Auditions
Sing With Us
If you are between the ages of 8 - 17 years, love singing, are eager to learn more about music, enjoy performing, and want to broaden your musical horizons - then come SING with us!
Auditions are held every June, September and January.
Our next audition dates: Tuesday September 8th 2020
Click HERE to register for your PMCC Audition!
For more information, contact Cheryl by email at manager@pmcc.ca or by phone at 604-703-4763.
What To Expect
Our main objective during a vocal assessment is to determine which choir program would be the best fit for your singer. Our Artistic Director creates a safe and comfortable environment where young singers can share their musical talents.
Please come prepared to:
Sing "Silent Night" and "O Canada" while being accompanied by the piano, as well as a few other vocal exercises.
Complete a short music literacy assessment. This is to determine which music literacy class your singer will join.
Please bring a picture of your child. This helps our staff put a face to a name. The audition fee is $25 which can be paid by cash, cheque made out to PMCC or E-transfer to manager@pmcc.ca
Vocal Assessment Day!
Auditions are held at the Clearbrook Mennonite Brethern Church located at 2719 Clearbrook Road.
On the day of your vocal assessment, you will be greeted by a PMCC staff person or a parent volunteer. During the actual assessment, we will give you more details about the choir and answer any of your questions!
Results
Children and youth who have a vocal assessment with the Pacific Mennonite Children's Choir will be given the results of their assessment by email in the following week.
What We’re Looking For:
A high degree of motivation: A child who is exceptionally keen will likely make a fine contribution to the choir.
A good musical ear: The singer needs to be able to distinguish and match sung pitches. The ability to read music is an advantage.
A pleasant voice: The director will assess the child’s voice potential in terms of resonance and breath support.
An ability to read language: Children who have difficulty in reading language or have little interest in literature will likely experience limited progress as singers.
Good physical health: Rehearsals, performances, concerts, recordings and tours are very taxing, therefore good health and stamina are necessary.
Self-reliance: Children who lack initiative and self-reliance will experience frustration in this type of choral program.
Social skills: Children need the social skills necessary to enjoy working with and relating to other children, and taking direction from directors.
Long-term commitment: In order to receive the maximum benefit from singing in the choir, your child should plan to be part of the choir for at least a few years. The social, emotional, and musical benefits from singing in a choir will be most evident after a few years of singing.