Cornell University Chorale

Fall 2026 Audition

The general audition period for Cornell's three choral ensembles will take place between Monday, August 17, and Tuesday, August 25 in Lincoln Hall 233.

Prospective singers should prepare a short selection (approximately one verse and one chorus, or 16–32 measures) of any song that showcases their voice and that they can perform comfortably and confidently without accompaniment. The audition will also include vocal exercises, pitch-matching, and sight-singing.

If you are interested only in joining the Cornell University Chorale, you may arrange a Chorale-only audition by contacting Dr. Yen-Hsiang Nieh (yn296@cornell.edu). Chorale-only auditions will be held in Lincoln Hall 129 and are available to students, faculty, and staff who wish to be considered exclusively for the Chorale.