Sing With Us

WHAT TO EXPECT

Take a breath — this isn’t your college audition. There’s no jury of stone-faced professors, no pass/fail transcript on the line, and no one keeping score. Auditions are held one-on-one with Maestro Leroy Kromm, an inspirational teacher with expertise in music theory and history and a deep understanding of the choral canon, along with our Membership Chairperson. Think of it more as a friendly conversation set to music.

Auditions typically run 10–15 minutes. Bring a selection of music you’re comfortable singing — if you don’t have something prepared, you’ll simply be asked to sing a familiar song instead. Maestro Kromm may also ask you to sight-sing a short passage or sing a few additional exercises, just to get a feel for your vocal technique, reading skills, and musicianship. It’s less an evaluation and more an introduction — a chance for us to get to know you and your voice.

Auditions are held at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1100 Shasta Avenue (at The Alameda), in San Jose.

MEMBERSHIP

SJSC performs 3 to 5 times per season. Members rehearse once a week from September through May or June on Monday evenings, 7–9:30 p.m. in San Jose, or on Sunday evenings, 7–9 p.m. in Pacific Grove. Additional rehearsals, including dress rehearsals, are scheduled prior to concerts. One Saturday retreat for all choir members is generally held each spring.

Member tuition is $200 per semester—due in September and January—plus cost of music.

SJSC offers need-based scholarships, full or partial, to allow membership and participation in the choir by applicants who cannot make full payment of tuition. Please inquire about scholarship applications with the Membership Chairperson, who will be present at auditions.

We look forward to meeting you!