Delaware Choral Arts – The Area’s Premiere Symphonic Chorus

Staff Singer Information

StAFF SINGER OPENINGS – FALL 2026

  • Soprano Staff Singers (2)
  • Alto Staff Singers (2)
  • Tenor Staff Singers (2)
  • Bass Staff Singers (2)

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To schedule an audition, please email our audition coordinators (auditions@delawarechoralarts.org) to schedule a date and time. Auditions are currently being scheduled for the evening of Monday 8/24 (6pm – 9pm) and the afternoon of Tuesday 8/25 (2pm – 5pm), however, if you cannot make those dates, please let the audition coordinators know.

Staff Singer Purpose and Responsibilities

PURPOSE

To provide a musical support structure that allows DCA to maintain a high musical standard and give professional support to the volunteer members of the organization.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • To lead in example by BEHAVIOR and PROMPTNESS during rehearsals, and in support of the director and members.
  • Be sure to have all of the DIRECTOR’S MARKINGS at all rehearsals and performances.
  • Develop relationship with DCA members in your sections.
  • Get to know each members in your section BY NAME
  • Develop an understanding of each members’ strengths & weaknesses
  • Communicate with members during break or before/after rehearsals as needed
  • Assist members in maintaining focus on conductor during rehearsals

ABSENCES

  • Provide the director with dates of known conflicts before the start of the season.
  • For conflicts that may arise during the season, please give notice BY E-MAIL as soon as possible, but at least 24 hours prior to the rehearsal.
  • In the case of illness, notify the director as early as possible (including information about the potential of illness.)