What to prepare for your TWC audition?

1. Introduction & Questions: Please state your name, voice part, and how you heard about TWC.

2. Excerpt: Prepare the Brahms choral excerpt (measures 1 - 62):
Recording example: BRAHMS: A German Requiem, mov. IV
Sheet Music: BRAHMS REQUIEM EXCERPT
Starting Pitch: Click here to play a virtual piano to get a starting pitch

3. Vocalization (please sing all three examples):
(3.1) Using the assigned starting key below per your voice part, sing a 1-3-5-8-5-3-1 sequence on any vowel ascending to your highest key.
Sopranos begin in D major
Altos begin in B- flat major
Tenors begin in C major
Basses begin in A flat major

(3.2) Using the assigned starting key below per your voice part, sing a 5-3-1 sequence on any vowel descending to your lowest key.
Sopranos begin in E flat major
Altos begin in C major
Tenors begin in D major
Basses begin in B major

(3.3) Each voice part should record the vocal exercise below in the following three ways: 1) forte 2) piano and 3) without vibrato, please sing a 1-3-5-8 sequence on the vowel “ah” and hold the top/final note for three beats. Use the instructions below for your starting pitch per voice part.
Sopranos A flat
Altos C major (begin on middle c)
Tenors F# major
Basses D major

11. We find it best to use a horizontal orientation when recording your video (can be whatever device you have).

12. You can record yourself singing Brahms listening to the recording. We should only hear you singing. To do this, you’ll need two devices: one to record your audition, and one to play the Brahms recording via headphones.

13. Be sure to speak clearly and record yourself with good lighting and sound.

14. Please record everything in one continuous video.

15. If possible, please name your file as follows: Name, Voice Part, Audition.

16. Upload your file to the link below. We’ll let you know the results by July 25, 2025