Harvard Summer Chorus
The Harvard Summer Chorus, founded in 1936, will be led by Alyson Greer in Summer 2024 . The ensemble is open by audition to Harvard Summer School students, Harvard affiliates (ID holders), and members of the community, including local high school and college students.
To express interest, please fill out this form: https://tinyurl.com/summerchorus2024
Placement auditions for Summer School students will be held on Tuesday, June 25 between 6:30pm and 10:00pm in Sanders Theatre and consist of singing a simple melody and a few vocal exercises. Students will be contacted to sign up for a time slot in late May. High School students, College students, and Community Members will be asked to submit a video recording and will be contacted with more information on how to submit those in late May.
Final decisions on acceptance into the chorus will be announced by the end of the day on June 26.
Rehearsals are Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7:15pm to 9:30pm, in Sanders Theatre, starting Thursday, June 27, 2024.
The culminating performance is scheduled for the evening of Friday, August 2, 2024 in Sanders Theatre, Memorial Hall. There will be a dress rehearsal in Sanders Theatre on Thursday, August 1, 2024.
Please email [email protected] for more information.
(please note that we are no longer using the email address [email protected])
The Harvard Summer Chorus, founded in 1936, will be led by Alyson Greer in Summer 2024 . The ensemble is open by audition to Harvard Summer School students, Harvard affiliates (ID holders), and members of the community, including local high school and college students.
To express interest, please fill out this form: https://tinyurl.com/summerchorus2024
Placement auditions for Summer School students will be held on Tuesday, June 25 between 6:30pm and 10:00pm in Sanders Theatre and consist of singing a simple melody and a few vocal exercises. Students will be contacted to sign up for a time slot in late May. High School students, College students, and Community Members will be asked to submit a video recording and will be contacted with more information on how to submit those in late May.
Final decisions on acceptance into the chorus will be announced by the end of the day on June 26.
Rehearsals are Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7:15pm to 9:30pm, in Sanders Theatre, starting Thursday, June 27, 2024.
The culminating performance is scheduled for the evening of Friday, August 2, 2024 in Sanders Theatre, Memorial Hall. There will be a dress rehearsal in Sanders Theatre on Thursday, August 1, 2024.
Please email [email protected] for more information.
(please note that we are no longer using the email address [email protected])
The Audition Process
The Summer Chorus features singers from all different experience levels. Every year, students who have never tried singing before make it into the Chorus alongside members who have been singing for years. Whether you're experienced or new to singing, we encourage you to try an audition. Hope to see you this summer!
What to Expect at Your Placement Audition
Auditions for the Harvard Summer Chorus are open to any students of the Harvard Summer School, and any interested members of our local community.
Live auditions, you do need to sign up for a time in advance. The audition includes a warmup, some ear exercises, singing a simple song you know (usually "Happy Birthday"), and a pitch memory exercise, and lasts less than 8 minutes.
Recorded auditions, you will be asked to submit a video recording singing a patriotic tune (America or America the Beautiful). High School students will be asked to submit a supportive recommendation.
Regular Rehearsal Schedule
Please avoid scheduling classes and other commitments during these times:
Tuesday and Thursday evenings, 7:15pm-9:30pm (Sanders Theatre)
What to Expect at Your Placement Audition
Auditions for the Harvard Summer Chorus are open to any students of the Harvard Summer School, and any interested members of our local community.
Live auditions, you do need to sign up for a time in advance. The audition includes a warmup, some ear exercises, singing a simple song you know (usually "Happy Birthday"), and a pitch memory exercise, and lasts less than 8 minutes.
Recorded auditions, you will be asked to submit a video recording singing a patriotic tune (America or America the Beautiful). High School students will be asked to submit a supportive recommendation.
Regular Rehearsal Schedule
Please avoid scheduling classes and other commitments during these times:
Tuesday and Thursday evenings, 7:15pm-9:30pm (Sanders Theatre)
