2023 Auditions
Kairos Welcomes New Members!
Now Enrolling for the 2023-2024 Session
Auditions are open for the new year! Sign-up by filling the form at the bottom of the page.
Kairos’ musical education (and fun!) continues for children ages 6-14 with a brand new season. We are currently meeting in person and taking all COVID-19 precautions. If you’d like to join us for a rehearsal, please fill out the form at the bottom of the page. We’ll contact you to invite you over to one of our Open House rehearsal/auditions.
If you’d like to join please fill out the interest form below to sign-up for one of our Open Houses, or for an open rehearsal.
For more information about Kairos Youth Choir, please email kairoschoir@gmail.com
The Auditions Process
Auditions for the fall semester at Kairos Music Academy will be held at The Epworth United Methodist Church, 1953 Hopkins St, Berkeley, CA 94707. Families need to allow 30-45 minutes for the entire process which includes information for parents and a chance to meet other kids in the choir. Please email kairoschoir@gmail.com if you have any questions.
Audition Details
- Students are expected to prepare a short musical piece. Kairos values creativity and openness to musical direction more than perfect vocal technique, so no need to stress about what to sing. Just pick a song you’re excited about sharing.
- Note – we understand the audition may be a bit daunting for our youngest singers, and thus an audition is not required for singers 7 years old and younger.
- We have found that students do best when with their peers, rather than in a one on one setting. Auditions take place in a warm and welcoming environment, in small groups with students learning group exercises, repeating short melodies and rhythms, and singing their selected song for their peers.
- Based on their willingness to learn, attitude, and musical aptitude, students will be placed into one of Kairos Music Academy’s choirs/ accepted with reservations/ or advised to wait and apply again. Regardless of outcome, students and families will be told the results of their audition before the end of their time slot.
After the auditions
Kairos rehearses on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:30 to 6:00 pm at The Epworth United Methodist Church, 1953 Hopkins St, Berkeley, CA 94707.. Twice a week attendance is encouraged, especially for the upper choirs. We are happy to discuss this with you!
Fall season includes participation in our winter holiday concert and several exciting performances. The Spring semester usually features a music retreat in a beautiful, natural setting for all members, and our famous Spring musical.
For more information about Kairos Youth Choir, please email kairoschoir@gmail.com
Please fill out the form HERE. We’ll be in touch soon