After an extraordinary 15th anniversary season, Ensemble Companio is busily crafting our 16th season, and we’d love for you to sing with us.
This summer, we’re welcoming auditions from gifted vocalists, particularly tenors and basses, but we welcome all voice parts!
Interested in joining us?
Start by filling out our audition form.
Sung with us before?
Let us know that you’re interested and we’ll let you know next steps.
We ask that all alums who have been away from the group for more than 1 season re-submit audition materials.
Have more questions about the season?
Keep reading for the timeline, costs, and FAQs!
About Our 2026-2027 Season
This season, we’re returning to what makes ensemble singing meaningful: learning beautiful, challenging music and spending time with thoughtful, generous musicians (like you!)
The goal is to build something extraordinary together, with a season designed to give us real time to rehearse, connect, and perform, all while keeping the commitment manageable.
The Timeline
We will have 5 retreat-style, weekend-long rehearsals between September through March. Rehearsals and concerts will take place in a rotating set of locations across the northeast including New York, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania.
There will be 2-3 concert weekends from March to May. Last season, we performed at the Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church in New York City (link to video) and The Substation in Boston (link to video).
The Costs
For the past few years we have waived dues to decrease the barrier to entry for members. Members organize their own travel logistics for rehearsals and concerts, but we team up for housing and travel support when possible. To minimize costs, carpooling and homestays are typical and chorus sections take turns providing Saturday lunches. Members often spend the Saturday evening of rehearsal weekends socializing together.
The Audition Process – Open Until August 10, 2026
Former member looking to return? Fill out the audition interest form, including when you sang with the group, and we’ll be in touch!
For new members, follow these four steps:
Step One: Start by filling out this form with your voice part, location, and a little bit about your background.
Step Two: Our Ensemble Advocate will confirm receipt via email and send you audition materials.
Step Three: Record your virtual audition, which will include vocal exercises and a song excerpt. You can record your audition on your phone or your desktop computer.
Step Four: Our Artistic Director, Erik Peregrine, will review your audition and be in touch!
FAQs
Who is eligible to join Ensemble Companio?
Ensemble Companio is a volunteer community choir open to adults 21 years of age and older, comprised of young professionals, recent graduates, and parents searching for a high-quality post-collegiate choral experience.
Where do members of Ensemble Companio live?
We draw talented musicians from all over the Northeastern United States, with slightly heavier concentrations in the Boston, New York, and New Jersey areas.
What music will I sing as a part of Ensemble Companio?
Ensemble Companio is known for its adventurous programming and vibrant, moving concert experiences. A typical season weaves together unaccompanied repertoire spanning from the medieval period to modern day, highlighting music by historically excluded composers, rarely performed masterworks, and choral gems of all genres.
Why rehearse together only once a month?
For many singers, this model provides greater flexibility than the traditional weekly rehearsal model. However, this setup requires greater individual responsibility as singers are expected to study and memorize music between monthly rehearsals. To aid everyone in that effort, we post scores to a choir Wiki, along with part-specific and whole-group practice files, and videos of each rehearsal. Members also meet between rehearsals to hold optional regional sectionals when possible.
Do I have to memorize the program for concert performances?
Similar to last season, we anticipate not requiring all music to be memorized for our program, though some pieces will be performed from memory, and all pieces are always welcomed to be memorized.
Am I allowed to join Ensemble Companio if I’m already with another choral group?
Yes! In fact, many of our members also sing with other organizations.
I still have questions; can I speak to someone?
Yes! Email our Secretary Donia Rivera at secretary@ensemblecompanio.org.
Donia will give you an overview of the chorus and upcoming season and walk you through the audition process.