The Chamber Choir is seeking new singers
In autumn 2026, you have the opportunity to sing with the Chamber Choir at the Academy of Music and Drama, led by conductor Simon Arlasjö.
How to apply
Send your application to frikurs@hsm.gu.se by Monday 7 September 2026. Please include the following information in your application:
- Full name
- Social security number
- Voice type
Auditions
Auditions (10-15 minutes per applicant) will take place in Orgelsalen at Konstnärliga in Gothenburg (address: Fågelsången 1) at the following times:
- Wednesday 9 September 2026, 10.30-16.00
What to prepare:
1 Solo song
Please prepare and sing an unaccompanied song of your choice, or choose one of the following songs, according to your voice type:
- Soprano: Bist du bei mir (E flat major) by Stölzel/Bach (PDF)
- Alto: Se tu m'ami (E minor) by Pergolesi (PDF)
- Tenor: Panis Angelicus (A major) by Franck (PDF)
- Bass: In diesen heil'gen Hallen (E major) by Mozart (PDF)
2 Range check
No preparation is required. During the audition you will be asked to sing some exercises.
3 Sight singing
No need to be concerned over this! This part helps the director get a picture of how quickly you can pick up new music. Just do your best!
Assessment criteria
During your audition, the following criteria will be assessed:
- Tone
- Range
- Intonation
- Sight singing
Rehearsals and concert
In the autumn of 2026, the Chamber Choir will rehearse on Wednesdays from 16.45 to 18.45 in Orgelsalen at Konstnärliga (Fågelsången 1).
Concert dates:
- Thursday 19 November (evening)
- Thursday 26 November (evening)
Good to know about the Chamber Choir
The Chamber Choir is open to all who wish to apply, but the number of places per voice type is limited. The course is taught in English.
The Chamber Choir at the Academy of Music and Drama is an independent course that requires general entry requirements.
More information can be found in the course syllabus (PDF, in Swedish).
