FAQ

If you have questions about the Cardinal Chorale, please consult the following list.  If there are other issues we have not addressed, please contact us and we will be happy to assist you.

What is the Cardinal Chorale Music Workshop?

The Cardinal Chorale Music Workshop is a week-long experience held in July at Muskingum University. In addition to the summer workshop, members will meet throughout the season, including another week-long tour the following June. For more information, visit About the Chorale.

Who can participate in the Cardinal Chorale?

The Chorale is open to singers who have completed the 9th grade through their second year of college. Including college-age singers enhances musicianship and provides high schoolers with insight into collegiate musical experiences. Singers from any state are welcome to apply!

How can I apply for the Cardinal Chorale this year?

It’s easy! Just fill out our online application form. After we have received this initial application, you will be contacted about the simple audition process.

What is the time commitment for the Cardinal Chorale?

In addition to the week at Muskingum, singers commit to a few performances throughout the year, including:

• A post-Christmas concert in Pickerington (December)
• A Winter Pops concert in Coshocton (President’s Day weekend)
• A week-long tour in June across the state of Ohio

How much will it cost?

The $495 tuition includes:

• Room and meals
• Uniform
• Music
• Other workshop expenses

Thanks to our dedicated volunteer staff, we’ve kept this cost the same since 2015!

What fun evening activities are there?

We believe that fun team-building and other group activities are essential to a healthy and musically successful choir, so there are opportunities for games, sports, and other non-musical activities.  Muskingum University is a wonderful site for these purposes, and has beautiful performance spaces where we will host evening performances by guest musicians.  All activities are supervised by our effective and responsible staff, so parents can be sure that their singers are safe while they are having fun!

What will the food be like?​

We’ll eat most meals in one of the dining halls at Muskingum University. This will allow singers to have a few choices from meal to meal, and will give us time to sit and eat together as we make new friends. Eating in the dining halls will also provide an important part of the Muskingum experience that we are so excited to share with our singers.

Where will I live?

Singers will stay in air-conditioned, double-occupancy rooms in a Muskingum residence hall. Room assignments are based on shared accommodations, and we strive to create a welcoming and comfortable environment for everyone. If you have specific housing concerns, we encourage you to reach out so we can ensure the best possible experience for you.

I don’t read music, can I still apply?

While the ability to read music will certainly help, there are part, sectional, and full rehearsals each day that will help you learn your part.  

What do I need to do to prepare to go?

We’ll provide rehearsal recordings of most of the songs before you arrive.  Spending time listening to the recordings before you get to Muskingum will help you (and the ensemble) be successful during the Workshop.