Sing with us

Looking for a musical challenge in a fun atmosphere?

Thinking of joining?

  • Fill out an application form.
  • Come sing with us for a couple of rehearsals.
  • If you like the experience and express a desire to join,
  • Take a Voice Placement assessment .

 

 

Already know you want to join?

  • Call 905.884.7922 or email us at info [at] chorusyork [dot] ca to schedule a time for a meeting.

At the voice placement

  • You will do a few vocal exercises to establish your range.
  • We will check your voice colour and dynamic range.
  • Have a bit of a chat.

    Before Acceptance to the Choir

    • We will have an interview and chat about our compatibility.
    • You may be asked to sing one or two choral excerpts from the repertoire rehearsed during your time with us.
    • Attention is given during your time with us to your level of preparedness, rhythmic precision, intonation, blend, and the ability to adapt to directions from the conductor.
    • Choir membership is a yearly fee of $250, usually paid in September

    The final say as to who is right for the choir and who will join rests with our Artistic Director and Board.

    We want singers who

    • have prior choral experience
    • possess good music reading skills, good ear for intonation, and a blending voice
    • are able to sing without vibrato at will
    • are willing to learn
    • come prepared to rehearsals
    • display a positive attitude
    • actively participate in promotion, fundraising, tickets sales, etc.

    Members of Chorus York are independent learners, conscientious and prepared, team players, able to take and follow direction.

    What you can expect

    • Top notch musical leadership
    • Relentless demand for perfection
    • Interesting repertoire
    • A challenging and fulfilling experience
    • A chance to sing great music and do it really well

    Rehearsals

    Our rehearsals take place weekly on Tuesday evening from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Richmond Hill Presbyterian Church, 10066 Yonge St, Richmond Hill ON L4C 1T8.

    Focus during rehearsals is placed on: ensemble, intonation, blend, style, vocal technique, and sound production.