Audition For The WYC
Singers for this choir are selected through an audition process.
Auditions are scheduled for Wednesday, September 9, 2026. Please contact us to schedule an audition.
Auditions for the WYC are made up of the following components:
- An ear testing/pitching matching component. This component is used to evaluate the singer’s aural skills.
- A solo singing component that will be used to evaluate the singer’s tone, projection, breath quality, and pitch.
- Please see below for the specific preparation required for the group you are auditioning for. If you are unsure which group you are auditioning for, please ask us.
Chickadee Audition Details
Singers should come prepared to sing Happy Birthday as well as The Perfect Nanny
The Perfect Nanny has associated instructions that advise the singer where they should begin and where they should end. There are two accompanying rehearsal tracks; one with the melody of the line they need to learn and the second with the piano accompaniment part. Both should be used by the singer when preparing for the audition. Start by using the simple melody line to learn the part and then gradually begin using the accompaniment part to rehearse along to. Singers will be expected to sing their selection along with the corresponding accompaniment part which will be played for them live during the audition by our accompanist.
The Perfect Nanny (Mary Poppins)
Guide: This is aimed at young voices, aged 7-12.
Instructions: Sing the entire song.
Rhapsody Audition Details
The Rhapsody audition includes the preparation of BOTH of the following two requirements:
- One song, of the singer’s choice, to be prepared and performed either a capella (without music) or with our accompanist (either piano or guitar). If you require accompaniment, please ensure sheet music is provided for the accompanist.
- One song, selected from the following list is to be prepared and performed along with our piano accompanist.
Each piece has associated instructions that advise the singer where they should begin and where they should end. There are two accompanying rehearsal tracks; one with the melody of the line they need to learn and the second with the piano accompaniment part. Both should be used by the singer when preparing for the audition. Start by using the simple melody line to learn the part and then gradually begin using the accompaniment part to rehearse along to. Singers will be expected to sing their selection along with the corresponding accompaniment part which will be played for them live during the audition by our accompanist.
I See the Light (Tangled)
Guide: This is aimed at younger treble voices singers aged 11 and up.
Instructions: Sing everything that is included on the sheet music provided below (3 pages).
A Million Dreams (The Greatest Showman)
Guide: This is aimed at unchanged lower voices.
Instructions: Start two measures after the indicated section 'start' at the words 'I don't care, I don't care so call me crazy' and continue to the bottom of the next page where it says ’Oh, a million dreams for the world we're gonna make'
The Girl I Mean to be (The Secret Garden)
Guide: This is aimed at younger treble singers aged 7-14.
Instructions: Start at the bottom of page 1 with the words 'I need a place where I can hide.' and continue on until the top of page 3 where you will end with the words 'and there I'll find me.'
A Lovely Night (Cinderella)
Guide: This is aimed at treble voices aged 14 and up (sopranos and altos).
Instructions: Start at the beginning of the song and sing through the whole song once finishing at the first ending.
Ten Minutes Ago (Cinderella)
Guide: This is aimed at changed voices (tenors and basses).
Instructions: Start at the beginning of the song and sing through the entire first verse to the end of the first ending on page 4.
Fallin’ (They’re Playin’ Our Song)
Guide: This is aimed at changed voices (tenors and basses).
Instructions: Start right at the beginning of the song and sing though most of the way to the end of page 2 where the first ending is. The last few words are: ‘why do I always take a fall when I fall in love?’
Coda Audition Details
The Coda audition includes the preparation of BOTH of the following two requirements:
- One song, of the singer’s choice, to be prepared and performed either a capella (without music) or with our accompanist (either piano or guitar). If you require accompaniment, please ensure sheet music is provided for the accompanist.
- One song, selected from the following list is to be prepared and performed along with our piano accompanist
Each piece has associated instructions that advise the singer where they should begin and where they should end. There are two accompanying rehearsal tracks; one with the melody of the line they need to learn and the second with the piano accompaniment part. Both should be used by the singer when preparing for the audition. Start by using the simple melody line to learn the part and then gradually begin using the accompaniment part to rehearse along to. Singers will be expected to sing their selection along with the corresponding accompaniment part which will be played for them live during the audition by our accompanist.
Home (The Wiz)
Guide: This is aimed at treble voices aged 16 and up (sopranos and altos).
Instructions: Start at the beginning and sing through the entire first verse which ends on page two with the words: ‘to the dark and the end of the skies.’
A Lovely Night (Cinderella)
Guide: This is aimed at treble voices aged 14 and up (sopranos and altos).
Instructions: Start at the beginning of the song and sing through the whole song once finishing at the first ending.
Ten Minutes Ago (Cinderella)
Guide: This is aimed at changed voices (tenors and basses).
Instructions: Start at the beginning of the song and sing through the entire first verse to the end of the first ending on page 4.
Fallin’ (They’re Playin’ Our Song)
Guide: This is aimed at changed voices (tenors and basses).
Instructions: Start right at the beginning of the song and sing though most of the way to the end of page 2 where the first ending is. The last few words are: ‘why do I always take a fall when I fall in love?’