The Capitol Hill Chorale is a wonderful group of people dedicated to bringing high-quality musical performances to the Hill and the Greater Washington area. Our diverse repertoire includes everything from medieval chant to Classical masters to jazz standards. We’ve premiered commissioned pieces by new and well-established American composers, shined a new light on lost pieces from Eastern Europe, and sung several rarely performed pieces.
When is the next audition and how do I sign up?
Auditions are usually held in August and December. Sign up through our audition request form to be notified of upcoming auditions!
What to expect
Expect to spend 10-15 minutes with our Artistic Director. The audition will consist of vocalizing, pitch-matching, rhythm counting, and sight-reading. Please also prepare a piece of your choice to sing without accompaniment. You may bring along a score or do it from memory.
I made it! When do we rehearse?
Rehearsals are on Tuesday evenings from 7:30p to 10p, primarily at the Lutheran Church of the Reformation, 212 E. Capitol St., NE. A vocal workshop or extended rehearsal is scheduled for one Saturday afternoon in each concert cycle. Sectionals or other optional rehearsals may be scheduled as needed throughout the season. Members are expected to practice on their own time outside of rehearsal as well.
What are my financial obligations? Is there assistance if I can’t afford dues?
The Chorale relies on dues from its singers to cover a significant portion of its expenses. Dues and music are $300 annually, which may be paid in three installments of $100 each. Scholarships are available by request.