<p>I've 100% decided that I want to be a music education major with a vocal primary. I really found an intense passion and love for choral music, and music in general. One of the things I was wondering was how vigorous are the choir auditions for maybe Westminster, or St. Olaf's Choir. How much of a chance would you have? I personally am a strong bass 2 with a range that goes to a resonate low B-C to about a high (baritone or tenor) D-E I tend to feel like I have a pretty good quality voice and a substantial ear. I guess i'm wondering as a bass 2 what my chances are for trying out at a choir like this?</p>
<p>I’m not sure what year you are, but one way of getting feedback in high school is to put yourself into vocal and chorus music festivals where you have to get rated/scored for your music abilities. If you score well compared to others, than you are in the right direction. In the Northeast, we have them at the state level, and also at the New England level and many schools participate or send students. The students that meet a certain score are invited to sing in the chorus at the festival, and it is usually quite amazing with so many great voices. You high school chorus director should also know your aspirations so that they can give you as much guidance and contacts as they have access. In addition, if you don’t already have a private voice instructor, you should try to get feedback from a professional who has seen many great voices go from high school and get into various music programs. They will be able to best tell you what makes sense for your voice and musical talents. There are many great chorus programs, so there is definitely one to fit you, no matter where you fit on the spectrum.</p>
<p>I’m a senior, sorry for leaving that out. Also, our choir has entered a LGPE competition and went in as “A” class, and got straight superiors. I’m also planning on making All-state choir this year. I’ve been invited to our state’s honor choir 2 years in a row. Our quartet has recieved 1st in regional competition and 3rd in state competition. </p>
<p>I thank you so much for the great reply. That is a fantastic idea. I really should get a census from some voice coaches at my local university.</p>
<p>St. Olaf has several choirs and they vary in selectivity. All of them are very good, so even if you don’t make one of the top choirs, you would still have a wonderful experience. Generally, male voices face less competition.</p>