Thank you for your interest in joining the Choir of St. Rose Church! Prior to your audition, please complete the Audition Application below and email a current resume to music@strosecincinnati.org.

For the audition, please prepare:

• Two solo vocal works in contrasting styles and languages, one of which should be from the Baroque era. One piece should include a passage of melismatic singing. An accompanist will be provided for you; however, you are welcome to use your own, if you prefer. Please inform the music director of your selections prior to the audition.

• An excerpt from the choral repertoire which will be emailed to you 24 hours prior to your audition. Please prepare and sing the part for which you are auditioning, demonstrating appropriate style, phrasing, expression, etc. A hard copy will be provided at the audition.

Other components of the audition will include:

• Vocalizing to demonstrate range and control of register shifts
• Assessment of aural skills
• Sight singing
• Short interview

If you are not currently located in Cincinnati or if do not feel comfortable auditioning in person, a virtual audition can be scheduled. In this case, please email with your resume two recordings (mp3 or video) made within the past two years of two solo vocal works in contrasting styles and languages, one of which should be from the Baroque era. One piece should include a passage of melismatic singing. The virtual audition will consist of singing the prepared excerpt and all other components of the in-person audition.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact:

Trevor Kroeger
Music Director
music@strosecincinnati.org
567-204-3795 (mobile)

Find out more about our choir here.