Choral Placement Hearings

2026-27 Academic Year

The College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University choral program has a place for EVERY student who wishes to sing in a choir. Students who desire to participate in one of our touring ensembles – Chamber Choir, Men’s Chorus, and Women’s Choir – must complete a placement hearing during the first week of the fall semester (sign up for a hearing by clicking the appropriate button located just to the right of this paragraph). 

NOTE: No placement hearing is required to join the All-College Choir; to enroll in All-College Choir; simply register for MUSC 239.

Information about the placement process is below. If you still have questions after reading the information, please contact Dr. Bradley Miller at [email protected].

Choral Ensembles

All-College Choir –
Rehearsal Time: Thursdays 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Rehearsal Location: BAC A135 – CSB
Director: Dr. Christiana Howell • [email protected]

Chamber Choir –
Rehearsal Time: MW  3:00 PM – 4:10 PM / TR 2:50 PM – 4:10 PM
Rehearsal Location: SBH 028 – SJU
Director: Dr. Bradley Miller • [email protected]

Men’s Chorus –
Rehearsal Time: MTR 4:45 – 6:00 PM
Rehearsal Location: SBH 028 – SJU
Director: Dr. Bradley Miller • [email protected]

Women’s Choir –
Rehearsal Time: M 3:20 PM – 4:35 PM & TR 3:20 PM – 4:50 PM
Rehearsal Location: BAC A135 – CSB
Director: Dr. Christiana Howell • [email protected]

Soprano and Alto Hearing Location and Times

Where: CSB – Benedicta Arts Center (BAC) Room A135, Recital Hall

When:
Monday, August 31, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday, September 1, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Where to Warm Up: Practice rooms are available in the lower level of the BAC for warm-ups.

Tenor and Bass Hearing Location and Times

Where: SJU – Stephen B. Humphrey (Music Building) Room 221, Dr. Miller’s Office

When:
Tuesday, September 1, 10:00 AM – 2:10 PM
Wednesday, September 2, 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM

Where to Warm Up: Practice rooms are available in the SBH (top floor)

ALL SINGERS – What to Prepare and Expect

• Please warm up prior to your hearing and arrive at your appointment time five minutes early
• Sing a short 30-45 second excerpt (without accompaniment) of a piece that highlights your voice and ability. This can be a song you’ve performed for your high school solo/ensemble events, scholarship auditions, a hymn, carol, or other selection. Memorization is not required and all genres are welcome.
• Vocalizes to help us learn about your voice and determine range
• Short pitch matching/recall exercises (a 4-5 note pattern will be played on the piano – you sing it back)
• Sight Reading: sing a hymn melody (music provided) with us accompanying you at the piano.
• Your placement hearing will last approximately 7-8 minutes
• Rosters will be posted no later than the morning of Thursday, September 3
• Rehearsals for all choirs will begin on Thursday, September 3

Sign Up for Your Placement Hearing

While sign-ups aren’t yet available, fill out this interest form and we’ll email you when sign-ups are posted!