Auditions
The Indianapolis Symphonic Choir is always looking for singers to join in the music-making. If you already have experience singing and wish to join this premier choral organization, we would like to hear from you! Each season is full of monumental performances and special events – something for everyone.
The Indianapolis Symphonic Choir is dedicated to excellence in the performance of choral music, to creating and performing new choral masterworks, and to education and outreach programming that serves the breadth and diversity of our community.
We are committed to understanding the ways in which our traditions privilege some communities over others. Our goal is to dismantle any inequities within our organization. As leaders in the choral arts, it is our responsibility to ensure the diversity of our choir and community is reflected in the music we sing and the choral works we commission. We believe that music is a universal language and that when we teach music and lead choral singing, we are building bridges that unite persons, communities, and cultures.
Note
One of the things that sets the Indianapolis Symphonic Choir apart from our sister organizations throughout the country is that we are an all-volunteer choir. There are no dues or fees associated with being a member. However, there are still some financial requirements for attire and music that vary slightly from year to year.
We sincerely appreciate the financial impact that it takes to be a member of the Choir (i.e. transportation, parking, child care) and we never want the costs associated with being an Indianapolis Symphonic Choir member to prohibit anyone from participating. Every effort will be made by the Symphonic Choir to keep all costs as low as possible. There are many options available to help any singer that is interested. Please contact Mary Robinson, Manager of Production & Operations, if you have questions/concerns about payment (other options including payment plans and scholarships are available).
From the Artistic Director:
Thank you for your interest in auditioning for the Indianapolis Symphonic Choir, one of the nation’s oldest and largest independent symphonic choruses. The Choir is proud of its many singers, whose talent and dedication make possible the dramatic excitement and vocal beauty that are the musical signatures of this fine ensemble. We look forward to the opportunity to meeting you at your audition!
On this page, you will find information about the audition process, which will be helpful to you in your preparations. Please don’t worry about being nervous! Everyone has had to audition to be a part of this ensemble, and we promise to do everything we can to make you comfortable so that you may sing with confidence. Current Choir members have a rich variety of backgrounds, and that’s a good thing since it makes our shared music-making even more rewarding and effective. Some have advanced degrees in music, some are music teachers, and some have simply discovered that they love to sing. What they all have in common, however, is a dedication to energetic work and musical self-improvement, as we share together our love of singing and the joy of beautiful choral music. If this also describes you, then you’ve come to the right place. I look forward to meeting (and hearing) you soon!
Eric Stark, Artistic Director