GENERAL INFORMATION

If you would like to audition for any of these ensembles, see the audition form below.

​

REHEARSALS

Rehearsals take place in the rehearsal studio located at 57 Main Street, Lisbon Falls.

 

Personal preparation is expected. Choristers receive a weekly mailing from the director outlining music for personal preparation prior to the next rehearsal.

​

The Boy Choir rehearses on Mondays from 4:00-6:00pm.

The Magnificat Girl Choir rehearses on Mondays from 4:00-5:30pm.

Parents are welcome to visit each other during rehearsals either in our facilities or at our local coffee shop.

​

The Chamber Choir rehearses on Mondays from 6:30-8:30pm followed by a social hour.

​

​

ATTENDANCE

Barring extenuating circumstances (family emergencies, sickness, unforeseen work commitments), regular attendance at rehearsals is expected and attendance at performances/liturgies is mandatory. A significant number of absences will result in a review of your participation in our ensembles by the director. 

​

AUDITIONS

Auditions for the Chamber Choir are held during the months of August and January. 

Auditions for the Boy Choir and Magnificat Choir are held on a rolling basis.

​

Auditions for the Chamber Choir consist of the following:

• Sing the melody of The Glory of These Forty Days (link to score here) in a key you find comfortable.

• Sing several vocal exercises as directed to determine your range (accompanied).

• Match pitches given in groups of three to five pitches.

• Sight-sing a short excerpt of choral music.

​

Auditions for the Boy Choir and Girl Choir consist of the following:

• Sing Happy Birthday (accompanied)

• Match single pitches given from a piano.

• Sing a scale (both up and down) to determine the boy's range.

​