Kansas City Chorale

The Kansas City Chorale has an award-winning collection of albums spanning many musical genres including classical music, jazz, world music, and spirituals. These albums have been recognized with 6 GRAMMY® awards along with 16 GRAMMY® nominations. Under Charles Bruffy’s leadership, the choir has garnered international recognition for artistic merit, having been praised for its refined sound, phrasing, and flawless intonation.

Due to the nature of this aesthetic and the demands of the ensemble, our expectations are that prospective singers should:

Be kind, supportive, and lead by example

Have a high quality of singing (tone, pitch, expression, and precision)

Be well-suited for solo performance in addition to being an ensemble member who has exceptional vocal control

Be fully prepared for every rehearsal and performance

Be well-trained in technique, sight-reading skills, language/diction skills, interpretive skills, stage presence, and artistic sensitivity

A one-page resume and a screening recording, either audio or video, are required as part of your application. The screening recording should be an art songs or arias. Some but not all applicants will be invited to a live audition in Kansas City on June 25th from 1:00pm to 4:00pm.

Application Deadline: June 16, 2023