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World Premieres.

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Innovative Programing.

Seeking both Avocational and Stipendiary Singers

Singers must possess solid sight-reading skills, excellent intonation, and a clear tone. 

Singers should prepare 32-Bars of a song in the style of their choosing that showcases their ability. They will also be required to sight-sing during the audition. 

Singers interested in a stipendiary position should first request an audition via the form link below; then, follow up by submitting a headshot, resume, and at least one sound file to Auditions@EmberArts.org

2023-2024 Season Auditions

Ember Ablaze Composer Lab Performance

On the Heart of Being, Amidst Machines

Performances: New York, Friday, May 17th at 7:30 pm, New Jersey, Sunday, May 19th at 5:00 pm

Auditions for this exciting opportunity will be held on Thursday, March 7th, between 6PM and 9PM, at OPERA America- 330 7th Ave 7th Floor, New York, NY 10001

Rehearsal dates

Tuesdays, in Manhattan, beginning March 19th to May 14th

Wednesday, May 1st & Wed. May 15th

Performances: New York, Friday, May 17th at 7:30 pm, New Jersey, Sunday, May 19th at 5:00 pm

Rehearsals are on Tuesday evenings in New York with added Wednesday evenings in the weeks before the performances

To hear examples of this award-winning ensemble visit https://soundcloud.com/ember-ensemble. 

To make an audition appointment, please complete the form below or email Auditions@EmberArts.org For more information, you may call 888.407.6002, ext. 3.

Singing with EMBER

Ember boasts an internationally recognized new music advocacy initiative and an impressive history of premiere performances. Conducted by its founder, Dr. Deborah Simpkin King, the choir performs its full concert season in both New Jersey and Manhattan. Its members have been drawn together by a shared love of great choral music and by dedication to the highest standard of performance. The group is admired by both its audiences and critics. The Classical New Jersey Society Journal raved: “The most warmly rounded . . . blend I have ever heard in a live choral concert.” 

Ember singers include a high percentage of active professional musicians, young emerging professionals, and experienced avocational musicians. Solo technique is supported by Ember’s approach to tone. Singers come from an exceptionally wide geographical radius from both sides of the Hudson River. Ember is a full-season performing resident of both New York and New Jersey. All of our rehearsal and performance venues are highly accessible via mass transit.

Do you read music? Do you have vocal training? Do you have previous choral experience? Are you interested in a wide range of musical expression? Then Ember might be for you!

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Requisites for auditioning include previous choral experience, music-reading ability, and a clear voice with good intonation. Auditions consist of a prepared solo, sight-singing, and an interview with the Artistic Director.

  • Typically rehearsals are one to two evenings a week leading up to each concert and are held in Manhattan.

  • Singers include a high percentage of active professional musicians, young emerging professionals, and experienced avocational musicians. Solo technique is supported in Ember’s approach to tone. All soloists for our concerts are selected from among the professionally-trained members.

  • There are no membership fees or dues. However, singers are expected to purchase their own music.

  • All concerts are performed in both NYC and NJ. All concert and rehearsal venues are accessible by mass transit.

  • Singers come from both sides of the Hudson River. All of our rehearsal and performance venues are easily accessible via mass transit.

  • All solos are assigned to ensemble members. Indicate your desire for solo work in your preliminary audition conversation. You may be asked to prepare specific music for solo auditions.