Information for Returning and Potential Singers

Audition information is for Spring 2026 only. Please check back in early/mid-August for Fall 2026 auditions.

Membership in Chamber Chorus, University Chorus, and Golden Bear Voices is by audition only, and is open to UC Berkeley students as well as community members. Auditions are held every fall and spring at the beginning of the semester.

Returning Members ONLY: Complete all steps here and check if you need to re-audition. 

Before the Audition:

  1. Read ALL info carefully in this Info Packet

  2. Fill out an audition form here

  3. Sign up for a time slot (no walk-ins allowed—you will be redirected to a sign-up sheet upon submission of the audition form).

Auditions (held Tues. 1/20 to Thurs. 1/22):

  • Auditions are held in-person in Morrison Hall, room 265 (follow building signs on day of).

  • Arrive at least 5 minutes before your audition time.

  • Each audition will last 10 minutes. Singers will be asked to:

    • Vocalize and sing scales with the director to demonstrate their range.

    • Sight-read one or more short musical excerpts to determine musical ear and sight-reading skills.

    • Chamber Chorus, Golden Bear Voices, and Music 167B/168B ONLY: Perform a prepared song (Ex: aria, art song, folk song, hymn, or other appropriate selection) of your choice, either with accompaniment or a cappella. An accompanist will be provided.

      • Bring 2 extra copies of the sheet music for the accompanist and the director.

      • The piece does not have to be memorized.

  • If you are absolutely unable to audition before the first rehearsal (see dates below), please email Katty Sanchez (katty.sanchez@berkeley.edu) and Jennifer Liu (jenliu2@berkeley.edu).

  • NOTE for University Chorus auditionees only: Based on your audition, we may require you to also enroll in Music 14 (Vocal Technique Class, Wed. 5-6PM) in order to participate in the chorus. See Info Packet to learn more about Music 14.

After the Audition:

  • Results will be emailed and posted on the main floor Morrison bulletin board by 2PM on Tues. 1/27 

NOTE: Due to auditions, rehearsals start on 1/27 (see 1 exception below): 

Chamber Chorus: Tues. 1/27, 3:00PM (Hertz Hall)

  • Exception: Returning Fa25 members ONLY - Thurs. 1/22, 3pm (Hertz Hall)

University Chorus: Tues. 1/27, 5:00PM (Hertz Hall)

  • First sectional: Wed. 1/28, 4:00PM (Morrison Rms. 124 & 125)

Golden Bear Voices: Wed. 1/28, 5:00PM (Morrison, room TBA)

If you have any questions, please contact both Katty Sanchez (katty.sanchez@berkeley.edu) and Jennifer Liu (jenliu2@berkeley.edu).