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2026 MID-SEASON AUDITIONS NOW OPEN!
Children’s Chorus of Washington is holding 2026 Mid-Season auditions for a January 2026 start. Children entering into grades 3-12 are eligible to audition, and children entering into K-2 are able to register without an audition. Enrollment for children in K-2 will open soon. In the meantime, fill out our mid-season enrollment interest form and we’ll be in touch.
WHAT TO EXPECT AT THE AUDITION
The purpose of the audition process is to place choristers in the ensemble that is right for them - that is, the ensemble in which they will feel comfortable, but challenged.
We recognize that children come to CCW from a variety of experiences. Our Artistic Director designs the auditions to feel warm, inclusive, playful, and fun - whether your child has previous experience or if this is their first-ever audition!
Students will generally be auditioned in groups of peers, lasting around 30 minutes. This time allows us to get to know each child and assess their musical readiness with vocal exploration, echo singing, and the familiar song, "Happy Birthday." Students do not need to prepare anything in advance of the audition.
Audition results and ensemble placements are communicated separately, a few days after the audition.
PREP & TRAINING ENSEMBLES - UNAUDITIONED, GRADES K-2
Children entering into Kindergarten through 2nd Grade in 2024-2025 are not required to audition, but are invited to join our open entry Prep class (K to Grade 1) or Training Ensemble (Grade 2 to 3).
AUDITIONED ENSEMBLES - GRADES 3-12
For students entering into Grade 3 to 12 in 2025-2026, placement in our ensembles is by audition. Students who audition are not required to prepare anything, but will be asked to undertake a series of vocal warm ups and exercises.