Audition Information

Those interested in auditioning should prepare "Widmung" by Robert Franz. (PDF version available by clicking buttons in green box.)
  • High voices (soprano / tenor) should sing the key of Ab Major
  • Low voices (alto / bass) should sing the key of F Major
  • German text is preferred, but English will be acceptable as well. 
  • The piece does not need to be memorized. 
In addition to the prepared solo there will be vocalization, sight-reading, and a basic theory test.

Audition Requirements
PLANO CIVIC CHORUS AUDITION
Those interested in auditioning should prepare "Widmung" by Robert Franz.
​(PDF version available by clicking buttons in they gray box below.)
  • High voices (soprano / tenor) should sing the key of Ab Major
  • Low voices (alto / bass) should sing the key of F Major
  • German text is preferred, but English will be acceptable as well. 
  • The piece does not need to be memorized. 
In addition to the prepared solo there will be vocalization, sight-reading,
​and a basic theory test.

PLANO CHAMBER CHORUS AUDITION
(for new and returning members) 
Please note that only members of Plano Civic Chorus are permitted
​to sing with Plano Chamber Chorus.
  • You are required to sing Widmung in German.  
  • You must prepare and sing a solo of your choosing, such as an aria or art song.  An accompanist will be provided.
  • Vocalization and sight-reading 
PLANO CIVIC CHORUS REHEARSAL AND PERFORMANCE OBLIGATIONS
PCC rehearses on Monday Evenings from 7-9:30pm in the choir room at Christ United Methodist Church in Plano. Rehearsals for the 2021-22 season begin Monday, August 16 and will end mid-May. 

2021-22 CONCERT
PERFORMANCE DATES
All singers are expected to sing in all rehearsals and performances. Special circumstances will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

BEGINNINGS
Saturday, October 2, 7:30pm | Christ United
​Methodist Church Plano
Sunday, October 3, 4pm | Lovers Lane United Methodist Church (Shipp Chapel) Dallas

BEETHOVEN'S 9TH SYMPHONY WITH PLANO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Saturday, October 30 at 8pm | Charles Eisemann Center Richardson

'TIS THE SEASON
WITH PLANO CIVIC CHORUS
Saturday, December 4 at 7:30pm | Christ United
Methodist Church Plano

BLACK HISTORY MONTH
CELEBRATION OF ARTS
AND CULTURE
Saturday, February 26, 7:30pm | Christ United
​Methodist Church Plano
Special guest artists: Dallas Black Dance Theatre,
Baritone Donnie Ray Albert, Southwestern Christian
​College A Cappella Choir

MOZART'S REQUIEM
Saturday, April 30, 7:30pm | Christ United
Methodist Church Plano
With guest soloists and full orchestra

HOLST’S THE PLANETS
WITH THE GREATER DALLAS
YOUTH ORCHESTRA
Sunday, May 15, 8:00pm | Morten Meyerson
Symphony Center
PCC Women’s Chorus only

PLANO CHAMBER CHORUS
REACH OUT TOUR
May 16-21
Specific dates and venues TBD

Ralph Stannard Recognized for
20 years as PCC Artistic Director

At the Plano Chamber Chorus "Into the Light" concert on November 7, 2020, Ralph Stannard was recognized for his twenty years of service as Artistic Director of Plano Civic Chorus. Appointed at the beginning of the the 2000-2001 season, Mr. Stannard has grown the chorus into a well-respected choral organization in North Texas. Known for his innovative concert programming, collaborations with local music groups, composers and artists, and desire to implement the great choral works of the masters, Mr. Stannard has helped Plano Civic Chorus bring about its mission to provide outstanding musical experiences for singers, and provide fine choral music to the community. 
Plano Civic Chorus 
P.O. Box 864411
Plano, Texas 75086
Info@planocivicchorus.org
​972-606-5220