​2027 YOUNG SINGERS PROJECT AUDITIONS

The 2027 Young Singers Project auditions will include two elements:
1. Students may sing one of the following:
  • District Audition Aria Excerpt. Students can prepare the following piece:  “Where'er You Walk”  - click here to download and print a PDF, and to access audio files. Students should prepare the voice part (or parts) most comfortable in their voices - harmonic support will be provided at the piano.
  • Art song of your own choosing (pianist will be provided, please bring sheet music).
2. Vocalization and Sight-reading. 

    AUDITION REGISTRATION 

    Auditions will be held Monday, November 9 at Christopher Newport University in Newport News, and Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at Batten University in Virginia Beach.** It is critical that each student registering for an audition complete this form as thoroughly as possible. Please complete every field you are able to, even if it is not marked as required. Registrations will be accepted until 12PM on Friday, November 6th. After you register, you will be contacted via email with your audition details. 

    **Please note: our Tuesday Virginia Beach auditions historically fill up quickly.  If you are able to audition on Monday in Newport News we encourage you to sign up for that date** If you register for Tuesday and there are no more times available we will contact you ASAP. Please contact our office with any questions. ([email protected]) 

    Rehearsals for the 2027 YSP will take place on the following Saturdays and Sundays in January: 9, 10, 16 & 17 in Norfolk. Students are expected to attend all rehearsals. 
    Rehearsal Schedule: 
    Saturday, January 9: 12:30-3:00, 3:30-5:30
    Sunday, January 10: 2:30-4:30, 5:00-7:30
    Saturday, January 16: 12:30-3:00, 3:30-5:30
    Sunday, January 17: 2:30-4:30, 5:00-7:30

    One final concert will be presented:
    Saturday, January 23, 2027 
    7:00 PM
    Susan S. Goode Fine and Performing Arts Center
    Batten University, Virginia Beach

    Sunday, January 24, 2027
    4:00 PM
    Trinity Episcopal Church, Portsmouth

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