Join the MasterSingers!
Do you love to sing & have passion for making music!?
The MasterSingers are looking for you!
New Member Auditions
Monday, September 20th
7:00 p.m.
Saint Paul United Methodist Church, 5410 Corby Street, Omaha, Nebraska
Monday, September 20th
7:00 p.m.
Saint Paul United Methodist Church, 5410 Corby Street, Omaha, Nebraska
Our low stress auditions are designed for singers of all skill levels and no professional musical experience is necessary to join our ensemble. Interested singers will join us at our first rehearsal for our next scheduled concert and audition with our director during break. This is a great way to meet our group & experience our rehearsal style first hand!
Please prepare a short selection (16 to 32 measures) of any song in any style to audition with. Sheet music is welcome & an accompanist will be provided, a cappella auditions are welcome as well.
We do not limit our number of singers so all auditions are welcome. New singers will be invited to join the MasterSingers family & may participate in all upcoming performances including all additional partnership performances, fundraisers, and run-outs. Singers may perform in any or all concerts in a season based on their schedule & availability. Singers only audition once and after becoming a MasterSinger you may perform in any or all concerts each season based on your schedule & availability.
Auditions & all rehearsals are held at Saint Paul United Methodist Church located in the heart of the Benson neighborhood. Free parking in available in the church lot on the north side of the building, off of Maple Street. Free street parking is also available on the side streets surrounding the building. Signs & singers will be posted the day of your audition to help you find your way.
COVID SAFETY PROTOCOLS
Singers will be required to wear a mask throughout their audition, during all rehearsals & anytime they are in the building. Vaccination is not required but is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED & RESPECTFULLY REQUESTED. Singers must disclose their vaccination status to the board president or artistic director, this information will not be made public to the group. Singers must complete a participation waiver at their first rehearsal. Temperature checks will be conducted upon arrival at all rehearsals.
These protocols may change at any time throughout the season based on CDC recommendations. Safety protocols for the performance will be announced later in the rehearsal process.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there an age requirement?
We are an adult choir, all singers need to be age 18 or older. If you are younger & love to sing we can point you toward some youth ensembles in the area.
What's the cost?
Singers are asked to contribute dues toward our rehearsal costs, a fee of $45 per concert or $115 for a full season is requested. Singers may opt to print their music at home or purchase a packet of pre-printed music for the concert season. Additional expenses may include concert attire apparel.
If these costs present a hardship please, audition anyway. We turn no one away because of financial situation. Scholarship funds are available for all singers.
What kind of music do you sing?
We love jazz, pop, rock, Broadway .. you name it! Past performances have included everything from Cole Porter to Queen so we mean it when we say we love fun music. Most of our performances are done a cappella (without instrumental accompaniment) so it can be a bit challenging but the effect is amazing! Check out our sound here!
What's the time commitment?
Rehearsals are held on Mondays from 7:00 to 9:10 p.m. Occasional Thursday rehearsals are held as well for sectionals & concert prep. but these are scheduled in advance. Have a conflict? Just let us know, we can probably work with it. Check out our planned rehearsal schedule for Jazz to the World 11, our first concert of the 2021/2022 season, listed below.
Additionally, we do expect singers to review music & practice outside of rehearsal. Most of what we sing is a cappella & it's not easy but it is fun. Most singers put in 2 to 4 hours of outside practice each week.
Please prepare a short selection (16 to 32 measures) of any song in any style to audition with. Sheet music is welcome & an accompanist will be provided, a cappella auditions are welcome as well.
We do not limit our number of singers so all auditions are welcome. New singers will be invited to join the MasterSingers family & may participate in all upcoming performances including all additional partnership performances, fundraisers, and run-outs. Singers may perform in any or all concerts in a season based on their schedule & availability. Singers only audition once and after becoming a MasterSinger you may perform in any or all concerts each season based on your schedule & availability.
Auditions & all rehearsals are held at Saint Paul United Methodist Church located in the heart of the Benson neighborhood. Free parking in available in the church lot on the north side of the building, off of Maple Street. Free street parking is also available on the side streets surrounding the building. Signs & singers will be posted the day of your audition to help you find your way.
COVID SAFETY PROTOCOLS
Singers will be required to wear a mask throughout their audition, during all rehearsals & anytime they are in the building. Vaccination is not required but is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED & RESPECTFULLY REQUESTED. Singers must disclose their vaccination status to the board president or artistic director, this information will not be made public to the group. Singers must complete a participation waiver at their first rehearsal. Temperature checks will be conducted upon arrival at all rehearsals.
These protocols may change at any time throughout the season based on CDC recommendations. Safety protocols for the performance will be announced later in the rehearsal process.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there an age requirement?
We are an adult choir, all singers need to be age 18 or older. If you are younger & love to sing we can point you toward some youth ensembles in the area.
What's the cost?
Singers are asked to contribute dues toward our rehearsal costs, a fee of $45 per concert or $115 for a full season is requested. Singers may opt to print their music at home or purchase a packet of pre-printed music for the concert season. Additional expenses may include concert attire apparel.
