Auditions
Chorus auditions are held each spring for the following season. We occasionally hold special audition opportunities at other times. Interested singers are encouraged to fill out the inquiry form linked below for more information about the next auditions.
Auditions will be held in April and May, 2026 for the 2026.27 season.
If you are interested in auditioning, please fill out the singer information form here for more details.
Standard Audition Requirements
- A vocal solo (preferably of a classical nature)
- Sight-reading (basic level)
- Chromatic vocalise
- Tonal memory exercises (We play a brief melody and you sing it back.)
- Messiah excerpt (only required for anyone wishing to be considered for small chorus assignments)
Paid Core Audition Requirements
- Classical vocal solo in any language
- Messiah excerpt (required)
- An additional prepared excerpt, which will be sent to you.
- More advanced sight-reading
- Chromatic vocalise
- Tonal memory exercises (more complex than standard audition)
- Paid Core candidates are strongly encouraged to provide a resume and list of major choral works studied/performed.
MEMBERSHIP
Our membership is made up of singers from a wide variety of backgrounds and occupations. We share a passion for choral singing and the pursuit of musical excellence.
There are no sales expectations or fees required of members (apart from a small, one-time refundable music deposit), and the MSO provides all music. Singers provide their own concert attire and performance folder.
REHEARSALS AND PERFORMANCES
The MSC rehearses and performs in the Bradley Symphony Center in downtown Milwaukee.
We rehearse on Monday evenings (and select Tuesdays) from 7:00-9:45 pm, typically from September to June. During performance weeks we often have a service every evening, sometimes with one night off.
Not every singer participates in every concert series in a given season, so time commitments vary. Some flexibility is possible to accommodate singer conflicts and other obligations, determined on a case-by-case basis. Some personal practice and preparation is expected between weekly rehearsals.
MSO CHORUS 2026.27 SEASON
October 23-25, 2026
Ravel: Daphnis & Chloe
David Robertson, conductor
December 12-13, 18-20, 2026
Holiday Pops
Ryan Tani, conductor
February 19-20, 2027
Mozart: Requiem
Jaime Martin, conductor
April 2-4, 2027
Holst: The Planets (smaller women’s chorus)
Stephanie Childress, conductor
June 4-6, 2027
Walton: Belshazzar’s Feast
Michael Sanderline, conductor
For other inquiries regarding the Milwaukee Symphony Chorus, please contact:
Christina Williams
Chorus Manager
chorus@mso.org