Adelaide Chamber Singers believes strongly in the power and the passion of vocal chamber music and the profound impact it can have in our lives. 

In 2022, ACS was delighted to announce its new seasonal ensemble, ACS².

In 2023, ACS² will be involved in three programs:

  • Us – a dedicated ACS² concert as part of ACS Season 2023
  • Silver and Gold – a combined Christmas concert with Baroque chamber ensemble, Adelaide Chamber Singers and ACS² as part of ACS Season 2023

ACS² provides:

  • Valuable training in a wide range of high-level choral ensemble skills under the directorship of Christie Anderson and Carl Crossin, with vocal mentors from the Adelaide Chamber Singers Core
  • A career pathway for emerging or established choral singers who aspire to work at a professional level
  • Opportunities to perform at the highest level when combining with ACS Core ensemble

Due to its seasonal nature, we believe that being a member of ACS² will allow singers to continue to participate in their ‘home’ choir. We also hope that these ACS² experiences will impact positively on the other choirs the ACS² members sing with.

Audition process

Stage 1 – Expression of interest

If you are interested in singing with ACS², you are welcome to submit an expression of interest via email to admin@adelaidechambersingers.com

Please include:

  • Your CV detailing your musical experience
  • The contact details of a conductor to act as a referee
  • Your COVID-19 vaccination status (download ACS COVID-19 information here)

You will then be required to:

  • Record a video (max file size 10MB) of you singing an atonal audition except (music to be provided). This excerpt is to be sung unaccompanied and will be used to assess the accuracy of personal learning – it is not a sight-reading exercise.
  • Record a video (max file size 10MB) of you singing a song or excerpt from a piece of choral music of your choice. This can be accompanied or unaccompanied.

Stage 2 – Face to face audition

  • Applicants from stage 1 will be shortlisted for a face to face ensemble audition with members of the ACS Core. You will be sent some music to prepare for this stage.

We look forward to hearing you!
Christie Anderson & Carl Crossin