We do not currently have any auditions scheduled, but we would love to learn about your interest in the ensemble! We seek talented singers who are versatile in a wide range of musical styles, from classical choral to contemporary vocal jazz and pop.
Email auditions@thecapitalhearings.com and a member of our auditions team will be in touch!
What to Expect from a typical audition with us:
- 20-minute individual audition slots
- Range testing, ear exercises, and melodic/rhythmic sight-reading
- Prepare a 1 minute solo in a non-classical style (a cappella) that showcases your stage presence and musicality
- Callback auditions involve rehearsing and performing with the group in a small ensemble setting
If you have any questions, feel free to contact our Auditions team at auditions@thecapitalhearings.com.
Thank you for your interest in The Capital Hearings!
About The Group
We are a mixed a cappella ensemble of young professionals. Our members include several former collegiate a cappella music directors, and many members perform in Washington’s larger choruses, have church choir jobs, and/or work as arts professionals.
Our ensemble has received multiple Washington Area Music Award (WAMMIE) nominations, and our albums have received honors from the Recorded A Cappella Review Board (RARB) and the Contemporary A Cappella Recording Awards (CARAs). We have performed at venues including the Kennedy Center, Strathmore, the National Portrait Gallery, the Phillips Collection, the Embassies of Canada and Switzerland, the Watergate, the Washington Convention Center, the U.S. Botanic Garden Conservatory, and on Capitol Hill.
Rehearsals are held in Woodley Park every other Thursday evening during the fall and spring, increasing to weekly during the summer and as performance opportunities require. Performances include a major concert in the early fall, several holiday performances in December, and other events throughout the year. We also typically spend two weekends per year together for retreats.
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We Look For Members Who:
- Are comfortable singing in both classical choral and non-classical styles. Experience with vocal jazz and/or pop is a plus
- Are outstanding musicians and ensemble singers, with an ear for blend, diction, and style in an a cappella setting
- Possess excellent sight-reading skills and the ability to learn music independently
- Enjoy a collaborative group environment with opportunities to contribute a wide range of talents
- Are strong soloists in any style
- Bring directing, arranging, and/or vocal percussion experience
- Are interested in sharing additional talents: arts or nonprofit management, sound, video, design, choreography, etc.