It’s audition time. Contrary to what most people think before they audition, I want people to do well. I want new singers to add to the great folks who already sing with me. I want people to join us and have fun and sing challenging music and I don’t want to scare them. My auditions take about 15 minutes, give or take a few seconds. We sing, we sight read, we sing something you know and then we talk. That’s it. I know what I want–the sound and the level of musicianship I want–and what will work with those who already sing with me.

I don’t want someone I have to teach everything to but…….I can hear potential. Attitude is just as important to me as things musical. The MMS isn’t some exclusive club, but a group of people who want to sing a certain choral repertoire. It makes for a much more collaborative experience. We are much more intimate than the larger choral groups around. You have to trust each other and that is why attitude counts.

We want you to join us. We’re a great bunch of people. We have fun singing music that isn’t well known around here. And we sound great doing it.