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Audition for Charis!
Are you someone who loves to sing and is interested in performing famous and lesser-known choral pieces with an exceptional vocal ensemble? We want to hear you!
Charis Chamber Voices is a choral ensemble known for excellent musicianship, vocal clarity, and a distinctively rich, warm sound. Currently led by Jeremy Wiggins, the group has attracted some of the finest amateur voices in Westchester & Fairfield Counties and has gained a devoted following in the metropolitan region. Dennis Keene, director of New York City’s renowned Voices of Ascension, has called Charis “the finest chorus in Westchester County.” Upcoming Audition Dates/locations
January 2026 - TBD Location: Katonah Presbyterian Church Address: 31 Bedford Rd, Katonah, NY 10536  photo by Peter Michaelis
Listen to excepts from our recent performance of Bach's St. John Passion:
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2025-2026 Season
Holiday Concert: December 12 & December 14, 2025
Winter Concert: March 7 & March 8, 2026
Spring Concert: April 24 & April 25, 2026
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Why Charis?
Do you love to sing, and to make beautiful music with dedicated and fun colleagues? Do you have a passion for performing, and yearn for the opportunity to sing a wide variety of choral repertoire for your community? Do you get excited about learning new music and getting to work with a strong music director and talented local musicians?
Charis Chamber Voices is an established Westchester-based choir with a history of choral excellence. We are a group of singers with varied life experience, with strong heart and dedication to the art of beautiful choral music.
Our members come from all walks of life: some of our singers have been members of Charis for decades and have sung and performed all over the world, some started out singing with church and temple music ministries and joined Charis to further their singing prowess, and some have joined while pursuing their music-related degrees, looking to add to their performance opportunities outside of the university setting.
We are excited to welcome new members to our group who are dedicated and ready to make music with us!
We can’t wait to meet you.
Who are our general membership singers? What are we looking for?
We are looking for singers who are 18 years of age or older who are hardworking, open-minded, friendly, and can add to our rehearsals and performances in a way that enhances our group. We are seeking people who are dedicated to their commitment to Charis and will do their best to bring our group to life and connect with our community in a positive way.
Please note that not all auditioners may be accepted into Charis Chamber Voices. However, we are willing to provide feedback to everyone who auditions.
What to Expect when you Audition
Audition details and requirements can be found on our Audition Sign-up Form.
Rehearsal Schedule
Rehearsals are held weekly on Tuesday nights from 7:00-9:30 p.m. at the Katonah Presbyterian Church, located at 31 Bedford Rd. Katonah, NY 10536. For the 2025/2026 season rehearsals will start on September 9, 2025. There will be one additional dress rehearsal the concert week of each concert. There is also generally one Saturday rehearsal retreat (usually from 10 am - 1 pm) during each rehearsal cycle.
Other Policies
Dues
Historically Charis has asked all members for participation dues of $100 per concert. These dues help pay for our rehearsal and concert space rental fees, our music, pay salaries to our dedicated director and accompanist, and cover the cost of hiring premiere orchestral musicians and soloists to join us at select performances.
We understand that not everyone can cover the cost of these dues. We do not want this requirement to preclude anyone from joining us. If who would like to audition, but are concerned about the financial commitment, please schedule your audition anyway. You can speak privately with our board president about dues at a later date.
Attendance
Charis members are expected to be on time and prepared for all rehearsals. Unavoidable absences are understandable but should be reported to the Artistic Director. Singers with excessive absences will only sing the concert at the discretion of the artistic director.
Receptions
Fun Fact: Charis Chamber Voices is known for its fun and delicious receptions after each concert! All members are requested to bring a food item as well as a bottle of wine or other beverage for each reception to add to our post-concert gathering. These receptions are a festive tradition that enhance our concerts and give us an opportunity to not only feed the souls of our patrons, but also their bellies! We truly enjoy interacting with our patrons and sharing this time together in a celebratory and exciting way.
Do you love to sing, and to make beautiful music with dedicated and fun colleagues? Do you have a passion for performing, and yearn for the opportunity to sing a wide variety of choral repertoire for your community? Do you get excited about learning new music and getting to work with a strong music director and talented local musicians?
Charis Chamber Voices is an established Westchester-based choir with a history of choral excellence. We are a group of singers with varied life experience, with strong heart and dedication to the art of beautiful choral music.
Our members come from all walks of life: some of our singers have been members of Charis for decades and have sung and performed all over the world, some started out singing with church and temple music ministries and joined Charis to further their singing prowess, and some have joined while pursuing their music-related degrees, looking to add to their performance opportunities outside of the university setting.
We are excited to welcome new members to our group who are dedicated and ready to make music with us!
We can’t wait to meet you.
Who are our general membership singers? What are we looking for?
We are looking for singers who are 18 years of age or older who are hardworking, open-minded, friendly, and can add to our rehearsals and performances in a way that enhances our group. We are seeking people who are dedicated to their commitment to Charis and will do their best to bring our group to life and connect with our community in a positive way.
Please note that not all auditioners may be accepted into Charis Chamber Voices. However, we are willing to provide feedback to everyone who auditions.
What to Expect when you Audition
Audition details and requirements can be found on our Audition Sign-up Form.
Rehearsal Schedule
Rehearsals are held weekly on Tuesday nights from 7:00-9:30 p.m. at the Katonah Presbyterian Church, located at 31 Bedford Rd. Katonah, NY 10536. For the 2025/2026 season rehearsals will start on September 9, 2025. There will be one additional dress rehearsal the concert week of each concert. There is also generally one Saturday rehearsal retreat (usually from 10 am - 1 pm) during each rehearsal cycle.
Other Policies
Dues
Historically Charis has asked all members for participation dues of $100 per concert. These dues help pay for our rehearsal and concert space rental fees, our music, pay salaries to our dedicated director and accompanist, and cover the cost of hiring premiere orchestral musicians and soloists to join us at select performances.
We understand that not everyone can cover the cost of these dues. We do not want this requirement to preclude anyone from joining us. If who would like to audition, but are concerned about the financial commitment, please schedule your audition anyway. You can speak privately with our board president about dues at a later date.
Attendance
Charis members are expected to be on time and prepared for all rehearsals. Unavoidable absences are understandable but should be reported to the Artistic Director. Singers with excessive absences will only sing the concert at the discretion of the artistic director.
Receptions
Fun Fact: Charis Chamber Voices is known for its fun and delicious receptions after each concert! All members are requested to bring a food item as well as a bottle of wine or other beverage for each reception to add to our post-concert gathering. These receptions are a festive tradition that enhance our concerts and give us an opportunity to not only feed the souls of our patrons, but also their bellies! We truly enjoy interacting with our patrons and sharing this time together in a celebratory and exciting way.