AUDITION INFORMATION
Come Sing with Master Chorus Eastside
Would you like to sing in a community choir in which there is often laughter during rehearsal, but also makes musical craftsmanship and excellence its primary goals? Then Master Chorus Eastside is the choir for you! Our mission statement, to feed people’s souls through the very best in choral music, and our core values, including joy, drive everything we do. We are holding auditions in all sections for our 2025-26 season. All interested singers must have choral experience and basic music reading ability. Auditions can be held in person or via Zoom, although in person is preferred. ​​
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Master Chorus Eastside is an all volunteer, 40+ voice auditioned mixed chorus. Membership is based on vocal quality, music reading ability, and the need for singers in a particular voice part. Chorus membership shall be subject to the discretion of the Artistic Director. Subject to the minimum age of 16 years, chorus members shall not be excluded on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, or disability (MCE Bylaws).
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Master Chorus Eastside rehearses on Monday evenings from 7:00-9:30pm at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Issaquah, WA.
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To schedule your audition, please:
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Read this Vocal Assessment Overview to learn about the audition procedures, musical excerpts, and general information.
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Complete this Vocal Assessment Form
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Scan, email, or take a clear photo of the completed Vocal Assessment Form and send it to Artistic Director, Michael Miller.
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Someone will contact you to schedule a 10-15 minute audition before one of the first two rehearsals of the season (September 8th or 15th) at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Issaquah.
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FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTION
Master Chorus Eastside is a non-profit, tax exempt organization, and relies on private and corporate contributions to supplement revenue from ticket sales and fundraising. Chorus members are asked to contribute toward operating expenses during the three-concert performing season. Contributions are considered tax deductible, and are receipted for tax purposes at the end of the calendar year. The Chorus will not exclude any qualified singers due to inability to contribute the assessed amount.