The Virginia Chorale is pleased to announce auditions for the 2025/2026 ensemble. ​Auditions will take place on Sunday, May 4, and Monday, May 5, 2025 in Norfolk. 
 
The first step in auditioning for the Virginia Chorale is to complete the online form below by Tuesday, April 29th. 

Indicate your availability for each program (Preference will be given to highly qualified singers available to participate in all four programs).

​You must submit a copy of your singing resume/CV and may include a headshot. Please email these items to [email protected] when you submit this form. 
 
Once registration is completed your audition will be scheduled. Please prepare two contrasting vocal pieces; one in English, one in a foreign language. A pianist will be available. 

​2025/2026 CONCERT SCHEDULE

​Generally, rehearsals are scheduled on the two weekends prior to the respective performance weekend as well as a dress rehearsal before the performance.  

PROGRAM I
Majesty & Mystery
Music of Palestrina and Pärt, and Gabriel Jackson's "To the Field of Stars"
Rehearsals: September 27 & 28; October 4 & 5
Performances: October 11 (7:00 PM in Virginia Beach) & October 12 (4:00 PM in Norfolk)
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PROGRAM III
Groove On
Popular music of the 1970s
Rehearsals: January 24 & 25; January 31 & February 1
Performances: February 7 (7:00 PM in Virginia Beach) & February 8 (4:00 PM in Portsmouth)

Please note the season's programs and dates are subject to change. 

​PROGRAM II​
Sing We Nowell
J.S. Bach's "Singet dem Herrn ein neues Lied," BWV 225, carols by John Rutter and seasonal favorites
Rehearsals: November 22 & 23; November 29 & 30
Performances: December 6 (7:00 PM in Virginia Beach) & December 7 (4:00 PM in Norfolk)

​PROGRAM IV
The American Dream
In celebration of the 250th anniversary of America's birth
Rehearsals: April 18 & 19; April 25 & 26
Performances: May 2 (7:00 PM in Virginia Beach) & May 3 (4:00 PM in Norfolk)