Join Our Choir Community
Your Voice Belongs Here
Auditions at PYC are designed to be welcoming, not intimidating. We're looking to understand each singer's abilities and potential for growth—not perfection.
How It Works
Three simple steps to join our choir community. From form to audition day, we'll guide you through.
Request an Audition
Complete the form below with your singer's information.
Schedule Your Time
We'll contact you within 3 business days to book a slot.
Audition Day
Sing a prepared song and complete some fun vocal exercises.
Audition Guidelines by Pathway
Each pathway has its own audition format. Find yours below.
Nova Choirs
Grades K–5
A welcoming first taste of choir.
- Simple, familiar songs - Twinkle, Twinkle and Happy Birthday
- Up to 30 seconds of a song of your choice (completely optional)
- Pitch matching exercises
- About 10 minutes total
Cascadia Choir
Grades 6–8
Growing through change, together.
- Short song you know well—any genre
- Vocal range evaluation
- Pitch matching (tonal memory)
- Video auditions available
Pacific Choir
Grades 9–12
Artistry and leadership for high schoolers.
- Solo piece—any genre welcome
- Vocal range evaluation
- Tonal memory exercises
- Sight-reading for experienced singers
- Video auditions available
Chamber Choir
Sophomore HS – Age 24
Our select mixed-age ensemble.
- Solo piece showcasing musicality and range
- Sight-reading and tonal memory
- Vocal range and timbre evaluation
- Brief conversation about your singing background
Big Audition Days
Our main audition events — and the primary entry point for K–5 singers.
January
9
2027
Second term entry
May
23
2027
Auditions for next season
Plan on one of these days. If neither works, we can still audition your singer through the first two weeks of the term.
Rolling auditions year-round. These days are the simplest way in — but if the timing doesn't work, reach out and we'll find you a slot.
Request an Audition
Complete the form below and we'll reach out within 3 business days to schedule your audition.
Your audition request is in.
We'll be in touch within 3 business days to schedule your audition.
Check your email for confirmation.
Quick Answers Before You Audition
No prior choir experience?
That's expected and welcome at every level—we'll meet your singer where they are.
Balancing other activities?
Many of our singers also do sports, theater, and school music. We support those rhythms.
Practice expectations?
Regular attendance and some at-home practice. We help families learn the rhythm.