CURIOUS ABOUT HOW TO BECOME A 'MATE?

The college auditioning process can seem a little daunting, but we're here to make it as easy as possible. Your 'Mates audition will start off with you singing a verse and a chorus of a song you like and that you feel shows off your voice well. We accept any genre but except classical or musical theater, since we generally don't sing those types of songs in our group. You will also be asked to do some scales and vocal warm ups to give us a sense of your range. Finally, we ask that you prepare a joke or short funny story – we love to laugh! 

Before your ‘Mates callback, if you are offered one, we will schedule a time to meet with you. This is an opportunity for you to get to know us better, as well as work on your callback song (a full song, sung from beginning to end). We will help you select a song from your current repertoire that showcases what we are looking to hear from you. Later that evening, all called back singers will perform their songs for us, and then sing with the entire group so we can hear how your voice blends with ours. We will also have plenty of snacks, water and hugs to sustain you!

The ‘Mates audition process is all about getting to know you as a singer and as a person. It is designed to be low-key and easygoing, and if there is anything else we can do to make it less stressful for you, please let us know!

Picture Credits: Jenna Schad/Tufts University