Ensemble Information and Audition Requirements
Select an ensemble to see audition information:
Concert Choir & Chamber Choir
Please fill out the 2026-2027 SLCA Audition Form
You may audition via and audio or video submission or you can contact Dr. Allred ( [email protected]) to set up an in-person audition.
If you will be submitting an audio or video recording, please include the following:
1. A piano-accompanied solo of your own choice, preferably sostenuto (legato or smooth). A hymn or folk song is also appropriate. The purpose of this is to hear you on music with which you feel comfortable and that will demonstrate your vocal ability.
2. Please include a few vocalises (or warm-up exercises) that will show your comfortable high range and low range.
A five-tone ascending scale by half-steps MP3 file
A five-tone descending scale by half-steps MP3 file
3. If you would like to be considered for Chamber Choir, please email Dr. Allred to set up a sight-singing appointment: [email protected]
Please make sure you can commit to the full season before auditioning.
Concert Choir rehearses Tuesday evenings from 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm. See the 2026-27 season schedulePDF.
Chamber Choir rehearses Tuesday evenings from 9:30 pm - 10:00 pm. See the 2026-27 season schedulePDF.
Concert Choir
The Concert Choir is the core of SLCA. With 150 dedicated singers, this ensemble prepares and performs masterworks and major repertoire from a broad range of styles and time periods. Always unique and challenging, their season concerts have been lauded by critics as "lustrous and expressive," and the choir praised for performing at the highest level with "professionalism and passion." The Concert Choir believes strongly in community outreach and collaboration, and has twice performed with Ballet West for their productions of Carmina Burana.
Chamber Choir
With 50 members drawn from the Concert Choir, this ensemble challenges those who have the ability and desire for additional learning. Performing more specialized repertoire, the Chamber Choir is featured on season concerts as well as at its own performances, such as appearances in the Assembly Hall at Temple Square. The group believes in promoting local artists, and released their first CD in 2009, He Loves Me, a recording of sacred music by Utah composer David Naylor.
See the 2026-2027 Tuition InformationPDF.
Answer: There's no deadline — auditions are accepted year-round. To join us for the full season, we recommend auditioning on or before August 25, 2026 for Concert Choir or August 27, 2026 for Salt Lake Vocal Artists.
Answer: Yes, you may audition in person if you are only auditioning for Concert Choir. Please fill out the audition form above and email Dr. Allred to request an audition time: [email protected] to schedule an audition.
Answer: No! We have singers of all ages singing in all of our ensembles!
Answer: No! We invite singers of all abilities to come sing with us.
Answer: Nope! Whatever you have available to use is good enough. As long as your voice is clear and there is a minimum of background noise.
Answer: Please see the 2026-2027 tuition informationPDF.
Answer: If you are auditioning in person, you will not need to bring an accompanist. Dr. Allred will play for your audition. Please be sure to bring your sheet music to your audition.
Salt Lake Vocal Artists
For those interested in auditioning for Salt Lake Vocal Artists, the touring choir, please fill out the 2026-2027 SLCA Audition Form.
Please arrange an in-person audition with Dr. Allred by emailing him directly: [email protected]
For your audition, please prepare a piano-accompanied solo of your own choice, preferably sostenuto (legato or smooth). A hymn or folk song is also appropriate. The purpose of this is to hear you on music with which you feel comfortable and that will demonstrate your vocal ability. You will also be asked to vocalize and sight-read.
Please make sure you can commit to the full season before auditioning.
Salt Lake Vocal Artists rehearse Thursday evenings from 7:00 pm - 9:30/10:00 pm. See the 2026-27 season schedulePDF.
The Salt Lake Vocal Artists was formed in 2010, providing an opportunity for those in the organization who have professional-level capability to rehearse and perform at the highest level. SLVA's inaugural season began with a tour of Spain's Basque region where the group competed in an international competition, earning first prize awards in every category and a special Audience Favorite award. This recognition led to invitations for 2011, including an appearance as the only United States choir at the World Choral Symposium in Argentina. In September 2011, SLVA traveled to Italy for another competition, where they once again earned five first prizes. SLVA performs several times each year throughout the Salt Lake Valley and has released eight CD recordings.
See the 2026-2027 Tuition InformationPDF.
Answer: There's no deadline — auditions are accepted year-round. To join us for the full season, we recommend auditioning on or before August 25, 2026 for Concert Choir or August 27, 2026 for Salt Lake Vocal Artists.
Answer: If you are auditioning in person, you will not need to bring an accompanist. Dr. Allred will play for your audition. Please be sure to bring your sheet music to your audition.
Answer: No! We have singers of all ages singing in all of our ensembles!
Answer: No! We invite singers of all abilities to come sing with us.
Answer: Please see the 2026-2027 tuition informationPDF.