Choir Member Page

Auditions for 2026-2027 Season

These current members will be asked to re-audition in August: 

• All returning Altos and Tenors
• Any singer wanting to switch voice parts 
• Any singer wanting to play a featured role in the October 11 Pirates of Penzance concert 

Similar to last year, each singer should prepare a short 1-2 minute song or hymn to perform at the audition, and bring a copy of the music for the accompanist. Adam will also test your vocal range. 

Audition sign-ups open in August!

Our New Logo

Thank you to everyone who voted on our previous logo designs. 

There was strong support among the Board and membership for both designs, so instead of choosing one, our talented designer Heather Harrison created a third option that combines the best of both logos. It was approved by the Board in June. 

The new logo evokes the bridge over the Halifax River that unites our community. We thank Heather for donating her time to create so many beautiful logo options! 

2026-2027 Schedule

Aug 18   Try the Choir, Daytona State

Aug 20-22   Auditions, St. James

Oct 11  Pirates of Penzance Concerts, Brannon Center, NSB

Dec 5/6  Christmas Concerts

March 6/7, 2027  Spring Concerts

May 22, 2027 Concert at News-Journal Center

Adam will be conducting Pirates of Penzance at Carnegie Hall on June 20, 2027 and interested singers are invited to join him! We are doing the whole show, and the chorus will function as the "chorus of pirates, etc." with soloists from Broadway in the roles.  We need roughly 225 people from across the country to sign up otherwise the concert will probably be cancelled and folks will get their money back.  

This is an optional activity!  If you sign up through the portal it is the "Concert Only" package,  These prices include the concert activities and dinner/post concert cruise...does not include travel/hotel/meals, etc.

Performers: $1399

Non-performers: $599 (incl. concert ticket, backstage access, closed dress rehearsal at Carnegie, and Dinner Cruise)

More Information

 If you know other singers (high school age or older) who might be interested in coming they can sign up as well.  It's 5 days/4 nights.  

For questions, please contact Adam, or Jeremy is helping with the coordination of the portal.  Use the link below to put your name on the "interested" list (no obligation) then Jeremy will send you more information. 

Members are responsible for providing their own concert attire as detailed below: 

Women: Standard Chorale black formal gown and plain black closed-toe pumps or flats. (Contact Ida Bailey to order a new dress.)

Men: Standard black, single-breasted tuxedo with vest; white formal shirt with studs and wingtip collar; black bow tie; plain black dress shoes with plain black socks. The tux may be purchased or rented at any formal wear store. 

All Singers

Personal jewelry: A wristwatch and rings may be worn as well as small single stud/post earrings of gold, silver, or pearl. Please do not wear large hoop or dangling earrings, bracelets, necklaces or chains. 

Do NOT wear any perfume, cologne, or aftershave during concerts. Some members may be sensitive or allergic to these scents. Be conservative in your use of hair spray, soaps and other scented products, however a good deodorant is always appreciated!

Carry your music in the black folder provided by the choir. 

The choir rehearses every Monday night from 7:00-9:00 pm, September to May, with several weeks off after the December concert. Additional rehearsals may be scheduled as needed.  Download complete schedule for more details. To best prepare for the concert, choir members should miss no more than two rehearsals for each concert.

We rehearse at Daytona State College, in the Goddard Center, bldg. 230. Park in parking lot S and enter on that side of the building.  

You may download a Daytona State Map from the file list above.

Halifax Master Chorale is managed by a volunteer Board of Directors with assistance from other choir members and committees.  Elections are held every March and members are encouraged to run for office or join a committee. 

Talk to any board member to learn more. See current Board member names and photos below.