Monday evenings (2018):  July 9 and August 20.  Generally, auditions for new members are held at least twice each summer between seasons.  Schedule an audition by contacting Dr. Hughes at the e-mail or phone below.

A committee consisting of the choir’s director and section leaders conducts the auditions. The audition consists of:

• A prepared solo.  Accompanist provided or provide your own.

• Tone and rhythm recognition.  We play it, you sing/clap it.

• Moderately easy sight singing.

A short series of questions will be asked regarding your choral experience and you will have a chance to ask us questions regarding the choir.

Another expectation is attendance at a 2-day retreat in the mountains each fall.

The time commitment for singers is considerable.  Singers are often required to memorize a portion of each program.  Preparation of pieces outside3 of rehearsal is required.

"The Sacramento Master Singers, under the direction of Dr. Ralph Hughes, have established themselves as the area’s premier chamber choir. Established in 1982, the singers delight, challenge and inspire their audiences with seasons programmed to include premieres, classics and a wide array of musical selections.

"A dynamic part of Sacramento’s arts community, the choir presents six to ten concerts each season, and has received recognition for its artistic excellence. National and area premieres performed by the Master Singers include Benjamin Britten’s A.M.D.G., Arvo Part’s Te Deum, Robert Levin’s new completion of Mozart’s Requiem, and Alfred Schnittke’s Requiem.

"Those who sing with the Sacramento Master Singers are rewarded with deeply satisfying musical experiences and friendships that make us feel like a family."