School of Choral Studies Auditions

Program dates and application deadlines for 2021 are TBD. 

School of Choral Studies Online Application

If you are interested in attending the School of Choral Studies, you must audition successfully to become a member or alternate. You may audition for NYSSSA by submitting a recorded video audition.

Audition Preparation

APPLICATION FORM: To participate in the audition process, complete the application form.  

SOLO: You should perform a prepared vocal selection to demonstrate your technical and musical abilities. 

SCALES: Prepare two scales: a major scale (ascending and descending) and a melodic minor scale (ascending and descending) in any key you prefer. 

REQUIRED SELECTION: You must prepare the required selection, which will be an important part of your audition.

Recorded Audition Requirements

Audition recordings will not be adjudicated without a completed application form.

Complete recorded auditions (your solo, scales, and the required selection) can be sent by:

• Email:  nysssa@nysed.gov
• Online: You may upload your audition to a video-sharing website (YouTube, Vimeo, etc.) , and send the link by email.