Membership

Become a member of the first chorus ever inducted into the Buffalo Music Hall of Fame and the vocal ensemble that was voted “Buffalo's Best” for five consecutive years by Artvoice magazine readers. We will be holding auditions on the the following dates:

• Wednesday, July 9th 6pm - 8:30pm
• Wednesday, July 30th 6pm - 8:30pm
• Wednesday, August 13th 6pm - 8:30pm

To schedule an audition during one of these times, please fill out this audition form, and we will be in contact with you. To learn about what the audition and membership in BCAS entails, please see the following:

Audition requirements

BCAS members are expected to be able to sing in tune, possess an unencumbered tone, and demonstrate some level of music-reading skills, even if basic.

Your audition will include the following:

• Prepared solo—Prepare a solo that demonstrates your vocal abilities. The solo should come from any published source. Please bring an extra copy of this music to your audition for our accompanist if needed.  You may sing "Happy Birthday" in several keys if you cannot prepare a solo.
• Music Reading Skills—You will be asked to identify the parts of the choral score and sing a few measures of this piece with piano accompaniment.
• Vocal exercises and pitch matching

Rehearsals and expectations

• Mandatory rehearsals are held each Wednesday evening from 7:00 to 9:30 PM from September through early June. You are expected to contact the Music Director regarding possible conflicts in rehearsals and for individual concerts.
• Members are expected to work individually outside of weekly rehearsals to learn the required music as needed, and to arrive at rehearsals on time and prepared to make music as an ensemble.

Concert dress is mandatory and must be purchased by the member.

Membership dues for the year are $100.

In addition to rehearsals and performances, BCAS has many opportunities to volunteer, including setup/takedown of risers and equipment at concerts, fundraising events, ticket sales, marketing, and more.