Audition Preparation Workshop

WIU Choirs

for the ILMEA District IV Senior Chorus

Date: Thursday, September 17, 2026

Location: WIU COFAC Recital Hall

Time: 9:00AM to 2:00PM

To register for this free event, simply fill out this google form: REGISTER HERE!
Students will enjoy the opportunity to prepare for their ILMEA District IV Senior Chorus audition with a focus on note learning, vocal technique, performance practice, and audition procedure .
Please note that students will need to bring their own ILMEA Senior Chorus audition music.
FREE LUNCH may be provided for all students

The registration deadline is Friday, September 11, 2026.

Please direct questions to Dr. Jason Hawkins ja-hawkins2@wiu.edu

9:00-9:30	Seating in COFAC Recital Hall Group Warm-Up
9:30-10:30	Session 1: Sectionals Sopranos in COFAC Recital Hall Altos in the Goldfarb Center Mezzanine Tenors in Simpkins Room 120 Basses in Simpkins Room 114
10:40-11:15	Session 2: Preparing Your Recording & Audition Tips
11:15-11:30	Session 3: Tonal Skills
11:30-12:15	Lunch in the Goldfarb Center Lobby/Gallery
12:15-1:30	Session 4: Combined Rehearsal & Mock Auditions
1:30-1:35	Break
1:35-1:45	Performance by the University Singers
2:00	Workshop Concludes

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