IN-PERSON auditions are set for June 1 & 2, 2024
Registration will open in the next few weeks.
If your child is looking for new friendships, and a fun and caring environment with world-class musical training, Shallaway is for them!
What to expect at the audition:
Your child can sing anything that they’re comfortable with – a musical theatre tune, a pop song, a traditional song from your culture, or even Happy Birthday.
We will do a fun activity to hear how high and low your child sings, there is nothing to prepare.
We will see your child for about 10 minutes and the atmosphere will be relaxed.
Don't miss out on the opportunity to provide your child with world-class musical training and an unforgettable experience with Shallaway. For more information, email admin@shallaway.ca today.
Can’t Make Our In-Person Auditions?
Send us an audition video!
Shallaway Youth Choir accepts virtual auditions for new members three times per year (September, early January, and over the summer). In 2023, we’re growing our numbers in the Kindergarten to Grade 6 groups.
Upon registering at the blue button above, follow these simple steps:
6 Simple Steps:
1. Watch this instructional video
2. Tell us a little bit of info about you and your grade
3. Sing a siren (see YouTube video!)
4. Sing Twinkle Twinkle (we’ll provide the starting note on the YouTube video!)
5. (*Optional) Sing us a song (it can be Happy Birthday or your favourite Harry Styles hit!)
6. Sign up below and receive an email with submission instructions.
FAQ’s
Attendance – What is Required?
Being a member of Shallaway Youth Choir offers the opportunity of a life-enhancing experience for youth and families. All worthwhile and rewarding endeavors involve fun and satisfying experiences along with dedicated hard work. Further, the limited time available for chorister development and preparation requires maximum attendance. The requirements for membership in Shallaway Youth Choir are reasonable, fair and necessary to continue the choir’s tradition of developing our young people, which has been built since our inception in 1992.
Each ensemble rehearses once a week at a consistent time. Additionally, during the lead-up to a concert there are 1-2 extra dress rehearsals. For younger children there is a day tour at the end of the year, while older choristers are required to attend two weekend retreats throughout the year as well as an annual tour.
A schedule with all concerts, rehearsals, camps, and tours is released prior to the beginning of the year. The only rehearsals that are mandatory are dress rehearsals for concerts and rehearsals prior to tour.
Does my child/youth require pervious choral or private voice lesson experience to audition?
No previous choral or voice lesson experience is required unless auditioning for our Exsultate ensemble.
When does the season start/end?
The Shallaway Youth Choir season typically runs from early September to the end of May for most choristers, and until the end of June for Jubilate and Camerata.
How many concerts are there?
Shallaway Youth Choir typically has three major concerts per year. Attendance at your ensemble’s concerts, dress rehearsals, and tours is mandatory.
What is the cost?
All pricing information can be found https://www.shallaway.ca/family-fees . It is important to Shallaway Youth Choir that our program is accessible to as many children and youth as possible. Therefore, we are thrilled to offer a bursary program to our choristers. In addition, we offer optional annual fundraising programs to help families offset tuition and touring costs.
How long are rehearsals?
Weekly rehearsals range from 1:15 hours for our youngest ensembles (Prima) to 3:00 hours for our oldest ensemble (Camerata).
When are rehearsals for the 2023/2024 season?
Prima:
Every Sun- 10:00 AM-11:15 AM - Choral Room, MUN School of Music
Every Sun- 11:30 AM-12:45 PM - Choral Room, MUN School of Music
Every Thu- 05:30 PM-06:45 PM - Choral Room, MUN School of Music
Dolce:
Every Mon- 05:30 PM-07:00 PM - Suncor Room, MUN School of Music
Every Tuesday - 05:30 PM-07:00 PM - St. David's Presbyterian Church
Vivo:
Every Mon - 04:00 PM-05:30 PM - Choral Room, MUN School of Music
Every Mon - 06:00 PM-07:30 PM - Choral Room, MUN School of Music
Nobile:
Every Tue- 05:30 PM-07:00 PM - Suncor Room, MUN School of Music
Every Tue- 07:00 PM-08:15 PM (Nobile Senior) - Suncor Room, MUN School of Music
Lauda:
Every Thu - 06:45 PM-08:00 PM - St. Mary's Anglican Church
Jubilate:
Every Wed - 06:00 PM-08:00 PM - Suncor Room, MUN School of Music
Camerata:
Every Tue - 06:15 PM-09:15 PM - Choral Room, MUN School of Music
Exsultate:
Every Thu - 04:30 PM-06:30 PM - St. Mary's Anglican Church