Pasadena Chorale Opens Auditions for 2026–27 Season

The Pasadena Chorale (Photo – Photo – Luis Luque)

Have a song to sing? Looking for talented friends to sing it with? The Pasadena Chorale may be the stage you’re looking for.

By Melanie Hooks

The Pasadena Chorale, an award‑winning, auditioned chorus known for offering high‑quality concerts and education programs to the community at no cost—is pleased to announce singer auditions for the 2026–2027 concert season. With a single audition, singers may be considered for two ensembles: the Pasadena Chorale and the Pasadena Choral Society. Auditions will be open for two weeks, April 8–22, 2026.

The Pasadena Chorale is an ensemble of approximately 80 voices presenting five to six concerts each year, featuring a wide range of repertoire with a strong emphasis on new music. This ensemble requires a full‑season commitment, Monday evening rehearsals, and approximately 80% attendance. It is best suited for highly experienced singers.

Audition Process

The Pasadena Chorale uses a two‑part audition process. The first step, open to all, is to complete an online application and submit an unaccompanied audio recording of a melody by Wednesday, April 22. Singers invited to the second round will attend a rehearsal on the evening of Wednesday, May 6, and participate in a live quartet audition.

“Great choral singing happens when individual voices come together with a shared purpose,” said Pasadena Chorale Founding Artistic and Executive Director Jeffrey Bernstein. “The Pasadena Chorale is a place where singers challenge themselves, connect with others, and create music that serves our community.”

The organization includes the Pasadena Chorale and the Pasadena Choral Society (auditioned community choirs), the High Notes (a choir for students in grades 6–11), and a 16‑voice ensemble specializing in Renaissance and chamber repertoire.

Pasadena Choral Society

The Pasadena Choral Society is a 45‑voice ensemble focused on major works of the classical choral repertoire, presenting two concerts per year. This ensemble offers a more flexible, concert‑by‑concert commitment with Tuesday evening rehearsals and is ideal for experienced, enthusiastic singers seeking greater scheduling flexibility.

The Chorale welcomes submissions from singers of all backgrounds and voice types and actively seeks to build ensembles that reflect the diversity of the greater community, across race, ethnicity, gender identity, belief, sexual orientation, age, and physical ability.

For more information about the Pasadena Chorale’s audition process, visit pasadenachorale.org/auditions.