Choral Ensemble Auditions

All students (incoming and returning) must audition to participate in a choral ensemble at UIndy. Ensemble assignments are at the faculty’s discretion. A variety of factors are considered in the assignment process, including (but not limited to) the student's class schedule, voice type, and music literacy skills. If you have any questions, or need more information, please contact Prof. Caio Lopes at lopesc@uindy.edu.

2025 Audition Dates

  • Friday, August 23 at 5-8 p.m.
  • Saturday, August 24 at 1-5 p.m.

Sign Up For An Audition

To sign up for an audition please complete follow these two links:

What To Expect In An Audition

Our goal is to make your audition a fun, informative, and low-stress experience. EVERYONE who auditions will have a place to sing at UIndy! We will simply assess your current ability level and help find the right ensemble for you.

During the audition you can expect the following:

  1. To sing one prepared piece. For non-majors, this could be any familiar song (i.e. My Country Tis of Thee, Amazing Grace). For music majors an aria or art song is expected in a language of your choice.
  2. Vocalizations: Dr. Westra may take you through a series of exercises designed to check your range, evaluate your timbre, and to assess your ear. 
  3. Sight-reading: You will be asked to read a simple melody at sight. Ability to read music is NOT a requirement to sing at UIndy. 
  4. You'll be asked about your musical training as well as your involvement in campus and community activities.

Choral Ensembles

These are the Semester I 2025 choral ensembles at UIndy:

  • Concert Choir is a large, auditioned SATB ensemble that performs a wide variety of musical styles spanning from the 16th century to today. It meets from 3–4:20 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Open to majors and non-majors. Director: Prof. Caio Lopes
  • Crimson Express is an auditioned treble vocal ensemble. It has between 12 and 16 members and performs with sound equipment and a band. It meets each Monday and Wednesday from 4:30–5:50 p.m. Open to majors and non-majors. Director: Prof. Erin Benedict
  • Schola meets every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 2–2:50 p.m. and is a 16-voice, mixed (SATB) chamber ensemble specializing in literature from the Renaissance and Baroque as well as other periods. Open to majors and non-majors. Director: Prof. Caio Lopes
  • Treble Choir is open to all students who sing in the treble range. It meets on Tuesday and Thursday from 4–5:20 p.m. Open to majors and non-majors. Director: Dr. Meredith Smith

Questions?

For more information, contact: Prof. Caio Lopes at lopesc@uindy.edu. 

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