We are closed for auditions for this term, but please fill out this form to indicate your interest for next year and we will get in touch with you with more information.
Our year consists of two terms; our spring term which runs from January-June and our fall term which runs from August-December. We have a concert at the end of each term, as well as an additional family Christmas concert in December.
Please note that there is usually a three-week break from rehearsals at Christmas and a one-month pause in summer.
We have a seasonal turnover in membership, and hold auditions for new members at the start of each season, usually in January and July/August. Depending on the makeup of the choir, we may only recruit for certain voice parts at any given time.
Requirements
You will probably have prior experience of singing and should be able to read complex choral scores fluently and swiftly. Our past repertoire is accessible here. As rehearsals are conducted in English, you should also be able to follow the director's rapid commands in English.
In addition to skill, potential candidates need to be able to commit to regularly attending our weekly rehearsals. The choir meets most Tuesday evenings, from 19:00 to 21:00, and we rehearse in Franciscan Chapel Centre in Roppongi.
Members who miss more than 20% of rehearsals in a season may be asked not to sing in the final concert, and all dress rehearsals are mandatory.
Audition Process
Upon submission of your audition form, we will get in touch with you if we would like to audition you in-person. The in-person audition will consist of the following:
- Voice range check / warm-up
- Prepared song (the musical directors may decide to skip this at their discretion)
- Melodic pattern echoing
- Rhythmic pattern echoing
- Sight-reading (other parts played by accompanying piano)
Membership Fees
Members pay a joining fee of ¥5000 when first joining, and fees of ¥15,000 per season (twice per year). The fees cover the cost of hiring the rehearsal space and concert venues, and also allow us to hire professional orchestra musicians for our major concerts. In addition to the membership fee, a sheet music fee will also be due, with the exact value decided depending on the repertoire.
Contact
Interested in singing with us? We would love to hear from you!
Please submit the form above to show your interest or contact our audition manager at audition.tcc@gmail.com for more information on the audition process and timeline or with any questions you may have. If you would like to observe a rehearsal before auditioning, please feel free to get in touch with us and we’ll be happy to arrange that for you.
Non-singers
Not a singer? We also have lots of opportunities for you to get involved! In particular, we're always looking for people who can act as front-of-house staff during large concerts. If you're interested, please get in touch at tokyoembassychoir@gmail.com.
