Open auditions for Queens College Choral Society begin next week – QNS

People of all ages and backgrounds are invited to apply for the Queens College Choral Societywhich is looking for new members for its 2024-2025 concert season.

Now in its 84th year, the choir is a diverse ensemble comprised of members of the surrounding campus community as well as Queens College faculty, students, and alumni. The choir also operates a high school outreach program.

Anyone who already has some singing experience is welcome to audition for the annual winter concert in December. The theme this year is Peace and unity inspired by the music of Haydn, Vaughan Williams and Frank London.

And in May 2025, Mendelssohn’s “Elijah”, is considered one of the most popular masterpieces of all time.

Interested singers can register for an audition Slot either via Zoom or in Room 350 of the Music Building at Queens College in Flushing. The ten-minute audition consists of a demonstration of basic singing skills and no preparation is necessary.

From Monday, August 19th to Monday, August 26th, dozens of slot machines will be available in the evenings.

Starting August 28th, the choir rehearsals will take place every Wednesday from 7:30 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. in the college.

Since 1941, the Choral Society has provided local singers with the opportunity to learn masterpieces of choral music and perform in seasonal performances for the community's music lovers.