Please see the Audition Page for information on joining Cape Fear Chorale.

Cape Fear Chorale welcomes those who enjoy singing and are willing to commit themselves to the group and the music.

The audition consists of establishing the voice range and critiquing the tone by vocalizing. The potential Chorale member also is asked to sight sing a simple piece of music and demonstrate his/her tonal memory. Auditions are held privately by appointment only, and only on select dates throughout the year. To audition for Chorale, visit the audition page.

To facilitate Cape Fear Chorale's mission of delivering exceptional musical experiences to the broader Wilmington community, the suggested ticket pricing is at $20 for adults and $10 for seniors and students.

Please see the Donate page for more information on the ways you can support Cape Fear Chorale.

Please see the Past Programs page to explore all of the repertoire that we have performed.

The Chorale observes fall and spring semesters for rehearsals and performances. The fall semester is mid-August through the end of November, and the spring semester is January through April. The group rehearses every Monday evening, 7:00-9:15, and some select Saturdays which are scheduled before the semester begins.

Please see the Past Programs page for all the past repertoire performed by Cape Fear Chorale.

The Chorale’s performances are generally at one of four Wilmington locations: Winter Park Baptist Church, Kenan Auditorium, Minnie Evans Auditorium or the Wilson Center (downtown Wilmington). Performances are usually in late November and April. Please see Upcoming Concerts for scheduled future performances.

100% attendance is expected except in emergency; however, any absences over three disqualifies a member from the current semester’s performance.

The Chorale rehearses every Monday evening, 7:00-9:15, during the semester. There are some select Saturday rehearsals that are scheduled before the semester commences so members can plan accordingly. Further, each member is expected to practice between rehearsals in preparation for the upcoming group rehearsal.

The minimum age to be eligible to participate in the Chorale is 18. There is no maximum age.

Generally, there are no extra rehearsals. All rehearsals (Mondays and Saturdays) are publicized well in advance of each semester.

For rehearsal, the dress code is casual.

Performance attire:

Ladies: Black, formal dresses purchased through Cape Fear Chorale; black, closed-toe shoes.

Men: Black slacks, black bow ties, white long-sleeved shirts, black cummerbunds, black tuxedo coats.

Sight reading music is part of the audition process. Further, music reading is advantageous as the members of the Chorale prepare between rehearsals.

Everyone must make a commitment to prepare the music between rehearsals in order for the group to progress and the rehearsals to be beneficial. Checking note accuracy during rehearsals should be the exception.

Each member’s responsibility is to be prepared for the next rehearsal. The amount of time of home practice will vary depending upon the individual.

The director offers a day of sectional rehearsals during the semester. Also, the director offers each semester to meet one-on-one or one-on-several in order to assist the singers in learning the music. Usually, several members of the Chorale are also available to assist in the learning process. There are also many online learning resources available that are frequently shared with Chorale members.