SING WITH THE CAROLINA MASTER CHORALE

Welcome to the 44th season of the Carolina Master Chorale!

Here you will find information which will help you to know a little more about the CMC, who to ask in case of questions, and how to make your singing experience with the Chorale fulfilling and fun.

Carolina Master Chorale (CMC)

The Carolina Master Chorale is a large, auditioned, volunteer choir, and membership is open to singers of all ages and voice types. The Chorale rehearses on Thursday evenings, from 7-9:30 pm at the First Presbyterian Church of Myrtle Beach (from mid-August to April). The Chorale performs four concerts each season, in addition to collaborations with other local arts organizations, including annual Messiah performances every December, and a choral-orchestral masterwork performance each spring with the Long Bay Symphony. 

To learn more about our 2026-2027 season, click here, or find audition information below. 

 

CMC Chamber Ensemble

As CMC begins its 44th Season, we are expanding our choral offerings! In addition to performing in the Carolina Master Chorale, singers can now audition for our new small group. The CMC Chamber Ensemble will represent the chorale at community events and paid gigs and perform as an independent Chamber Ensemble at our regular-season concerts. Singers in this ensemble will be expected to learn and prepare music on their own (outside of rehearsal) and serve as musical leaders within the larger Chorale. This is a project-based group composed of singers from the Carolina Master Chorale. *Not all singers on the roster will need to perform at every event. 

Additional rehearsal times may be added for this ensemble based on the performance schedule. These rehearsals will typically take place before or after the regular CMC rehearsal on Thursday evenings. Depending on the event, additional rehearsal days may be added. This information will be shared on a gig-by-gig basis. 

Those interested in being included on the CMC small-group roster should sign up for both a regular CMC audition AND a Chamber Ensemble Audition. Additional audition materials will be required for this separate ensemble and are included below. For additional questions, please contact our Artistic Director & Conductor at: ajcossey@carolinamasterchorale.com. 

 

Audition Dates & Locations 

June Dates: 

  • Tuesday, June 23rd
  • Wednesday, June 24th 
  • Thursday, June 25th 

June Location: King of Glory Lutheran Church

805 11th Ave N., North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582

 

August Dates: 

  • Tuesday, August 18th
  • Wednesday, August 19th 

August Location: Trinity Church

3000 N. Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach, SC  29577

 

Carolina Master Chorale Audition Information 

Season Audition Sessions (Group Format): This year, auditions will be done in a group setting, to better emulate the choral experience. Singers will sign up for a 50-minute audition time slot based on their voice-part and sing together in a group of no more than 20 singers. Dr. Cossey will lead the group in some vocal exercises to assess the section and evaluate range and singer flexibility, rehearse the required excerpt (along with our fantastic accompanist, D Scott), and, if time, teach a short excerpt of a new piece for the fall concert. 

This audition is meant to more accurately evaluate singers in the way they will actually be performing––in the group setting. It will also give singers a "first look" at what rehearsals will feel like in the coming year. This process is set-up to be as welcoming and safe as possible. No one will be asked to sing alone, unless they are comfortable doing so, and returning members can be assured their space in the ensemble is secure. This is an opportunity to hear all singers, new and returning, and begin making plans for the year ahead. 

 

Audition Details & Requirements:

  • All interested singers must complete an online audition intake form and sign up for one 50-minute time block (dates and times below)
  • Each session can accommodate up to 20 singers (on specified voice parts)
  • Singers interested in singing in the Carolina Master Chorale will need to prepare the following excerpt: 
  • In the group setting, the Artistic Director will vocalize with the group, hear the required audition excerpt, listen to voice pairings and individual singers, and teach a portion of a new piece to the group. If needed, additional one-on-one auditions may be scheduled. 

*To sign up, select a date and click on your preferred voice part below or click here. 

 

CMC Chamber Ensemble Audition Information 

  • Singers must complete an online audition intake form (singers only need to complete one form, regardless of how many ensembles they audition for) and sign up for an additional 50-minute time block (dates and times below) indicated for the Chamber Ensemble
  • Each session can accommodate up to 24 singers (up to 6 people per voice type––SATB)
  • Singers interested in singing in the small group will need to prepare the following excerpts: 
  • In the group setting, the Artistic Director will vocalize with the group, hear and rehearse the required audition excerpts, and do some light sight-reading. 

* Note: make sure to sign-up for two audition spots, one for the Carolina Master Choral (by voice part) and one for the new CMC Chamber Ensemble.

2026-27 Audition Sign-ups 

Every interested singer (new or returning) must sign up for one of the audition dates listed below. For those also auditioning for the CMC Chamber Ensemble, make sure to sign up for a second audition time identified for “Chamber Ensemble Only.” If you are unable to attend any of our scheduled dates, please contact the Artistic Director & Conductor directly to schedule an individual appointment at: ajcossey@carolinamasterchorale.com. 

 

In addition to signing up for an audition time, please complete the following online audition intake form. One form per singer (regardless of which ensemble(s) you are auditioning for). 

June Dates: (6-9 pm) 

Tuesday, June 23rd 

Wednesday, June 24th 

Thursday, June 25th 

*June audition location: King of Glory Lutheran Church, 805 11th Ave N., North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582 

 

August Dates: (6-9 pm)

 

Tuesday, August 18th

Wednesday, August 19th 

 

*August audition location: Trinity Church in Myrtle Beach, 3000 N Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577

*June audition location: King of Glory Lutheran Church, 805 11th Ave N., North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582 

For Prepared Audition Materials click below:

Carolina Master Chorale Audition Materials

CMC Chamber Ensemble Audition Materials

 

Not ready to commit?

Are you interested in singing with CMC, but not yet ready to commit to an entire season? Email our Artistic Director at ajcossey@carolinamasterchorale.com, and she will reach out with additional opportunities to sing with the Chorale, including performances of Handel’s Messiah this December and Fauré’s Requiem in February, both with the Long Bay Symphony.