Soprano — The Call to Sing

Join Manchester Choral Society

Whether you're new to MCS or coming back for another season, here's everything you need to get started.

Key Dates

This season's timeline

Sep 7–8

Screening — returning singers

Returning members complete a brief vocal screening to confirm or adjust their voice part ahead of the first rehearsal — everyone sings a short excerpt from this semester's music. See screening details →

Sep 14

Open Sing

Monday, 7–8:30pm at Grace Episcopal Church, 106 Lowell Street, Manchester, NH. A no-commitment first sing-through of our December concert music — Poulenc's Gloria and Saint-Saëns' Christmas Oratorio. No audition required.

Ongoing

New singer auditions

New singers audition individually with Music Director Dan Perkins — a friendly conversation about your voice, plus a short excerpt from this semester's music. See what to expect →

Ready to Register?

Complete the registration form

Covers contact info, voice part, dues, and everything else we need to welcome you for the season.

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Next Step

Schedule your audition or screening

Once you've submitted the registration form, the next step is scheduling your vocal audition (new singers) or screening (returning singers) — a short, friendly conversation about your voice, not a high-pressure tryout.

Learn About Auditions & Screenings →

Questions?

We're happy to help

Not sure which option fits you, or have a question about auditions, screenings, dues, or accessibility? Reach out any time — we'd rather answer a question up front than have it hold you back from joining.

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