Auditions are generally held twice a year by appointment. The next auditions are in May and August/September, 2008.

Auditionees should be prepared with a short unaccompanied song, hymn, or other work. There will be sight-reading and aural testing. Previous choral/vocal experience is recommended in order to audition: solid vocal quality, sight reading skills, aural memory, and rhythmic understanding are emphasized.

For more information, please call 1-888-CHORUS-1.

Rehearsals

Rehearsals take place at Miles River Middle School in Hamilton every Tuesday from 7:30 to 10:00 p.m. Additional rehearsals may be scheduled, if required.

To maintain the quality of performance for which Cantemus is known, singers are expected to attend every rehearsal and be punctual. A maximum of three missed rehearsals per semester will be excused.

Concert Attendance

Singers are expected to attend all concerts and dress rehearsals on the season's schedule. Cantemus is a small chamber chorus; one singer's absence will significantly change the group's balance and tone.

Concert Dress

Concert dress is detailed below, unless otherwise specified for a given concert:

WOMEN: Purchased performance dress. Cost to singer: approximately $65 for regular, or $80 for special sizes. Pearl earrings and medium-length pearl necklace.

MEN: Purchased all-black tuxedo.

FOLDERS: Singers must provide or purchase their own chorister's black folder for use in all performances.