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AuditionS

We are now auditioning for our Spring 2025 semester that will run from January - May 2025. There are two ways for you to audition for our chorus:

1. SCHEDULE AN IN-PERSON AUDITION for Sunday, January 5th from 1-6 pm. You can sign up for an in-person audition until Friday, January 3rd at 5 pm.

2. COMPLETE A DIY VIRTUAL AUDITION anytime from now until Sunday, January 5th.

During your audition, you will be asked to vocalize to test your range and then sing a familiar song a cappella (either The Star-Spangled Banner or a song of your choice). In-person auditions are private with Artistic Director Lisa Holt.

You can read more about membership below. New Member Orientation is on Tuesday, January 7th from 7-9 pm in Central Austin. Please feel free to email us with any questions.

We look forward to meeting you!

Close-up of SoCo Women's Chorus members singing from music folders during an outdoor performance.

  • "For me, being a part of SoCo Women’s Chorus means being part of an inclusive artistic community that is supportive of women, of LGBTQIA+ folks, of folks who are seniors, students, people of all ages. I’ve learned so much from the people around me, from all of their differences and expertise. Whether you are 18 or 80, being a part of SOCO means challenging yourself and celebrating the diversity of who we are."

    -Chorus Member

  • “SoCo Women's Chorus truly embodies the spirit of Austin! Beautiful voices, a great sense of community, and their performances have always felt like a warm hug on a cold winter's night.”

    -Steven Myers, Technical Director, Ballet Austin

  • "SoCo women’s chorus for me over the years has been a way to experience music with good friends, to collaborate with amazingly talented people, and to participate in and contribute to the Austin cultural arts scene."

    -Chorus Member

  • "From the very first meeting I was hooked…This group challenges me without discouraging me. I’ve really grown as a singer since joining the chorus…This group of women is so friendly and welcoming. It feels like home to me now."

    -Chorus Member

  • "From the moment I walked into the SoCo Women’s Chorus rehearsal to the end of our time together, it was clear that I was with a family of gifted and committed musicians. The beauty of their tone, integrity of their artist intentions, and commitment to the whole rather than to self was sincere…This is one fierce and passionate ensemble led by one of equal temperament!"

    -Dr. Joey Martin, Associate Dean & Director of Choral Activities, Texas State University

  • "To me, SoCo Women’s Chorus means joy, purpose, and community. I look forward to every rehearsal and concert."

    -Chorus Member

  • "I came to the chorus at a particularly difficult time in my life. But going back to music, going back to singing, and developing strong and supportive relationships with the women of the chorus got me through that and made my 9 years with the chorus some of the best of my life. I was challenged to grow musically and vocally."

    -Chorus Member

  • "The SoCo Women's Chorus is a place where I found my second home amongst women from all parts of life coming together to celebrate music and each other. It was a joy accompanying these women singing such diverse pieces from Spanish to Irish to gospel to Radiohead! I am grateful for their continued passion for cultivating sisterhood, spreading happiness and healing those around them through song."

    -Casie Luong, former Principal Accompanist, SoCo Women's Chorus

  • "I’ve never found a group of women anywhere else that have been so caring and supportive. Everybody is truly, truly in touch with the community and are constantly just trying to share beauty with their voices."

    -Chorus Member

Membership Details

We love welcoming new singers to the SoCo Women’s Chorus community!

  • We welcome singers of all gender identities with voices in the treble range - sopranos and alto. If you have any questions about how your voice or identity will fit into our chorus, please get in touch so we can support you.

  • We love supporting members with a wide range of accessibility needs. Please get in touch if you have questions and requests. We have significant experience supporting blind and visually impaired singers and offer both audio learning tracks and lyrics for braille readers.

  • We are a community chorus made up of Austinites who love to sing together and for our community. Our singers have a wide range of training, from first-time singers and chorus members to those with professional experience.

  • Creating a home for LGBTQIA+ singers has been embedded in our DNA since our founding. We proudly welcome our LGBTQIA+ community!

The following logistics help keep our organization running smoothly. These things are expected of all members when you register to sing with us for a semester:

  • Commit to singing for a full semester. Our Fall semester typically runs August – December and our Spring semester typically runs January – May.

  • Attend all weekly rehearsals and sectionals. Rehearsals are held on Tuesday evenings. Sectionals are held on Sunday afternoons for the first 6-8 weeks of each semester.

  • Attend a Saturday retreat that typically takes place halfway through each semester. The retreat offers a wonderful opportunity to thoroughly rehearse each piece and also bond with our singing sisters.

  • Pay membership dues of $200 per semester, which includes all music. We don't want money to be a barrier to singing with us so dues exemptions or reductions are available. Please contact our Chorus President to learn more.

  • Download sheet music from members website. Some members opt to print out music, while others view using digital devices.

  • When you join our chorus, we hope you will take an active part in our growth, outreach, and community service.

We are honored that our members give their time, effort, and voices to the SoCo Women’s Chorus each season. We can’t wait to have you among us!

Group photo of SoCo Women's Chorus members dressed in black, standing and waving on stage with a decorated background.