Auditions
SEASON 31 AUDITIONS
(2025-2026)
Tuesday, August 19, 7-8:30 PM
Tuesday, August 26, 7-8:30 PM
We're delighted you're interested in joining us!
Season 31
Pure Imagination
Here’s a bit about us:
For over 30 years, the Saint Louis Women’s Chorale has paired uncompromising musical excellence with bold innovation. Each signature concert features a regional premiere, illuminating little‑known stories through trail‑blazing works by women composers and poets.
As a 40‑voice auditioned ensemble, the Chorale unites diverse singers through the restorative power of song. And rooted in the classical tradition yet fluent across genres, the group weaves jazz, folk, Broadway, blues, gospel, and more into stunning multimedia productions created with professional dancers, painters, poets, and instrumentalists.
As Ensemble‑in‑Residence at Maryville University, the Chorale offers emerging women musicians mentoring, leadership, and performing opportunities. Above all, it affirms the worth and dignity of all people, harnessing the power of music and exceptional performances to enrich communities and transform lives.
We rehearse on Tuesday evenings, 6:30-9:00 pm, in Huttig Chapel at Maryville University.
About the auditions:
Auditions will be held in late August in Huttig Chapel at Maryville University.
Please contact our Administrative Director, Kendra Rains, for specific questions about auditions: kendra@stlwc.org
For volunteer (unpaid) membership in the Chorale, new singers will be asked to:
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Sing one a cappella solo (a hymn, art song, folk song, or aria); the solo does not need to be memorized
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Sing scales to determine range
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Repeat simple melodic patterns to determine tonal memory skills
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Sight-read to determine music reading skills (we highly recommend that prospective members are able to read music, however, we do accept singers who learn by ear on a case-by-case basis)
For a paid, Principal Artist position in the Chorale, applicants will be asked to:
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Sing two songs from memory in contrasting styles. One song must be in a foreign language. The other song must be in English. Audition songs must be arias, art songs, folk songs, hymn arrangements or spirituals – no “pop” songs. An accompanist will be provided for the audition.
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Sight-read
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Sing tonal memory exercises
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Sing scales (to demonstrate range)
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Principal Artists are paid positions awarded to women who have a degree in music.
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Principal Artists act as Section Leaders and have the opportunity to sing solos at concerts and eve
Frequently asked questions:
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When and where are rehearsals?
Rehearsals are every Tuesday, 6:30-9:00 pm, in Huttig Chapel at Maryville University
- Our first rehearsal is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, September 2, 6:30-9:00 pm
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When and where are performances?
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***Musical Scents: Voices in the Garden
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Collaborative Concert @ MO Botanical Gardens
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15-20 Singers Needed
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Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 11am and 1pm
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Each song evokes a distinct aroma. Rich notes of vanilla, coffee and a mesmerizing fusion of exotic flowers orchestrate an unforgettable musical experience.
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***Disney Shows @ Magic House
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Select Singers participate in two, 30 minute shows
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Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 11:30 am and 12:30 pm
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***Signature Concert: Here I Am by Jocelyn Hagen
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Entire Chorale participates
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SATB work with Webster University Orchestra and Choirs
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Concert - Sunday, November 16, 2025 @ 7 pm
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Dress Rehearsal - Saturday, November 15, 1:30-4 pm
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Manchester United Methodist Church
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Featuring the multimedia regional premiere of Jocelyn Hagen’s Here I Am—a spellbinding salute to 47 trail-blazing women – our stage will come alive with visionaries, healers, warriors, and inventors who have shaped history. Music and lyrics intertwine with newly commissioned portraits by seven female artists, flooding the stage with vivid images of their courage and creativity.
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***(Possible) Holiday Disney Show @ Maryville University
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Select Singers participate
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Sunday, December 7, 2025 at 3 pm
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***Signature Concert: Imaginary Creatures
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Entire Chorale participates
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Collaborative concert with Crescendo Children’s Choir and Dimensions Dance Studio
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Sunday, February, 2026 15 @ 3 pm
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Dress Rehearsal Tuesday February 10, 6:30-9
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COCA
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Features the regional premiere of Jack and the Bean Stalk by Melissa Dunphy and Imaginary Creatures by Andrea Ramsey. An endearing multi-media concert that will allow your imagination to soar.
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***Celtic Cabaret
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Entire Chorale Participates
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Sunday March 8, 2026 @ 3pm
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Das Bevo Bierhall
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Favorites from the Emerald Isle along with whimsical solos in a cabaret setting
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***Signature Concert: The Lost Words: A Spell Book
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Entire Chorale participates
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Sunday, April 26, 2026 @ 3 pm
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Dress Rehearsal - Tuesday April 21, 5:30-9:30
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10 West Lockwood
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Once upon a time, words relating to nature (dandelion, bluebell, acorn) began to vanish from the language of children and were replaced by words relating to the digital world (blog, voicemail analog.) Through the magic of being spoken and sung aloud, the lost words will be summoned back into the mouths and imaginations of our audience. (Regional, multi-media premiere)
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What would be my financial obligations?
This season, dues will be $150 per singer. Several payment methods are available, including monthly installments. We ask that dues be paid in full or an installment plan be chosen by our second rehearsal, Tuesday, September 9, 2025.
Please note that dues are intended to offset expenses such as purchasing music and rehearsal tracks. However, we do not intend for dues payments to be a barrier to participation in the Chorale. Please contact Kendra Rains (Administrative Director, kendra@stlwc.org) or Leanne Latuda (Artistic and Executive Director, leanne@stlwc.org) for questions or concerns regarding dues.
We also ask that Chorale members promote our concerts and sell tickets to our events. Singers may also be asked to volunteer their talents, skills, and resources to support the Chorale. Participation in this manner is voluntary but always appreciated! We use black folders during performances which singers have to supply or purchase themselves. Our concert attire is usually all black; we do not require singers to purchase a specific dress or outfit.
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