Westmoreland Choral Society Auditions

Do you love to sing and want a music challenge? Join us!

Choir members

WESTMORELAND CHORAL SOCIETY

Join Our Choir

The Westmoreland Choral Society is holding auditions for new members who would like to sing. There are openings in each voice part.

In addition to its concert season, (Christmas concert, and 2 Spring concerts), the chorus has performed with with the River City Brass, Bodiography, Pittsburgh Philharmonic Orchestra, Westmoreland Symphony, and the Pittsburgh Festival Orchestra.

The Choral Society is comprised of 80 voices who rehearse each Tuesday from 7:00 PM to 8:45 PM late August to late April. Rehearsals are held at the First Lutheran Church in Greensburg.

Calling All Singers

Anyone who would like to audition with the growing Westmoreland Choral Society in its upcoming season, please complete the form below.

Auditions will be held by appointment or prior to a Westmoreland Choral Society rehearsal. Dr. Octave will assign you a voice part after auditioning.

FAST FACTS:

  • Currently open to any student in grades 10 – 12, and any age greater than 18. Scholarships are available for College Students.
  • Reading music is NOT a pre-requisite for admission.
  • For Auditions, bring a piece of music you feel comfortable singing or if you have no music, Dr. Octave will provide or ask you to sing something you know.
  • Dr. Octave will listen to you and assign a voice-part.
  • We rehearse on Tuesday evenings from 7:00 pm to 8:45 pm at the 1st Lutheran Church in downtown Greensburg from August through April, with a month break between the Christmas concert and the 2nd week in January.
  • Cost is $75 per year and due by the 1st concert.
  • Directed by Dr. Thomas Octave, accompanied by Nancy Finke Sheehan.

If you have questions, you can contact Susan Mahady, General Manager, at info@westmorelandchoralsociety.com or call (724) 454-9378.