Audition Requirements

• Candidates must be between the ages of 8 (by September 30, 2017) and 15.  Children age 7 will be considered for membership based on maturity level;
• Boys must have unchanged voices to be in the treble choir; boys with changed voices and boys whose voices change during the choral season will be considered for Rushingbrook Singers (normally, ages 16 and up);
• Candidates should have completed the Online Application before reserving an audition time;
• Candidates need no prior musical training;
• Candidates should come to the audition prepared to sing “Amazing Grace;”
• Candidate’s placement in a choir will be determined on the basis of singing aptitude, vocal range, age and maturity level.

The Audition Process

Auditions are simple, informal and painless, taking about ten minutes to complete.    

• RCC candidates must complete the Online Application;
  
• RCC will contact you by phone or e-mail to schedule an audition date and time;
• Candidates should come to the audition mentally prepared to sing without prodding;
• Candidates will be asked to match pitches with the piano, to sing a few musical phrases, and then to sing “Amazing Grace” (several times and in different keys);
• Candidates will receive a letter with their audition results within one week.

Tuition and Fees

RCC is a tuition-based program with a nine-month season (September-May); the monthly tuition is:

• $60.00 for one child;
• $30.00 for each additional sibling.

Music and educational materials fee: $20.00 each child (one-time fee per semester)

Place

Buncombe Street United Methodist Church • 200 Buncombe Street • Greenville, SC 29601

Rehearsal Times

Mondays and Thursdays: 4:00-5:30

Rehearsal Dress

• Land’s End white polo shirt with RCC logo: $18.00-$23.00, plus $6.00 for embroidered logo (You may take advantage of frequent 30%-40% discounts offered by Lands’ End);
• Khaki long pants for boys;
• Khaki skirt for girls;
• Deck-style shoes.

Concert Dress

Girls

     • Official RCC logo red cardigan, pleated tartan skirt, rosette, beret;

     • Oxford shirt: white, long-sleeve, button-down collar;

     • Black hose/tights;

     • Black dress shoes.

Boys

     • Official RCC logo red sweater, black pants, tartan necktie;

     • Oxford shirt: white, long-sleeve, button-down collar;    

     • Black socks; black belt;

     • Black dress shoes.