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SOM Ensemble Auditions | Fall 2026
SOM Ensemble Auditions | Fall 2026
BLUE MOOD (Jazz & Contemporary Vocal Ensemble)
BLUE MOOD (Jazz & Contemporary Vocal Ensemble)
Tampa Campus - CRN provided upon acceptance
M/W, 2:00-4:15pm
Class meets in MUS 119 (Choral Rehearsal Hall)
Our jazz and contemporary music ensemble performs original arrangements of jazz standards, funk/soul classics and contemporary favorites. Singers develop authentic style through an aural-oral learning process and required listening. Admission is by invitation based on audition and/or participation in other ensembles, as well as potential as a jazz performer. No previous jazz experience required. Open to both music majors and non-majors.
AUDITIONS: Contemporary Commercial Music students (voice focus) are automatically accepted. Auditions are required for all other students (including music majors). The audition consists of an individual audition to assess vocal technique, followed by a group audition to assess ensemble skills. Both components are required.
Questions? Email Prof. Jones at allyssaj@usf.edu.
Fall 2026 Auditions:
May 1-6 (current student auditions)
Current USF students (all majors) may audition by appointment.
After you sign up to audition, you will receive a link to schedule an appointment.
Auditions are in the Music Building, room 310 (3rd floor)
Results will be posted on this website (home page) after 5:00pm on Wednesday, May 6th.
If accepted, you will receive registration information via email.
August 22-23 (new student auditions)
Students who are new to USF may audition for available seats during opening weekend.
After signing up to audition, you will receive a link to schedule an appointment.
Auditions are in the Music Building, room 310 (3rd floor)
Results will be posted on this website (home page) after 5:00pm on Monday, August 24th.
If accepted, you will receive registration information via email.
What to prepare:
Prepare a song you love to sing that makes you sound great. Choose one of the following options:
A jazz or blues standard
A musical theatre piece
A verse and chorus of a contemporary commercial song (R&B/soul, pop, rock, country, roots/Americana)
A gospel song or hymn
A cultural folk song
If a lead sheet or sheet music exists, please bring a copy in your key for the audition judge.
You may sing a cappella or with a track.
What to expect:
During your audition, you will:
Sing your prepared piece
Match pitches and patterns with the piano
Show off your vocal technique and range
Sight read (don't worry, this won't factor into the decision. It's just to know how best to support you if you are accepted).
During your audition, we will:
Ask questions
Listen for vocal technique (breath management, tone placement, tone quality, intonation)
Look for teachability, confidence and willingness to take risks.
CHAMBER SINGERS
CHAMBER SINGERS
Tampa Campus - CRN provided upon acceptance
T/R, 2:00-3:45pm
Class meets in MUS 119 (Choral Rehearsal Hall)
The USF Chamber Singers performs a wide variety of advanced concert music spanning a wide variety of historical periods and cultures. Open by audition to music majors and non-majors, this ensemble demands the highest level of skill and commitment from its members. The Chamber Singers serve as ambassadors for USF and the School of Music, touring regionally, nationally and internationally.
AUDITIONS: Voice Performance (classical) and Vocal Music Education students are automatically accepted. Auditions are required for all other students (including music majors). The audition consists of an individual audition to assess vocal technique, followed by a group audition to assess ensemble skills. Both components are required.
Questions? Email Prof. Jones at allyssaj@usf.edu.
Fall 2026 Auditions:
May 1-6 (current student auditions)
Current USF students (all majors) may audition by appointment.
After you sign up to audition, you will receive a link to schedule an appointment.
Auditions are in the Music Building, room 310 (3rd floor)
Results will be posted on this website (home page) after 5:00pm on Wednesday, May 6th.
If accepted, you will receive registration information via email.
August 22-23 (new student auditions)
Students who are new to USF may audition for available seats during opening weekend.
After signing up to audition, you will receive a link to schedule an appointment.
Auditions are in the Music Building, room 310 (3rd floor)
Results will be posted on this website (home page) after 5:00pm on Monday, August 24th.
If accepted, you will receive registration information via email.
What to prepare:
Prepare a song you love to sing that makes you sound great. Choose one of the following options:
An aria or art song
A musical theatre song
A gospel song or hymn
A Spiritual or cultural folk song
Please bring a copy of the score for your audition judge.
You may sing unaccompanied or with a track.
What to expect:
During your audition, you will:
Perform your prepared piece
Match pitches and patterns with the piano
Show off your vocal technique and range
Sight read (don't worry, this won't factor into the decision. It's just to know how best to support you if you are accepted).
During your audition, we will:
Ask questions
Listen for vocal technique (breath management, tone placement, tone quality, intonation)
Look for teachability, confidence and willingness to take risks.
SHOW CHOIR
SHOW CHOIR
Tampa Campus - CRN provided upon acceptance
Rehearsals:
Music - W, 5-6:15pm
Dance - TBA
Open to undergrad and grad students
Class meets in MUS 119 (Choral Rehearsal Hall)
Prof. Latoya McCormick-Hutchinson is launching our new Show Choir in Fall 2026! Details to come. In the meantime, prepare the best 1 minute of a theatre, pop/rock or R&B song that shows off what your voice can do. There will be a dance/movement audition, as well as a callback process.
Questions & audition info: lamccorm@usf.edu
CHORAL UNION
CHORAL UNION
Tampa Campus - CRN: 85219
W, 6:30-7:45pm
Registration is open to all students, all majors, all campuses
Faculty/staff and community are welcome to join! (email allyssaj@usf.edu)
Class meets in MUS 119 (Choral Rehearsal Hall)
You asked for it, so here it is! Our new campus-community chorus is your space to sing with other who love great music. Rehearsing just once a week for one concert each semester, this ensemble is small on commitment and big on joy. Open to the entire USF community: students and employees, friends and neighbors. All backgrounds and experience levels are welcome!
NO AUDITION OR PERMIT REQUIRED. Simply register using the CRN above. Questions? Email Prof. Jones at allyssaj@usf.edu.
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