Concert Choir & Chamber Singers
San Mateo High School’s vocal program is designed to be engaging, challenging, and a place where students grow in musical excellence while joining a supportive community of singers. We offer two choirs for students in grades 9–12:
Chamber Singers meets after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays and is designed for students who are already enrolled in a music class and want to perform at a higher artistic level with other motivated singers. Whether you join Concert Choir or audition for Chamber Singers, we hope you will participate in our fantastic vocal music program.
- Concert Choir – Open to all students, no audition required.
- Chamber Singers – Open to all students, audition required.
Chamber Singers meets after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays and is designed for students who are already enrolled in a music class and want to perform at a higher artistic level with other motivated singers. Whether you join Concert Choir or audition for Chamber Singers, we hope you will participate in our fantastic vocal music program.
2026-2027 Chamber Singers Audition Info
Chamber Singers Audition RepertoireStudents are asked to prepare the following:
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
3:00–5:00 PM
SMHS Music Building, Room M1
To sign up for an audition (either in person or via video submission), please complete this Google Form: https://forms.gle/UjbyMnUTM5SKm3RD8
*All auditionees must complete this form:*
Recording Instructions(For students submitting a video audition)
Video submission: Email your recording to [email protected], either as an attachment or via a Google Drive link.
Course Registration Information
Because course registration occurs before audition results are released, students planning to audition should sign up for Concert Choir during course registration.
After auditions are completed, students will be placed in appropriate ensembles.
Audition results will be released no later than May 29, 2026.
Tips for a Successful Audition
Auditions can be a positive experience if you prepare yourself well ahead of the audition. Talk with your private teacher or school director for assistance and feel free to contact Ms. Chan at [email protected] if you have any questions.
- One verse of “My Country, ’Tis of Thee” a cappella.
- Perform the melody twice:
- Once in G major (mid range)
- Once in B♭ major (low range)
- Optional: Sing a short piece of your choosing, not to exceed 2 minutes.
- For live auditions, a starting pitch will be provided.
- For video auditions, students should use a pitch reference before singing.
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
3:00–5:00 PM
SMHS Music Building, Room M1
To sign up for an audition (either in person or via video submission), please complete this Google Form: https://forms.gle/UjbyMnUTM5SKm3RD8
*All auditionees must complete this form:*
Recording Instructions(For students submitting a video audition)
- Video recording is required — audio-only recordings will not be accepted.
- The singer must be clearly visible in the video.
- Position the camera so your face and upper body are visible and unobstructed.
- All recordings must be unedited. Do not cut, splice, or apply effects.
- You may submit separate takes for each key.
- No accompaniment is required unless otherwise specified.
- If using a pitch reference, it must be used before singing and not during the performance.
Video submission: Email your recording to [email protected], either as an attachment or via a Google Drive link.
Course Registration Information
Because course registration occurs before audition results are released, students planning to audition should sign up for Concert Choir during course registration.
After auditions are completed, students will be placed in appropriate ensembles.
Audition results will be released no later than May 29, 2026.
Tips for a Successful Audition
Auditions can be a positive experience if you prepare yourself well ahead of the audition. Talk with your private teacher or school director for assistance and feel free to contact Ms. Chan at [email protected] if you have any questions.
