Auditions - Colorado Bach Ensemble

Audition for Colorado Bach Ensemble

Colorado Bach Ensemble is a fully professional ensemble based in Denver, Colorado. Instead of weekly rehearsals, the ensemble comes together the week of a performance with music learned to rehearse with the Artistic Director. Each set of performances is contracted separately and musicians receive rehearsal and concert fees.

Live Auditions

Live auditions are held in the Denver area with the Artistic Director each year. However, a live audition may be set up on an individual basis throughout the year at the discretion of the Artistic Director.

CHORUS AUDITIONS FOR THE 2025-2026 SEASON

SATURDAY, MAY 17, 2025
Location: St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church – 1401 E Dry Creek Rd., Littleton, CO 80122 – MAP

If you have recently auditioned and been accepted, you do not need to re-audition.

Audition Specifics

Auditions will be with James Kim, artistic director
An accompanist will be provided
Due no later than MAY 3, 2025:
- Send current musical resume/CV to cobachensemble@gmail.com
- Send an Audition Fee of $50 via PayPal to cobachensemble@gmail.com
  - *The $50 fee will reserve you an audition time, as well as fees associated with venue rental, collaborative pianist costs, etc. Once payment is received, you will be notified of your assigned audition time & other important details. Plan on blocking off your availability between 10am-2pm
Send selected Bach aria to cobachensemble@gmail.com
Prepare an accompanied aria by J.S. Bach (does not need to be memorized)
Sing your voice part and be thoroughly prepared on the following excerpts to be sung a cappella:
- “Cum sancto Spiritu” from Bach’s Mass in B minor (mm. 37-64)
  - Sop I & II (Soprano I part) – mm. 49-64
    Alto – mm. 42-64
    Tenor – mm. 37-64
    Bass – mm. 54-64
- “Et incarnatus est” from Bach’s Mass in B minor (mm. 23-39)
- “O Haupt voll Blut und Wunden” Chorale from Bach’s St. Matthew Passion
*Current Students: In addition to specifics above, please submit a recommendation letter.