Join Us!
The Rackham Symphony Choir is interested in attracting talented singers who have a passion for music and are ready to accept challenges. Singing members are selected by audition from among experienced choral singers throughout the Detroit metropolitan area.

Singing with the Rackham Symphony Choir is a challenging and rewarding experience. We perform 3 or 4 major works each year. Click here to learn more about our past performances. As a singing member, you can expect to have fun, and work on challenging, non-traditional works. We perform in a variety of venues with frequent guest conductors and guest artists.

The Rackham Symphony Choir is committed to the highest standards of quality.

If you are interested in Auditioning…
Auditioning is easy. First, simply complete the Audition Application Form. Our Music Director will contact you to schedule an audition. Singers should be prepared to sing one piece of music and should bring an extra copy for the pianist. Accompaniment will be provided. You may be asked to sight read and vocalize. Most auditions take about 15 minutes.

WANTED: SPIRITED SINGERS AND MUSIC LOVERS
FOR INNOVATIVE REPERTOIRE

DETROIT, Michigan, May 21, 2008… Rackham Symphony Choir, noted for their multi media and multi cultural works, is launching their most ambitious membership drive for the 2008- 2009 season.

Auditions will be held by appointment only on June 12 for singers of all voices, soprano alto, tenor and bass. Singers must complete an application and request an audition online at www.rackhamchoir.org. For more information, contact Rackham Choir at (313) 404-0222.

The Rackham Symphony Choir is interested in attracting talented singers who have a passion for music and are ready to accept challenges. Members are selected by audition from among experienced choral singers throughout the Detroit metropolitan area. Members work on challenging, non-traditional pieces under the direction of Music Director Suzanne Mallare Acton.

The upcoming season includes the choir participating in two live recordings. The concerts include An Evening of Theatre Favorites--Opera to Broadway with the Lexington Bach Festival in September of 2008; Too Hot To Handel-Detroit’s sizzling holiday celebration in December of 2008; Dear Mrs. Parks--with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra to be recorded live in March 2009 and The Armed Man: A Concert for Peace-uniting film, orchestra and choir to be recorded live in April 2009.

Rackham Symphony Choir is a membership, dues paying group that rehearses weekly for approximately 9 months a year in preparation for three to four presentations each season. Qualified high school students and other members may qualify to receive a full scholarship for their dues.

Some selections from Rackham Symphony Choir Premiere Hits under the direction of Suzanne Mallare Acton, conductor, include Let My People Go! A Spiritual Journey Along the Underground Railroad, 2008; The Armed Man: A Concert for Peace, 2007 and RSC original film The Armed Boy; Jump, Jive, Swing & Sing: A Tribute to the Songs of the 1940’s with the Fats Waller Revue, 2006. Others are The Holocaust Cantata, 2005 at Holocaust Memorial Center Grand Opening; Voices of Light, 2002 with composer Richard Einhorn and their signature Too Hot to Handel: Premiered in Detroit 2002, Chicago 2006.

Since 1949, Rackham Symphony Choir has been presenting choral music of the highest artistic quality. Our members just love music- both traditional choral shows and innovative multi -media presentations. Members are of all ages and backgrounds. To learn more about becoming a member, visit www.rackhamchoir.org and sign up to schedule a private audition with Music Director Suzanne Mallare Acton.