Audition
Rehearsals of the Atlanta William Baker Festival Singers
Are Sunday Evenings, 6:00-8:30, at Grace United Methodist Church 458 Ponce de Leon Ave, NE in Midtown Atlanta.
Rehearsals of the Kansas City William Baker Festival Singers
Are Tuesday Evenings, 7:00-9:30 at the Faith Lutheran Church, Roe Avenue at West 67th Street in Prairie Village, Kansas
Rehearsals of the Cobb Festival Singers
Are Tuesday Evenings, 7:00-9:30 at St. James Episcopal Church, 161 Church Street in Marietta, GA.
Rehearsals of the Northside Festival Singers
Are Monday Evenings, 7:00-9:30 at Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, 180 Academy Street, easily accessible from GA 400 using either the Old Milton Parkway or Haynes Bridge exits. Audition information can be found here.
AUDITION PROCESS
The audition for the William Baker Festival Singers and the Cobb Festival Singers is a thorough evaluation of both voice and musical skill. The process begins with a telephone interview with the Music Staff, followed by an audition appointment.
Membership Policies Brochure
Upon scheduling the audition, the candidate will receive a copy of the Festival Singers’ “Membership Policies”. This will be sent by postal mail or e-mail. The candidate is responsible to read these materials thoroughly. In the audition interview, the candidate will have an opportunity to ask any questions about the organization or the commitments of membership.
Basic Musicianship Test
Candidates will be asked to complete a simple, written test on basic musical terms, note names and elementary rhythms.
Prepared Solo
Candidates are asked to perform a simple solo that can be presented a cappella. The song may be a hymn, art song, aria, oratorio/opera selection, or folk song. An accompanist may be brought if desired. Tapes and accompaniment trax are not permitted. The song should be simple, chosen to demonstrate the lyric quality of the voice and essential musical skills.
Sightreading
Candidates will be asked to perform a simple melody and a simple rhythm pattern at sight.
Tonal Memory
Candidates will be asked to repeat pitches played on the piano in simple five-note patterns.
Scales
Candidates will be asked to sing both a one-octave major and natural minor scale from assigned pitches. This is to determine both an understanding of melodic progression and to check the candidate’s range.
Blending Test
Candidates will be asked to sing a simple chorale in quartet with members of the audition panel. This chorale will evaluate the blending quality of the voice and the candidate’s capacity to hold an independent part.
Interview
The audition panel will interview the candidate to discuss the commitments of membership, and will gladly answer any questions the candidate might have.
To schedule an Atlanta audition, call 404.909.8357 or e-mail
Get your Atlanta audition packet here.
To schedule an Cobb audition, call 404.909.8357 or e-mail
Get your Cobb audition packet here.
To schedule a Northside audition, call 404.909.8357 or e-mail
Get your Northside audition packet here.
To Schedule a Kansas City audition, call 913.403.WBCF(9223) or e-mail
Get your Kansas City audition packet here.
