General Audition Information
Fall 2026 Choral Audition Information
Information for auditions for The Madison Singers, Treble Chamber Choir, & assignments to the University Soprano/Alto & Tenor/Bass Ensembles is coming soon.
All JMU Undergraduate Vocal Area personnel who are registered for voice lessons in the fall 2026 semester are required to audition, regardless of prior or projected ensemble participation (including opera roles and castings).
Fall 2026 Choral Ensemble Information
The Madison Singers (MUAP 341/541/641): The Madison Singers is the JMU advanced auditioned choral chamber ensemble. The Madison Singers perform a wide variety of musical genres from the Renaissance to the present, and maintains an active and demanding concert schedule, both on and off campus. This ensemble focuses extensively on advanced techniques of singing, as well as choral and harmonic skills. We explore, prepare and present advanced repertoire that is expressive of the diversity of the human spirit throughout both music history and world cultures. We rehearse to build a high caliber ensemble which functions as a team, empowers its members, brings joy to its audiences and reaches out in service to the wider community. For additional information, please contact Dr. van der Vat-Chromy at vanderjx@jmu.edu.
Meeting Times:
Monday/Wednesday/Friday, 11:30am-12:35pm
Music Building Room 142
The Madison Singers Fall Concert Dates*:
- October 21, 7:30pm with Treble Chamber Choir | Forbes Concert Hall
- December 12, 7:30pm (Holidayfest) | Forbes Concert Hall
- December 13, 2:00pm (Holidayfest) | Forbes Concert Hall
The Treble Chamber Choir (MUAP 235/535): The Treble Chamber Choir (TCC) is the select auditioned soprano and alto ensemble. Consisting of predominantly freshman and sophomore vocal music majors, this ensemble is designed to provide a platform for the discovery and presentation of often untapped advanced treble repertoire. For additional information, please contact Dr. Hayes at hayeswb@jmu.edu.
Meeting Times:
Tuesday/Thursday, 3:55-5:10pm
Music Building Room B71
Treble Chamber Choir Fall Concert Dates*:
- October 21, 7:30pm with The Madison Singers | Forbes Concert Hall
- December 12, 7:30pm (Holidayfest) | Forbes Concert Hall
- December 13, 2:00pm (Holidayfest) | Forbes Concert Hall
University Chorus: Soprano/Alto Ensemble (UCSA) (MUAP 236): The James Madison University Chorus: Soprano/Alto Ensemble (UCSA) is the non-auditioned ensemble component of the JMU University Chorus for soprano and alto voices. Numbering from 60 - 85 voices, the UCSA performs music of various styles and genres as appropriate to the needs and levels of the group, and is appropriate for the beginning to intermediate collegiate singer who desires voice building and musical training. This ensemble performs both on and off campus. For additional information, please contact Dr. van der Vat-Chromy at vanderjx@jmu.edu.
Meeting Times:
Monday/Wednesday, 4:10-5:25pm
Music Building Room 142
University Chorus: Tenor/Bass Ensemble (UCTB) (MUAP 234): The James Madison University Chorus: Tenor/Bass Ensemble is a non-auditioned ensemble open to all tenor and bass voices at JMU. It is offered especially to non-music majors and music majors alike, focusing on vocal pedagogy, musical training, and high-quality singing, while tapping into Tenor/Bass literature. Modeled after the Harvard and Yale Glee Club tradition, this 30-40-voice ensemble performs both on and off-campus, presenting concerts at churches and schools throughout the local area. For more information, please contact Dr. Hayes at hayeswb@jmu.edu.
Meeting Times:
Monday/Wednesday, 4:10-5:25pm
Music Building Room B71
University Choruses (UCSA & UCTB) Fall Concert Dates*:
- October 19, 7:30pm | Forbes Concert Hall
- December 12, 7:30pm (Holidayfest) | Forbes Concert Hall
- Deember 13, 2:00pm (Holidayfest) | Forbes Concert Hall
