Spring 2026 Concert Chorale
Music 55, Section 4152
Jeremiah Selvey Convento, Director
SMC Concert Chorale & SMC Chamber Choir, directed by Dr. Jeremiah Selvey Convento, will collaborate with a professional chamber orchestra in a performance of Franz Schubert's Mass in G & works by Beethoven and modern composers at The Broad Stage on June 4 and June 5.
Voice Placements (PAC 107)
- Tuesday, February 10, and Thursday, February 12 | 4 – 6 p.m.
- Wednesday, February 11 | 7 – 9 p.m.
First Rehearsal
- Wednesday, February 18 | 6:45 – 9:50 p.m. | PAC 107
Weekly Rehearsals
The Edye in the Performing Arts Center, Room 107
February 18 to June 10
- Full Choir Rehearsals: Wednesdays, 6:45 – 9:50 p.m.
- Rotating Sectionals: Wednesdays, 6 – 6:45 p.m.
Additional Required Calls
- Saturday, May 16 | 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. | PAC 309 | Chorale / Chamber Retreat #1
- Saturday, May 30 | 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. | PAC 309 | Chorale / Chamber Retreat #2
- Wednesday, June 3 | 5 – 10 p.m. | Dress Rehearsal #1 (Broad Stage)
- Thursday, June 4 | 3:30 – 5 p.m. | Dress Rehearsal #2 Chamber only (Broad Stage)
- Thursday, June 4 | 7:30 p.m. | Concert #1 Performance (Broad Stage) | Call Time: as early as 5:30 p.m.
- Friday, June 5 | 7:30 p.m. | Concert #2 Performance (Broad Stage) | Call Time: as early as 5:30 p.m.
- Wednesday, June 10 | 7 – 8:30 p.m. | PAC 107 | Final Exam: Open Rehearsal & Auditions/Placements for Next Semester
Voice Placements
(to be completed prior to first rehearsal)
Concert Chorale does NOT require auditions, just a screening to ensure that you match pitch easily and that you are placed into the proper section given your vocal development and range at the beginning of the semester. If you have been in a performance with the director at SMC and your voice has not changed, you do not need to do a voice placement. All others must complete a voice placement in order to be eligible to participate. During your voice placement screening, the director will listen to your voice so they can best place you into the section of the Chorale where you will most successfully achieve both your best vocalism and contribute most significantly vocally and musically to the Chorale’s artistic product.
Requisite Skills
While reading music is not required as a starting point, you will be expected to learn your way quickly around a musical page, so you can keep up in rehearsal. Don't worry! We can pair you with a seasoned veteran to help mentor you; we just ask that you be eager and ready to learn. Additionally, you should be able to match basic pitch. You must also be willing to practice languages, notes, rhythms, vocalism, and artistry on your own outside of rehearsal to reinforce what we accomplish in the rehearsal and to learn whatever you may not have picked up in the allotted rehearsal time. This commitment may require as little as 15 minutes a week if you are advanced, or perhaps 2-3 hours a week if you are a beginner and/or struggling. We regularly provide online tools as well as tutoring to help you improve and become more efficient in your practice.
Spring 2026 Chamber Choir
Music 59, Section 2613
Jeremiah Selvey Convento, Director
SMC Chamber Choir & SMC Concert Chorale, directed by Dr. Jeremiah Selvey Convento, will collaborate with a professional chamber orchestra in a performance of Franz Schubert's Mass in G & works by Beethoven and modern composers at The Broad Stage on June 4 and June 5.
In addition, SMC Chamber Choir will perform chamber vocal works and participate 3 performances of their own.
Auditions (PAC 107)
- Tuesday, February 10, and Thursday, February 12 | 4 – 6 p.m.
- Wednesday, February 11 | 7 – 9 p.m.
First Rehearsals/Callback Rehearsals
- Tuesday, February 17 | 3:45 – 5:05 p.m. | PAC 107
- Thursday, February 19 | 3:45 – 5:05 p.m. | PAC 107
Weekly Rehearsals
The Edye in the Performing Arts Center, Room 107
February 17 to June 4
- Full Choir Rehearsals: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 3:45 – 5:05 p.m.
- Rotating Sectionals: Tuesdays, 5:15 – 6:35 p.m.
Additional Required Calls
- Saturday, February 28 | 12 – 10 p.m. (more specific hours TBD) | USC Choral Invitational (SMC, then USC)
- Thursday, April 9 | 3:30 – 10 p.m. | Dress Rehearsal & Performance for Chamber Choir Concert (PAC 107)
- Tuesday, April 21 | 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Field Trip: Choir Exchange (Santa Monica High School)
- Saturday, May 16 | 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. | PAC 309 | Chorale / Chamber Retreat #1
- Saturday, May 30 | 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. | PAC 309 | Chorale / Chamber Retreat #2
- Wednesday, June 3 | 5 – 10 p.m. | Dress Rehearsal #1 (Broad Stage)
- Thursday, June 4 | 3:30 – 5 p.m. | Dress Rehearsal #2 Chamber only (Broad Stage)
- Thursday, June 4 | 7:30 p.m. | Concert #1 Performance (Broad Stage) | Call Time: as early as 5:30 p.m.
- Friday, June 5 | 7:30 p.m. | Concert #2 Performance (Broad Stage) | Call Time: as early as 5:30 p.m.
- Tuesday, June 9 | 3:30 – 6:30 p.m. | PAC 107 | Final Exam
- Wednesday, June 10 | 7 – 8:30 p.m. | PAC 107 | Open Rehearsal & Auditions/Placements for Next Semester
Auditions
(to be completed prior to first rehearsal)
Chamber Choir is SMC’S most select choir and requires an audition. During your audition, the director will listen for the same requisite skills required of Concert Chorale (see information under Voice Placements for Concert Chorale), as well as your ability to demonstrate significant potential for vocal growth and development and musicianship skills (music literacy, tuning, listening, etc.). The director will be listening to your range (and tone quality throughout your range), your capacity for pitch memory up to 4 sequential notes, your ability to sight read, and your ability to learn on your own a section of music without supportive resources. The combination of music reading, consistent singing tone, choral experience, and personal drive and commitment that you bring will help determine where you best fit in SMC’s choral program.
Requisite Skills
In addition to the skills assessed in the audition, you must also be able and willing to practice language, notes, rhythms, vocalism, and artistry on your own outside of rehearsal to reinforce what we accomplish in the rehearsal and to learn whatever you may not have picked up in the allotted rehearsal time. This commitment typically requires 1-2 hours per week outside of rehearsals. We regularly provide online tools as well as tutoring to help you improve and become more efficient in your practice.