AUDITIONS: January 18, 2025, in Edmonton

Audition to become a singer in Pro Coro Canada

Pro Coro Canada is always on the lookout for unique and talented singers who are interested in joining Edmonton’s premier professional choral ensemble. Consider auditioning for Pro Coro to join an accomplished musical team performing contemporary and classical choral masterworks in a wide range of languages and styles.

Pro Coro Canada welcomes applications from interested candidates from a diversity of backgrounds and experiences. We are auditioning for both core and extra positions capable of accommodating different time commitments.

Please inquire about auditioning for Pro Coro Canada through sending an email to thechoir@procoro.ca

Skills/Qualifications:

  • A degree/diploma or equivalent certification in Music (essential) with a focus on Voice (ideal);

  • A minimum of 5 years of experience as ensemble singer in a classical chamber choir, with the ability to perform one-to-a-part;

  • Advanced musicianship skills;

  • Familiarity with musical styles and languages used in traditional choral music;

  • Willingness to explore choral and vocal music outside the traditional idiom, i.e. extended vocal techniques, vocal and choral improvisation and movement.

Contract Duties:

  • Perform the selected music in rehearsal and performance and attend all services as contracted;

  • Be vocally warmed up for every service; and be ready to start all services on time; 

  • Review music and be thoroughly prepared for each service;

  • Respect and abide by any policies and contractor processes of the Society including, but not limited to, those related to performance expectations and conflict resolution;

  • Adhere to the Standard of Dress.

Job Title: Professional Singer, Core / Extra
Reports to: Managing and Artistic Director, Pro Coro Canada
Time Commitment: Part-time, contract
Wage: minimum of $32 / hr and $140 per concert
Start Date: ongoing

How to Apply:

  • Please send us an email at thechoir@procoro.ca  and include information about your vocal and choral experience, if available include links to audio/video of yourself performing as a soloists (i.e. a recital)

  • Audition Fee - $25, payable before audition by cheque (payable to Pro Coro Canada), e-transfer (to thechoir@procoro.ca) or cash. No refunds will be issued within 48 hours of your audition.

An audition will last approximately twenty (20) minutes and consists of:

  • PERFORMANCE: Anton Webern – Entflieht auf leichten Kähnen (the other parts will be played by the pianist.) The piece can be found here.

  • PERFORMANCE: Two (2) Art Songs, 4 - 5 minutes each, from after 1900, any composer, one selection in the english language, the other selection in german, italian, or french  (please provide sheet music for the pianist)

  • VOCALISES: for range, dynamics and colour; led by the conductor

  • SIGHT-READING: quick study, handed out 10 min. prior to audition

  • Pro Coro Canada will provide a pianist for the audition.

Auditions will be held in person.