come Sing With Us!

You like to sing Bach and Handel and live for a big group melisma. But you also love to float in the lush harmonic pool that is Lauridsen or Whitacre. Oh, but minor seconds are fun, too, like smooth Gene Puerling arrangements or beat-boxing Pentatonix tunes. But really, at the end of the day, what you are belting in your car is Lizzo and Hamilton. For you, music is music is music is music — especially when done well with a great community of committed amateur singers.

If musical variety is your jam, then we may be your next musical home. We select soloists for both classical and contemporary a cappella works from within the group, so both choral and solo voices are welcome!

PEV auditions are generally held in late summer for the entire season. Occasionally, mid-season auditions are offered. Auditionees should prepare for the following:

  • Sing one prepared solo piece, a cappella. Your selection should be no more than two minutes long and can be a segment of a larger piece. The piece should demonstrate your range and vocal abilities, and can be of any musical genre you wish.

  • Sight singing: We will ask you to complete short sight-reading and rhythmic exercises. 

  • Range check: We will ask you to demonstrate your full vocal range.

  • Share what interests you about PEV, your personal musical journey and your vocal goals for joining the group. 

Interested? Drop us an email at auditions@pacificedgevoices.org, and we’ll put you on the list to be notified for our next round of auditions. (Not quite sure? Fill it out anyway, and we’ll be happy to answer your questions.)

Special invitation for arrangers! Every spring we feature in-house arrangements at our popular Jazz & Pop show. Workshop your creations with us and bring them to stage!


AUDITIONS

Want to be notified about our next auditions? Questions? Send an e-mail to audition@pacificedgevoices.org.

We look forward to hearing from you!

 

REPERTOIRE

Each season has a varied repertoire that includes classical pieces from all eras and continents, African-American spirituals and — in our annual A Cappella Jazz & Pop concerts — every conceivable non-classical genre. Check out the full 2024-25 season here.

 

REHEARSALS

PEV rehearses Monday nights, 7:30-10pm, at the Medak Center at Berkeley Repertory Theatre (close to Downtown Berkeley BART and multiple buses). There are a couple of weekend workshops sprinkled through the season, and sometimes extra rehearsals before a performance. Our season generally runs from early September through mid-June. Attendance at all rehearsals, and participation in all concerts, are expected of all members.