For the vocal audition you will be required to sing your part to the song, "When My Baby Smiles At Me" in a quartet composed of yourself and three of our chorus section leaders. This song is to be learned independently with sheet music and learning tracks provided by the chorus. Chorus leadership will listen for correct notes and words as well as good vocal tone and production. After the performance and the membership interview that follows, you will receive comments and suggestions about your performance and one of the following will occur:

1. You will pass your vocal audition on the spot, or

2. You will be asked to return with those comments and suggestions improved. 

This does not necessarily mean you had a poor performance. Rather, the leadership might want to see how you respond to criticism and learn from feedback to improve upon a performance, a vital skill for membership.

Following your vocal audition, members of the chorus leadership will conduct an interview to learn more about you as a person and your motivations for joining the chorus. This is not to intimidate you — rather, this is to communicate our expectations for membership and commitment to chorus. This chorus has a vital culture of acceptance, brotherhood and dedication that all members must uphold. It is encouraged to bring questions to the interview you wish to ask the leadership.

• Attend one full City Lights Chorus rehearsal. 

  • During your first rehearsal you will be voice tested and asked to audition for a specific part based on both your vocal ability and the needs of the chorus.

  • Following your first rehearsal you will receive a link to the audition song and learning tracks. They are to be learned on your own.

• Following your first City Lights Chorus rehearsal, you will need to attend two additional rehearsals within the following four weeks.

  • Special events will count on a case-by-case basis to be determined by chapter leadership

• At the conclusion of your third full rehearsal an audition date will be set, at which both your vocal audition and membership interview will take place.

  • This date is not to exceed three weeks from your third full rehearsal and during this time you must maintain a minimum rate of fifty percent attendance. 

• Upon passing your vocal audition and membership interview, you will have two weeks to complete your membership into the Barbershop Harmony Society and the City Lights Chorus. All required paperwork will be provided to you upon completion of the audition by the chapter secretary.

  1. Your membership is granted to you upon completion of this paperwork and is required for participation in any City Lights Chorus performances.

After passing your audition and completing your membership, there are expectations that must be met to remain a performing member in good standing of City Lights. They are as follows:

1. A minimum attendance rate of 70 percent

   • This rate resets annually after spring convention OR the annual guest night. This will be communicated to membership.

2. All financial obligations must be met and current

   • This includes both chapter and international 

3. Alignment with the code of ethics described by membership of the Barbershop Harmony Society and alignment with both the vision and mission of the chorus.