WIU Choirs

 

WIU Choirs

 

Audition Preparation Workshop

 

for the ILMEA District IV Senior Chorus

 

Date: Thursday, September 18, 2025
Location: WIU COFAC Recital Hall
TIme: 9:00AM to 2:00PM

 

  • To register for this free event, simply fill out this google form: REGISTER HERE!
  • Students will enjoy the opportunity to prepare for their ILMEA District IV Senior Chorus audition with a focus on note learning, vocal technique, performance practice, and audition procedure
  • Please note that students will need to bring their own ILMEA Senior Chorus audition music.
  • FREE LUNCH is provided for all students!

 

The registration deadline is Friday, September 12, 2025.

 

Please direct questions to Dr. Jason Hawkins ja-hawkins2@wiu.edu

 

SCHEDULE

 

9:00-9:30 

Seating in COFAC Recital Hall

Group Warm-Up

9:30-10:30

Session 1:  Sectionals

  • Sopranos in COFAC Recital Hall

  • Altos in Simpkins Room 120

  • Tenors in Simpkins Room 207

  • Basses in Simpkins Room 119

10:40-11:15

Session 2: Preparing Your Recording & Audition Tips

11:15-11:30

Session 3: Tonal Skills

11:30-12:15

Lunch in COFAC Lobby/Lawn (Simpkins Rooms, backup if raining)

12:15-1:30

Session 4: Combined Rehearsal & Mock Auditions

1:30-1:35

Break

1:35-1:45

Performance by the University Singers

2:00

Workshop Concludes



 

CAMPUS MAP

 

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WHAT TO BRING

 

  • All of the District IV Senior Chorus sheet music
  • Pencils for markings