AUDITION
NVNO Festival Chorus
Pilot Program
NVNO is piloting its first-ever auditioned program, the NVNO Festival Chorus. Designed for skilled, dedicated singers to accept more local performance opportunities, the group will feature 36 treble voices chosen through auditions. To be considered, singers must exhibit vocal excellence, maturity, and strong rehearsal attendance. Please choose a time slot to audition using the Google Sheet at the link in the purple button below. If a time you prefer is taken, please click the tab at the bottom that says “Audition Room 2.”
Audition Date: Sunday, December 15 between 2 and 5 pm (5-minute appointments)
Audition Location: KIPP Central City Primary (3127 Martin Luther King, Jr., Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70125)
Audition Song: “The Water is Wide” (watch video for example audition)
Auditioning singers must be available for all of the following dates. All rehearsals will be held at KIPP Central City Primary (KCCP) on Sundays from 3:30 - 5:00pm.
Sunday, December 22 from 3:30 - 5:00pm: Rehearsal at KCCP
Sunday, January 5 from 3:30 - 5:00pm: Rehearsal at KCCP
Saturday, January 11 from 10:00 - 11:30am: Rehearsal at KCCP
Sunday, January 12 from 8:00 - 11:00am: Performance at Tulane’s Alumni House
Friday, January 17 from 4:30 to 8:00pm: Performance at Temple Sinai
Based on Spring performance opportunities, we may extend this project through May 2025, at which point singers may opt-in or opt-out of the extended schedule.
*admitted singers must also remain enrolled in their current NVNO program
During your audition:
Wear something that helps you look your very best (a clean NVNO uniform is PERFECT for this!).
Say your name to introduce yourself when you get into your audition spot.
Sing “The Water is Wide” a cappella (without the piano). If you can hold your own, the teacher may join you to sing in canon (as a duet).
We are so excited for you to audition for this select group. Please email info@nvno.org or call Mr. Pratt at (504)265-9558 if you have any questions!