UNL Choir Audition Information for Fall 2026

No formal audition necessary for Varsity Chorus, University Chorale, and All-Collegiate Choir. Register and see info below.

UNIVERSITY SINGERS will be auditioning new singers for Fall Term 2026. University Singers will continue as the historic 'flagship' choir of the University. 

All students in the two choirs will audition on the following three pieces:

1) Audition piece #1 "KYRIE - double choir"

Full Choral Score here for Soprano 1, Soprano 2, Alto 1, Alto 2, Tenor 1, Tenor 2, Bass 1, or, Bass 2 (always a good idea to be familiar with those 1 & 2 parts — in other words, knowing both the choir 1 and the choir 2 parts that align with your desired voice part)

2) Audition piece #2 "Audition Song number2"

3) When Storms of Life (audition piece #3)

UNIVERSITY SINGERS will be auditioning new singers for Fall Term 2026. University Singers will continue as the historic 'flagship' choir of the University. 

UNIVERSITY SINGERS auditions will be by appointment with Dr. Eklund (see Email address below). The audition materials need not be memorized. Complete THIS INFO FORM.

https://arts.unl.edu/music/ensembles/varsity-chorus

No audition. Simply register for the ensemble (MUDC 343/MUEN 343/843). 

https://arts.unl.edu/music/ensembles/university-chorale

No audition. Simply register for the ensemble (MUDC 346/MUEN 346/846). 

https://arts.unl.edu/music/ensembles/all-collegiate-choir

No audition. Simply register for the ensemble (MUDC 341/MUEN 341). 

https://arts.unl.edu/music/ensembles/big-red-singers

Auditions for the 2026 Fall Semester — Email Dr. Eklund at pae@unl.edu

Audition Expectations:

• Use this GoogleDoc to complete requested pre-audition information and upload self-pic. Additional questions, contact pae@unl.edu before your audition date.
• Auditions will be August 25 OR August 26. You need attend only ONE of the audition nights.
• Prepare the piece of music below ("Nebraska Hymn" — there are 8 different learning tracks listed corresponding to the eight vocal parts under the downloadable music below — it need not be memorized at the audition. In WMB rm 131, you will vocally audition in assigned quartets of similar voicing (SA, TB, for example). During your assigned 10-minute time slot, quartets will sing through sections of "Nebraska Hymn" (sheet music posted below), be individually vocalized by an instructor, and asked a few interview-like questions. Music reading might be requested.
• Be prepared to change into more comfortable clothing for the dance portion of the audition, also in WMB rm131. You will be asked to learn and memorize a short segment of music and choreography from a passage from a piece of music to be performed in the fall show. Auditonees will not be judged during the learning portion of this process. After a healthy amount of repetitions both singing and dancing, groups of four (SATB) will be asked to sing and dance the music and choreography for the BRS Leadership Team. Multiple categories in both singing and dancing will be scored.
• Have your hair configured to represent the look you will recreate on stage for future performances.
• Please complete the online Google form (above)

Downloadable sheet music for "Nebraska Hymn"

To clarify:

• Vocal audition is formal attire, there will be time to change into dance attire — you need ONLY ATTEND ONE OF THE TWO AUDITION DAYS, not both. 

Mission of the ensemble:

• To prepare future performers for careers in performing and to audition well.
• To prepare tomorrow's outstanding music educators.
• To create a great environment for those desiring to continue their performing and enhance their performance skills.