MVE Membership and Audition

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Thank you for your interest in the Midwest Vocal Express Men’s Chorus.  You may audition for membership by:

1. Coming to and participating in three consecutive rehearsals, and

2. Completing an audition with our Music and Performance Team (P-Team) by singing your part to the song "I'd Love to Live in Loveland" in a quartet.

You don't have to memorize the song, but you must be able to sing all the words and notes correctly with a tone and quality that will blend with the chorus. On the night you plan to audition, let someone on the P-team know so that we can plan to stay after rehearsal and hear you. Your first step is to download the music and the learning file for your voice part.

I'd Love to Live in Loveland - Sheet Music

Tenor Learning File

Lead Learning File

Baritone Learning File

Bass Learning File

You may also get the sheet music at a rehearsal, along with a learning CD for your voice part. Ask Harry Hanson or another P-Team member. Since our craft has a strong visual component, there is also some initial visual review and instruction which you’ll receive.

Our standard rule is that you have 3 months and 3 tries to pass the initial qualification. If a prospective member hasn’t been able to pass the initial audition at that point, the Music and Performance Team may suggest other possibilities for further learning of our craft.

Once you've passed the initial audition and visual review, you can pay your dues to become a member of The Midwest Vocal Express. Once that's completed, you'll officially be a member of the Greendale, WI Chapter, Barbershop Harmony Society!

Members of the Midwest Vocal Express Chorus are committed to perfecting their skills by practicing on their own, as well as attending all rehearsals and performances.

We are also committed to respecting our Director, the Music Team, and each other when we perform either at rehearsal or public performance.

You'll also need to learn some choreography since we don't always stand still when we sing! Our Visual Performance team will help you learn the movements that go with the song, along with helping you allow your face and body to show the joy you're going to feel when you sing the great music we have the privilege of performing.

The Midwest Vocal Express has made a name for itself in the Barbershop Harmony Society through fine musical performances and world-class creative performance packages. We will present you with both a challenge, as well as an opportunity, to give a most beautiful gift to those who hear us sing.  We welcome your desire to join us and we look forward to singing with you!