Choral Placement Hearings

2025-26 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 for 0 or 1 credit.

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 Ensemble Rehearsal Times

• All-College Choir – Thursdays 7-8:30 pm (BAC A135 – CSB)
• Chamber Choir – MW  3-4:10 pm / TR 2:50-4:10 pm (SBH 028 – SJU)
• Men’s Chorus – MTR 4:45- 6 pm (SBH 028 – SJU)
• Women’s Choir – M 3:20- 4:35 pm / TR 3:20 pm-4:50 pm (BAC A135 – CSB)

Directors:

• Chamber Choir and Men’s Chorus – Dr. Bradley Miller, [email protected]
• Women’s Choir – Dr. Christiana Howell
• All-College Choir – Dr. Christiana Howell

Soprano and Alto Hearing Location and Times

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

When:
Monday, August 25, 2-4pm
Tuesday, August 26, 3-5pm

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 019, Dr. Miller’s Office

When:
Tuesday, August 26, 10am-2:10pm
Wednesday, August 27, 1-4:30pm

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 audition and arrive at your audition five minutes early
• Please prepare a piece to sing that highlights your voice and ability. This can be (a) a song you have performed for high school solo/ensemble events, scholarship auditions, etc., or (b) a hymn, carol, or traditional selection such as “America the Beautiful,” “America” (My Country ‘Tis of Thee), the National Anthem, or “Happy Birthday”
• Vocalizes to determine range
• Short pitch matching/recall exercises (a 4-5 note pattern will be played on the piano – you sing it back)
• 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, August 28
• Chamber Choir, Men’s Chorus, and Women’s Choir rehearsals will begin on Thursday, August 28

Sign Up for Your Placement Hearing

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Check back in August for the link to sign up for your hearing!