The Ohio State University Men's Glee Club is a diverse organization, and consists of mostly non-music majors. Each year we invite anyone who wishes to audition to come and try out for the oldest organization on campus.

Choral Audition Schedule for Fall 2009

Auditions are held in rooms 314 and 315 of Weigel Hall (unless otherwise noted). Sign up for an audition time on the choral bulletin board on the first floor of Weigel Hall (across from the elevatior) Vocal-music majors must sing a prepared solo

SEPTEMBER 22 (Tuesday)

9:00 a.m.- noon
Non-Vocal Majors (for all choirs)

1:00 – 5:00p.m.
Non-Vocal Majors (for all choirs)

6:30 - 9:00p.m.
Vocal Music Majors (for all choirs) **

SEPTEMBER 23 (Wednesday)

9:00 a.m. - noon
Vocal Music Majors (for all choirs) **

12:30 – 2:00 p.m.
Auditions for Men’s and Women’s Glee Clubs ONLY (including freshman vocal-music majors)**

2:30 - 3:40p.m.
Non-Vocal Majors (for all choirs)

4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
Auditions for University Chorus and Mastersingers ONLY (non-majors) (all students meet in Weigel #177)

7p.m.- 8:30p.m.
Non-Vocal Majors (all choirs); Vocal music majors for CHORALE only** (no freshmen)

SEPTEMBER 24 (Thursday)

9:00 -11:00 a.m.
Non-Vocal Majors (for all choirs)

11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Vocal Music Majors for CHORALE only (no freshmen) **

2:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Non-Vocal Majors (for all choirs)

6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Auditions for all choirs (non-music majors and music majors, including freshmen)

SEPTEMBER 25 (Friday)

9:00 a.m. – noon
Vocal Music majors only for all choirs **

12:30 - 5:00 p.m.
Auditions for Men’s and Women’s Glee Clubs ONLY: (including freshman voice majors) Men in Room 314; women in Room 315, Weigel

SEPTEMBER 27 (Saturday)

2:00 p.m.
Choral rosters posted

What to Expect

Those auditioning for the Glee Club should be prepared to perform the following:

• Scales and short melodies - to test range and demonstrate voice quality
• Sing an unaccompanied melody - a patriot tune or hymn tune (words provided)
• Melodic retention exercise - sing back short melodic patterns
• Rhythmic exercise - clap or sing rhythmic patterns in common meters
• Sight reading - both rhythms and pitches
• Voice Majors will also need to sing a prepared solo, pianist is provided

The Audition Process

Glee Club Auditions take place during the first week of classes in September of each year and are done by apointment only. To schedule an audition for Fall Quarter 2009 please contact Dr. Robert Ward at (614) 292-4622 or via e-mail ward.539@osu.edu.

You may also use the form below to contact Dr. Ward directly.

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