 2023 concerts: Songs of Nature and Praise in March (Chamber Choir) and Music for a Coronation in April (Symphonic Choir). We collaborated 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 were already held in August and are now closed. Please complete the inquiry form below to express your interest for the Spring 2024 auditions, which will be held in January.
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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 (end of August 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. We will provide you with a full rehearsal schedule before the start of each fall and spring season.

​QUESTIONS?
If you need additional info or assistance, please connect with us at oahuchoral@gmail.com.
 
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