Audition Requirements
Auditioning for the National Children's Chorus is fun and easy! Our directors are not expecting finished products when meeting our young applicants. Rather, they are looking for raw talent, a strong desire to learn and a true love of music, all of which when combined with the right training produce spectacular results. Our directors are not only the finest technicians in the field, but are extremely personable, encouraging the success of each student as much as possible during the audition process. It is their top priority to support each one of our candidates and maximize his or her potential for success.Application Process
Applying to the National Children’s Children’s Chorus is a two-part process:Audition: An appointment with one of our directors to meet the candidate and finalize which NCC ensemble s/he will fit most successfully. Auditions for the NCC consist of vocalizing to test for range and intonation. Above all, our directors are interested in assessing raw skill level, personality, and existing vocal technique.
Final Interview: A telephone conversation with the Executive Director to confirm all other details about the applicant and review the logistics involved in chorus membership (schedule, performances, tuition etc).
Application Fee
There is a $45 application fee for the Junior Division, and a $65 application fee for the Senior Division. The application fee covers the entire application process (audition and final interview). Audition appointments are confirmed only when the application fee has been received. All application fees are non-refundable.How to Apply
The National Children’s Chorus is currently accepting applications for its Fall 2011 Season. To apply, please read the requirements for each division and select the application type that best describes your child.
Junior 
Division
Candidates for the Junior Division will be described by the following characteristics:
- Between the ages of 5 and 11
- No choral/musical experience to some choral/musical experience
- Scales (to evaluate the tone quality of the voice)
- Rhythmic exercises (to evaluate rhythmic precision)
- Pitch matching (to evaluate intonation)
- Question and answer session (to evaluate attitude, personality, manners and behavior)
Senior Division
Candidates for the Senior Division will be described by the following characteristics:
- Age 11 years or older
- Significant choral, musical, solo or vocal performance experience
- Scales (to evaluate the tone quality of the voice)
- Rhythmic exercises (to evaluate rhythmic precision)
- Pitch matching (to evaluate intonation)
- Question and answer session (to evaluate attitude, personality, manners and behavior)
- Solo Piece - a song of the applicant’s choosing that best shows the student’s vocal and expressive capability. The piece may be a cappella or with piano accompaniment. If accompanied, please bring music in the correct performance key for the accompanist, who will be supplied by the NCC.