Chorus Auditions

The Grant Park Music Festival Chorus (Chicago, IL) welcomes all voice parts to audition. The Grant Park Chorus is a fully professional ensemble represented by the American Guild of Musical Artists. Choristers awarded Regular Chorister Contracts are offered six programs each season. The number of programs offered to Choristers awarded Supplemental Contracts varies from season to season based on repertoire.

*2026 season pay rates are subject to upcoming negotiations

• Prepare the following choral excerpts (click to download):
  • Mozart/Levin Amen from Requiem; measures 1-71 (all voices)
  • Higdon Interpretation of Dreams from The Singing Rooms; measures 174-180 (sopranos and altos only; to be performed straight tone)
• Perform two contrasting solos (oratorio excerpt, art song, or aria)
  • An accompanist will be provided at the audition. You must bring two copies of your solo selections to your audition.
• Perform sight singing exercises and vocalizations to determine range.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to Chorus Personnel Manager Felicia Elder at [email protected].