Vocal Auditions

Auditions for the 2011-2012 season of Chicago Master Singers will be held on the evenings of Tuesday, May 31; Wednesday, June 1; Monday, June 6; and Wednesday, June 8, at the Countryside Unitarian Church at 1025 N. Smith St. in Palatine, Illinois. It may be possible to audition at other times of the year. To inquire about scheduling an audition, contact us at the email address or phone number below.

Chicago Master Singers, under the direction of Alan Heatherington, is a 130-voice choral ensemble featuring singers from Chicago and suburban communities. CMS has performed great choral masterworks in collaboration with professional soloists and orchestras since 1979.

If you are a dedicated singer interested in CMS, we want to hear from you! Please send an email to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or call our toll-free voice mail at 877-825-5267 (TALKCMS) and leave your name, phone number and email address. We will contact you to answer your questions and schedule an audition time.

Audition Requirements:

You may sing a prepared piece of your choice, and this is recommended. Please bring three copies of the music. Otherwise, you will be asked to sing a familiar song provided for you at the audition. A pianist will be provided to accompany you. You will also be asked to vocalize and sight-read an unfamiliar piece.

Rehearsals

CMS rehearsals are on Monday evenings from 7:00 to 10:00 pm at the Countryside Unitarian Church in Palatine beginning August 22, and also on Tuesdays and Thursdays of concert weeks. Performances in November, December and April take place in the beautiful Chapel of the Holy Spirit at the Society of the Divine Word in Techny (near Northbrook). Membership dues are $100 per year and members purchase their own copies of the music.

2011-2012 Concert Schedule

Friday, November 4, 7:30 pm; and Sunday, November 6, 2011, 7:00 pm

Dvořák: Stabat Mater; Mozart: Coronation Mass; with the Ars Viva Orchestra

Friday, December 9, 7:30 pm; and Sunday, December 11, 2011, 7:00 pm

Shaw/Bennett: Many Moods of Christmas; Vaughan Williams: Fantasia on Christmas Carols; Holst: Christmas Day; with the Ars Viva Orchestra

Friday, April 20, 7:30 pm; and Sunday, April 22, 2012, 7:00 pm

A cappella tour repertoire including Baltic, Russian and American choral works, and featuring music by Arvo Pӓrt and Stephen Paulus

Summer 2012 Performance Tour

The Baltic capitals and St. Petersburg, Russia, June 29 – July 8, 2012.  You must be an active member to participate in the tour.