Audition for SFBC!
Are you an experienced choral singer with good musical skills and wishing to participate in an active and dynamic musical organization? If so, consider auditioning for the SF Bach Choir! More about us.
Spring 2026 repertoire: Bach’s Mass in B-minor
Concerts: May 9 &10, 2026; both at 4pm
Rehearsals:
– at Calvary Presbyterian Church, 2515 Fillmore St. (@Jackson), SF
– Tuesday evenings Jan. 13-May 5, 7-10pm
– Concert week rehearsals: Wed. May 6 & Fri. May 8; 6-10pm
Registration fee:
$300. Assistance is available. No one is turned away for inability to pay.
To schedule an Audition: Please fill out our inquiry form below.
Questions: info@sfbach.org
What to Expect at Your Audition (private, with Magen Solomon, conductor):
1. Vocalize to assess your comfortable range, voice part, vowel production, breath use, and overall ease, flexibility, and health of tone.
2. Sight read exercises to accommodate a range of sight-reading abilities.
3. Sing the (thoroughly!) prepared piece found at view treble clef version | view bass clef version
To see if this choir would be a good fit for you, you may try us out before auditioning by attending the first rehearsal. Here are the details:
“Try Us Out” Night
Tuesday, January 13, 7:00 – 10:00 pm (choir social at 6 pm)
Calvary Presbyterian Church
2515 Fillmore St (at Jackson), San Francisco, 94115
No advance registration is necessary. Please arrive by 6:45 pm to check in and pick up music. You’re also invited to join us for our Taco Tuesday choir social at Calvary at 6pm, immediately before rehearsal.
Audition Inquiry Form