Prospective Members

Love to sing? Join us! We’re a friendly group of experienced singers who love to learn and perform great music together.

Choir Auditions: Fall 2026

Sunday, August 30, 2026
3–5 pm
Location TBD

Ten rehearsals on Monday evenings will lead up to the first performances of the season, on November 7 and 8: Handel’s Semele, presented in collaboration with MIOpera, at locations in Bloomington-Normal and Champaign-Urbana. More details about the new season will be announced soon!

Audition Signup Form

Audition Basics

  • Choir auditions are held twice a year, generally in August and January.

  • Experienced singers who read music and are high-school age and older are welcome.

  • Our music director will meet with you, hear you vocalize, and discuss your musical background and interest in singing with BACH.

  • Auditions include scales, tonal memory, sight-singing, and 1 to 2 minutes of any piece of your choice (sung unaccompanied).

I love the music and the friendship. The variety of music is always interesting, and the rehearsals are focused and fun. The feedback from the audiences is heartwarming. — Anne Robin, BACH singer

“When I sing beautiful music with other beautiful voices, it makes me forget the problems of this world and helps me to focus on the goodness instead.” – Brandi Lowe, BACH singer

Give BACH a Try! “Open Sing Night”

Monday, August 24, 2026
7:15–9:15 pm
Location TBD

Come see what BACH is like! Everyone is welcome at our Open Sing Night, the first rehearsal of the season. If you decide to audition, complete our Signup Form to set up an audition time.

Soloist Auditions: Fall 2026 & Spring 2027

Recording submission deadline TBD; watch for updates

Soloist auditions are held once a year, separate from choir auditions, at the beginning of the season.

Who Is BACH?

Our members are generally experienced choral singers, with a mixture of ordinary amateurs and professional musicians. You’ll sing with retired people, students, full-time parents, church musicians, high-school teachers, professors — all kinds of music lovers!

Baroque music is the cornerstone of each season, but we use that as a jumping-off point for exploring music from many time periods.

Rehearsals & Requirements

  • BACH encourages singers to support the choir through active participation, volunteerism, and concert promotion.

  • Minimal dues, which cover music and other miscellaneous costs, are required. Scholarship waivers are provided for those who need financial assistance.

  • There are approximately 10 rehearsals per concert.

  • BACH asks singers to commit to regular rehearsal attendance, with a maximum of two absences per concert.

  • Rehearsals are usually on Monday evenings from 7:15 to 9:15, including a snack break!