The Chamber Choir is looking for new singers
Take the opportunity to sing with the Academy of Music and Drama Chamber Choir, led by conductor Katie Thomas.
How to apply
Send your application to frikurs@hsm.gu.se by Måndag 9 September 2024. Please include the following information in your application:
- Full name
- Social security number
- Voice type
Auditions
Auditions (10-15 minutes per applicant) will take place at Eklandagatan 86 in Gothenburg at the following times:
- Wednesday 4 September 13.30-18.00
- Thursday 5 September 11.00-18.30
- Friday 6 September 14.00-18.30
- Wednesday 11 September 16.30-18.30
The exact date and time of your audition will be sent to you via e-mail by Tuesday 10 September.
What to prepare:
1 Solo song
Choose and prepare one solo song in any style from the Baroque, Classical, Romantic or Contemporary style (but ideally not musical theatre). Bring two copies of the score - one for the accompanist and one for the panel.
If you do not have your own piece, you may choose one of the following, depending on your voice type:
- Soprano: Bist du bei mir (E flat major) by Stölzel/Bach
- Alto: Se tu m'ami (E minor) by Pergolesi
- Tenor: Panis Angelicus (A major) by Franck
- Bass: In diesen heil'gen Hallen (E major) by Mozart
2 Range check
No preparation is required. During the audition you will be asked to sing some exercises.
3 Sight singing
No need to be concerned over this! This part helps the director get a picture of how quickly you can pick up new music. Just do your best!
Assessment criteria
During your audition, the following criteria will be assessed:
- Tone
- Range
- Intonation
- Sight singing
Rehearsals and concert
In the autumn of 2024, the Chamber Choir will rehearse on Thursdays from 16.30 to 18.30 in Vasaparkens aula. Rehearsals will take place in weeks 37-41 and 43-46. The final concert will be held on Thursday 21 November.
Katie Thomas, conductor
Katie Thomas is a British choral specialist with engagements in the UK and Europe. Since 2023 she has been Director of the Gothenburg Symphony Choir and the Gothenburg Symphony Vocal Ensemble. She is a guest senior lecturer in choral conducting and conductor for the Chamber Choir at the Academy of Music and Drama.
Katie Thomas' website
The music in my life: Katie Thomas (website of the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra, in Swedish)
Good to know about the Chamber Choir
The Chamber Choir is open to all who wish to apply, but the number of places per voice type is limited. The course is taught in English.
The Chamber Choir at the Academy of Music and Drama is an independent course that requires general entry requirements.
More information can be found in the course syllabus (PDF, in Swedish).