New Member Auditions (Fall 2025) will take place at the Elgin Community College Arts Center on Aug 23, 24, and 26!

Are you passionate about singing and ready to join a vibrant musical community? Audition for the Elgin Master Chorale and share your voice with us!

Audition Process

  • Quick and Friendly: Lasts just 5-10 minutes
  • Meet the Team: Audition with Music Director Andrew Lewis, our Artistic Development Committee Chair and Section Leaders
  • What to Prepare: Bring one classical, choral, or musical theatre piece (no memorization needed) and three copies to share with the panel
  • What We’ll Assess: Sight reading, musicality, intonation, and tonal memory

Location

  • Where: Building H (Arts Center), Room H-123 at Elgin Community College, 1700 Spartan Dr., Elgin, IL
  • How to Find Us: Enter the main entrance of Building H, walk straight through the lobby, turn left after the staircase, then right at the water fountains. Room H123 is on your left.

Membership

  • Be Part of a Class: Participation is a class at Elgin Community College and can be taken for credit if you live in the district.
  • Rehearsals: Every Tuesday from 7:00-9:30 p.m. at ECC Performing Arts Center
  • Cost: $250 per semester (this includes tuition, music, and overhead)
  • Attire: Women need a floor-length black concert dress (~$85, ordered through EMC); men need a black tuxedo, cummerbund, and bow tie.

SUMMER SINGING ACADEMY IS BACK!

This summer, come sing just for the joy of it.

Whether you’re returning to music after a break or looking to sharpen your skills in a fun, supportive setting, the Summer

 Singing Academy is for you.

Led by experienced educators and conductors, the academy includes:
✔️ Daily group singing and vocal warm-ups
✔️ Workshops on technique, music reading, and healthy singing
✔️ A welcoming environment for adult singers of all levels
✔️ No pressure, no performance—just connection, learning, and joy

🎵 Interested in joining the Elgin Master Chorale’s 79th Season?
Enjoy an exclusive audition workshop and access to special audition slots on the final day!

📅 Dates: August 19–21
📍 Location: ECC’s Spartan Auditorium
💲 Cost: $50
👥 Who’s it for? Adults 18+ who want to sing, grow, and have fun

No audition required to join the academy—just register and show up ready to sing!

Get in Touch

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