We are an accomplished mid-size chorus widely recognized for its ambitious and interesting repertoire. And we have a great time singing together. You might, too! We rehearse from 7 to 9:45 PM on Tuesday nights at Broadway Presbyterian Church at 601 West 114th Street in Manhattan and perform at venues all around New York City. There are occasional openings in the chorus throughout the season.
Music Director Clara Longstreth invites singers with choral experience and sight-reading ability to audition. New Amsterdam Singers is well-known for adventurous programming that features premieres and commissions as well as traditional choral gems, and our upcoming season will be no exception. We begin in December with a concert that includes Bach’s Ich Lasse Dich Nicht, Britten’s A Ceremony of Carols, Morten Lauridsen’s Midwinter Songs, Franz Biebl’s Ave Maria, and more. In March we’ll present the world premiere of a newly commissioned setting of 13th century French poetry by composer Philip Lasser, plus pieces by Sidney Guillaume, Fauré, and Castlenuovo-Tedesco. Our May concert features 20th and 21st century American composers, including Abbie Betinis, Undine Smith Moore, Michael Dellaira, Matthew Harris, Marques Garrett, Robert Paterson, Ben Moore, and more.
The chorus remains committed to the safety of our singers, staff and audiences during these times, and we’ll maintain appropriate safety protocols throughout the season.
Official audition dates will be Tuesday, August 20 and Tuesday, August 27, but other dates are available if needed. To schedule an audition with Music Director Clara Longstreth, email info@nasingers.org.
Frequently Asked Questions about Auditioning
What happens at an audition?
Your audition will be private; one-on-one with Music Director Clara Longstreth. At your audition, Clara will have you sing some scales to test your vocal range, will play series of notes for you to sing back to her, to test your listening and pitch, and will ask you to sight-read some music. You will also sing one prepared piece of your own choosing.
Do I need to be able to sight-read?
It is expected that all members of New Amsterdam Singers have at least basic sight reading skills.
When are auditions held?
Most auditions take place in August, prior to the beginning of the new season. There are occasionally openings during the course of the year, however, so singers are encouraged to inquire about openings at other times of the year as well.
Do you have an opening in my voice part?
We have some openings in all voice parts each year, so singers are always encouraged to audition if interested.
Does it cost anything to join?
Dues are currently $255 for the season and may be paid either in full or in installments. Scholarships are available.
Can I hear a sample of New Amsterdam Singers in performance?
We’ve provided some excerpts of New Amsterdam Singers in performance here.
Interested in auditioning? Learn more about our 2024-25 season here.