Solo & Duet Auditions

Auditions are now open for students interested in performing a solo or duet at the In Praise of Music Concert or the Pay It Forward Concert.

In Praise of Music

November 23 at 7:00 PM
St. James’s Episcopal Church, West Hartford

In Praise of Music is the Hall Choirs’ first concert of the year and will feature six outstanding solo or duet performances selected through the audition process.

Pay It Forward

December 21 at 7:00 PM
Hall High School Auditorium

Pay It Forward is a benefit concert supporting Hands On Hartford, a local nonprofit organization that assists members of our community facing food insecurity, housing challenges, and other basic needs.

This concert gives Hall Choir students an opportunity to use their talents to give back to the community and help those who are less fortunate.

How Performers Are Selected

Students may audition for one or both concerts.

After the audition deadline, Doc will send all audition videos to an adjudication team. Each performance will be independently scored. Doc will then compile the scores and rank the performances from highest to lowest.

The top six performances will be featured at the In Praise of Music Concert. Performers for Pay It Forward will be selected from the remaining applicants.

Each student may be selected to perform in only one of the two concerts and may perform in only one solo or duet.

Accompaniment Requirements

In Praise of Music: Students selected to perform must provide piano sheet music so that live accompaniment can be provided.

Pay It Forward: Students must provide either a recorded accompaniment or their own live accompanist. An accompanist will not be provided for this concert.

How to Audition

1. Complete the Google Form.

2. Record a video of your audition. Make sure your video represents you at your very best. Position the camera so that the adjudicators can clearly see your face and facial expressions.

3. At the beginning of your video, clearly state your name, the choir in which you sing, and the title of the song you are performing.

4. Attach your audition video at the bottom of the Google Form.

5. Submit your completed audition no later than October 13 at midnight.

Audition Deadline: October 13 at Midnight

Take the time to prepare a performance that shows you at your best. We look forward to hearing your auditions!