If these costs present a hardship please, audition anyway. We turn no one away because of financial situation. Scholarship funds are available for all singers.
What kind of music do you sing?
We love jazz, pop, rock, Broadway .. you name it! Past performances have included everything from Cole Porter to Queen so we mean it when we say we love fun music. Most of our performances are done a cappella (without instrumental accompaniment) so it can be a bit challenging but the effect is amazing! Check out our sound here!
What's the time commitment?
Rehearsals are held on Mondays from 7:00 to 9:10 p.m. Occasional Thursday rehearsals are held as well for sectionals & concert prep. but these are scheduled in advance. Have a conflict? Just let us know, we can probably work with it. Check out our planned rehearsal schedule for Jazz to the World 11, our first concert of the 2021/2022 season, listed below.
Additionally, we do expect singers to review music & practice outside of rehearsal. Most of what we sing is a cappella & it's not easy but it is fun. Most singers put in 2 to 4 hours of outside practice each week.
JTTW11 Rehearsal Schedule
*Subject to Change*
Monday, September 20th - 7:00 to 9:10 p.m.
Monday, September 27th - 7:00 to 9:10 p.m.
Monday, October 4th - 7:00 to 9:10 p.m.
Monday, October 11th - 7:00 to 9:10 p.m.
Thursday, October 14th - 7:00 to 9:10 p.m. Soprano/Alto Sectional
Monday, October 18th - 7:00 to 9:10 p.m.
Thursday, October 21st - 7:00 to 9:10 p.m. Tenor/Bass Sectional
Monday, October 25th - 7:00 to 9:10 p.m.
Monday, November 1st - 7:00 to 9:10 p.m.
Monday, November 8th - 7:00 to 9:10 pm.
Monday, November 15th - 7:00 to 9:10 p.m.
Monday, November 22nd - 7:00 to 9:10 p.m.
Monday, November 29th - 7:00 to 9:10 p.m.
Monday, December 6th - 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Thursday, December - 9th - 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Dress Rehearsal
Sunday, December 12th - Concert Day!!
Volunteer Call - 4:15 p.m.
Singer Call - 5:00 p.m.
Concert - 6:00 p.m.
Monday, September 27th - 7:00 to 9:10 p.m.
Monday, October 4th - 7:00 to 9:10 p.m.
Monday, October 11th - 7:00 to 9:10 p.m.
Thursday, October 14th - 7:00 to 9:10 p.m. Soprano/Alto Sectional
Monday, October 18th - 7:00 to 9:10 p.m.
Thursday, October 21st - 7:00 to 9:10 p.m. Tenor/Bass Sectional
Monday, October 25th - 7:00 to 9:10 p.m.
Monday, November 1st - 7:00 to 9:10 p.m.
Monday, November 8th - 7:00 to 9:10 pm.
Monday, November 15th - 7:00 to 9:10 p.m.
Monday, November 22nd - 7:00 to 9:10 p.m.
Monday, November 29th - 7:00 to 9:10 p.m.
Monday, December 6th - 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Thursday, December - 9th - 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Dress Rehearsal
Sunday, December 12th - Concert Day!!
Volunteer Call - 4:15 p.m.
Singer Call - 5:00 p.m.
Concert - 6:00 p.m.
Have a question that we didn't answer? Please email us at mastersingersomaha@gmail.com.
Rehearsal Information
Rehearsals are held at Saint Paul United Methodist Church located at 5410 Corby Street in Omaha's beautiful Benson neighborhood. Parking is available in the church lot on the north side of the building or on the surrounding streets.
Rehearsals are held on Monday evenings from 7:00 to 9:10 p.m. with few additional Thursday rehearsals for sectional & final dress before performances. Altered rehearsal times are announced in advance. Rehearsal schedules may be altered to accommodate holidays & other events.
We work very hard to accommodate your schedule, we recognize that life happens but attendance is important to our sound & our success as a group. We request as much advance notice of your absence as possible. Extended absence for vacations or other reasons may also be possible with approval of the Artistic Director. Attendance of our last Monday rehearsal and Thursday dress rehearsal is mandatory & very important to the success of the concert performance. Please plan accordingly.
If you are concerned about your conflicts for any concert please discuss directly with our Artistic Director, either by email or in person.
Rehearsals are held on Monday evenings from 7:00 to 9:10 p.m. with few additional Thursday rehearsals for sectional & final dress before performances. Altered rehearsal times are announced in advance. Rehearsal schedules may be altered to accommodate holidays & other events.
We work very hard to accommodate your schedule, we recognize that life happens but attendance is important to our sound & our success as a group. We request as much advance notice of your absence as possible. Extended absence for vacations or other reasons may also be possible with approval of the Artistic Director. Attendance of our last Monday rehearsal and Thursday dress rehearsal is mandatory & very important to the success of the concert performance. Please plan accordingly.
If you are concerned about your conflicts for any concert please discuss directly with our Artistic Director, either by email or in person.
