Fall 2025 Choral Auditions
Auditions for the 2025–2026 academic year will take place Sunday, August 24 – Tuesday, August 26, 2025 in the choral rehearsal room (Music Arts Center — Room 154).
One audition allows you to be considered for all four choral ensembles. The ten-minute audition consists of vocalization, ear-training exercises, sight-reading, and a short conversation about your background and interest in music. You may bring a prepared piece if you wish (singing unaccompanied or providing your own accompaniment), but this is not required.
Once audition results are posted, you will be given permission to register for the appropriate ensemble, and the first rehearsals take place after Labor Day weekend. If you have questions about the audition process or any of our choral ensembles, reach out to Dr. Mark Helms (mohelms@wm.edu)
International Tour 2026
The W&M Choir and Botetourt Chamber Singers are excited to embark on an International Tour to Germany, Austria, and the Czech Republic in late May 2026, immediately following graduation. More information about participating in this trip will be shared with new members of these ensembles during our first week of rehearsal in September.
ABOUT OUR CHOIRS
Barksdale Treble Chorus (SSA)
Candlelight Concert
Bruton Parish Episcopal Church
The Barksdale Treble Chorus celebrated 100 years of treble music making on the W&M campus in 2023–24. Barksdale is an ensemble of about fifty-five singers who perform music for treble chorus (SSA).
Rehearsals
Tuesdays & Thursdays 3:30PM – 5:25PM
Botetourt Chamber Singers (SATB)
Botetourt Chamber Singers Spring Concert April 2022
The Great Hall of the Wren Building
The Botetourt Chamber Singers is a select SATB vocal ensemble of around 20 students who perform music for chamber ensembles.
Rehearsals
Tuesdays & Thursdays 5:30PM – 7:00PM
Wednesdays 5:30PM – 6:30PM
Ebony Expressions Gospel Choir (SATB & Instruments)
Ebony Expressions Fall Concert
November 15, 2024
Music Arts Center Concert Hall
The Ebony Expressions Gospel Choir is an SATB ensemble of about 25 students that performs a variety of music from the African American tradition.
Rehearsals
New Rehearsal Time beginning Fall 2025:
Mondays 7:00PM – 8:30PM
William & Mary Choir (SATB)
February 28, 2025
Music Arts Center Concert Hall
The W&M Choir is an SATB ensemble of about 50 singers. They sing a wide range of music, perform at many W&M ceremonial events, and embark on a five-day regional tour each spring.
Rehearsals
Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays
3:30PM – 5:20PM