Chorus Auditions
Calling All Singers
Founded in 2006, the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra Chorus is an auditioned chorus of professional and professionally-trained vocalists from around the Lowcountry who are dedicated to performing classical, opera, and contemporary choral literature with the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra.
Dr. Dustin Ousley, accompanied by Dr. Gerald Anderson, serves as Chorus Director for the 2025-2026 Season. Gayle Lang manages the HHSOC. Now entering their nineteenth season, this highly acclaimed ensemble continues to expand their repertoire and their love of music, while striving to set the highest standard for performance and professionalism.
Under the baton of Maestro John Morris Russell since 2012, the HHSOC is featured in both the HHSO holiday and spring concerts, having performed Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9, Mendelssohn’s Elijah, Brahms’ A German Requiem, Orff’s Carmina Burana, Poulenc’s Gloria, Vivaldi’s Gloria, Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess, an Evening of Great Italian Choruses and Gilbert and Sullivan, and a panoply of classic choral works for Holiday Pops including selections from Handel’s Messiah and the original soundtrack to the motion picture, The Polar Express. This coming season the HHSOC is joined by the Claflin University Concert Choir for Verdi’s Requiem.
2025–2026 Chorus Performances
The HHSO Chorus will perform with the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra in:
Holiday Pops
November 29–30 and December 1, 2025
Verdi’s Requiem
April 12–13, 2026
Rehearsal Schedule
Chorus rehearsals are held Tuesday evenings from 6:30–9:00 p.m., October through April.
In-Person Auditions
Auditions are held throughout the year. To schedule an in-person audition, contact the HHSO office at (843) 842-2055 or email Gayle Lang, Chorus Manager, at [email protected].
Video Auditions
You may also submit a video audition. Video auditions are recommended for earlier consideration for available chorus positions. Please submit a short video featuring the following two selections:
1. Classical Selection Choose
A classical piece that best demonstrates your vocal range, musicality and abilities. Appropriate selections may include an art song, solo aria from an oratorio or opera, or an excerpt from a choral work in which your voice part is prominent. The selection may be sung in French, German, Italian or Latin.
2. English-Language Selection
Choose a song in English from the American Songbook, folk repertoire or musical theatre. Selections may be performed a cappella or with accompaniment.
Video Recording Guidelines
Please sing each selection straight through without post-production editing.
A recording made with a smartphone is perfectly acceptable. Label your recording:
Last Name, First Name, 2025
When emailing your audition, use the subject line:
HHSOC Audition
Send your video audition to Gayle Lang, Chorus Manager, at [email protected].
For consideration for the first concert of the 2025–2026 season, video auditions should be submitted by September 12, 2025.
Chorus Applications
Please complete the chorus application form below and submit it to:
Gayle Lang, Chorus Manager
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