SING WITH THE MARIN SYMPHONY CHORUS!
Auditions Now Open for the 2026–27 Season! Join Marin Symphony Chorus as we celebrate our 75th Anniversary Season.
Sing under the direction of Eric Choate and take part in performances ranging from our beloved Holiday by Candlelight Concerts to monumental symphonic works, including Mahler’s Resurrection Symphony and Bach’s St. John Passion.
The Marin Symphony Chorus welcomes auditions from experienced singers who are passionate about choral music and committed to artistic excellence.
Members rehearse in a supportive, collaborative environment while working at a high musical level. Whether performing with full orchestra or in the intimate setting of our Chamber Chorus, singers enjoy the unique experience of creating music under exceptional artistic leadership.
Auditions:
Monday, July 13 & Tuesday, July 14, 2026
by appointment only, at the Unity in Marin Church, Novato, beginning at 7:30PM. Please allow 15 minutes for your audition.
To schedule an appointment, please email chorus@marinsymphony.org with your name, email, phone number, voice part, and vocal experience.
Audition Requirements:
- Vocalize in your range
- Bring a piece that you know well (choral or solo) and sing a section of approximately 45 seconds in length
- Be prepared to demonstrate the extent of your music reading ability (we’ll have a hymn sheet or similar)
- Strong choral experience and knowledge of singing English, German, Italian, and Latin
- Good reading ability and musicianship
- Good vocal range, color, and flexibility
- Ability to blend and sing with excellent diction
- Know scores and texts in advance of rehearsals
- Continued vocal training is strongly encouraged
- A pleasant and enthusiastic personality
WHY SING WITH MARIN SYMPHONY?
- Perform major choral-orchestral repertoire with professional-caliber musicians.
- Work under the leadership of renowned conductor Eric Choate.
- Join a welcoming community of experienced Bay Area singers.
- Perform in Marin Symphony’s celebrated holiday and symphonic concerts.
- Be part of Marin Symphony’s landmark 75th Anniversary Season.
UPCOMING MARIN SYMPHONY CHORUS PERFORMANCES:
Mahler: Symphony No. 2 in C minor “Resurrection”
January 23-24, 2027 (Monday evening rehearsals begin October 26, 2026)
Bach: St. John Passion,
June 12-13, 2027 (Monday evening rehearsals begin March 15, 2027)
Upcoming Marin Symphony Chamber Chorus Performances:
Holiday Choral Concerts by Candlelight
December 5-6, 2026 (Monday evening rehearsals begin September 21, 2026)