We are thrilled to announce auditions for the 2025-2026 school year! Our choirs are vibrant communities where we make fantastic music, build lasting connections, and explore the powerful role of song in justice and community.
All the details you need are contained in this choir brochure, including:
● An inside look at the Rose and Thorn Choirs
● What to prepare for your audition
● A preview of our exciting concert season ahead
● Information on our choir retreats
Note that we have ensembles that are non-auditioned that you can join at any point in time in the school year! See details below.
If you wish to audition for the Jazz area's Vocal Collective, please contact Sherry Alves (alves4@pdx.edu).
Audition Details:
- Date: Auditions will be open the week before the fall term and during week 11 (finals week) of fall and winter.
- Sign Up: Please secure your audition time using our official booking link here
If the sign-up is full, just show up to our first class session on the first Tuesday of the term at 1:30 PM in Cramer 453. - What to Prepare: For detailed information on audition requirements, please review this brochure: Audition info
Course Registration Numbers:
To register after a successful audition, please use the corresponding course numbers:
University Choir - Wednesday section (No audition needed)
MUS 197 - 62064
MUS 397 - 62115
MUS 597 - 62183
University Choir - Thursday section (No audition needed)
MUS 197 - 62063
MUS 397 - 62114
MUS 597 - 62184
Thorn (Soprano/Alto Choir - Audition required)
MUS 197 - ADV SOPRANO/ALTO - 62062
MUS 397 - ADV SOPRANO/ALTO - 62117
MUS 597 - ADV SOPRANO/ALTO - 62185
Rose (Tenor/Bass Choir - Audition required)
MUS 197 - ADV TENOR/BASS - 62061
MUS 397 - ADV TENOR/BASS - 62116
MUS 597 - ADV TENOR/BASS - 62186
Chamber Choir (Audition required)
MUS 197 - CHAMBER - 62060
MUS 397 - CHAMBER - 62118
MUS 597 - CHAMBER - 64342
We are deeply looking forward to hearing you sing and making music together this year.
Please don't hesitate to reach out to Professor Coty Raven Morris (
coty2@pdx.edu) if you have any questions.