Love the sound of great a cappella vocal harmony? Itching to sing fun songs with awesome singers who share your interest, or just wanting to see some incredible performances of live vocal music? Then we're looking for you!
Atlanta Vocal Project is Georgia's premier men's a cappella chorus specializing in barbershop and other harmony-based musical styles, celebrating 20 years of entertaining North Georgia. Our group includes singers of all ages, from high school to retiree. It's really easy to come check us out pressure-free. Just visit any chorus rehearsal Thursdays at 7pm and jump right in singing music with us! Perfect for talented singers who want to learn from experienced vocal coaches while having a blast making great music.
Guest Information
Below is some very general information for anyone interested in visiting or auditioning for membership in Atlanta Vocal Project. If you have any questions about the process, talk to our Membership VP at rehearsal or call 404-941-6385 and leave a message. Someone from the chorus will give you a call back.
The Atlanta Vocal Project rehearses every Thursday evening from 7:00 to 10:00 PM at the Church at St. John on Mt. Paran Rd. Any temporary changes to this schedule are noted in the calendar.
Rehearsal Breakdown
What to Expect at a Typical AVP Rehearsal
We try to ensure that each active member has the opportunity to improve artistically every week. The rehearsal format below is designed to accomplish this. This format is typical, but the specifics will sometimes vary depending on different preparations.
6:45 PM Check-InStep 1 of 5
Each new guest will be given sheet music and assigned a shadow upon check-in by 7 PM. Your shadow is an active chorus member who sings your voice part and can stand near you on the risers. He can help answer questions about music, procedures, and where to go for stuff.
Warm-Up & Ensemble SoundStep 2 of 5
Each rehearsal starts at 7PM with a focus session. We expect each member to arrive vocally warmed up, so we begin by spending some time focusing our individual voices into an ensemble sound and making sure we're all mentally focused on the vocal craft and techniques required to accomplish this. Guests are encouraged to participate in this block of rehearsal.
Repertoire & ActivitiesStep 3 of 5
Once we're ready to rock, our directors will lead us through singing current and new repertoire songs for upcoming performances. We may break out for sectional work or try some fun musical activities in between songs. There is also a mid-rehearsal break for water, socializing, and sometimes even snacks!
Guest ParticipationStep 4 of 5
Most of the time, guests are welcome to sing along with us all night, although occasionally they may be asked to sit to the side if there is a specific need for the active chorus to refine our performance for a contest or concert coming up soon.
AfterglowStep 5 of 5
We typically end a bit before 10 PM, but many of us go out afterwards to a local restaurant for food, drinks, or singing tags together! This afterglow is a great way to wind down after a productive chorus rehearsal while getting some time to bond with our brothers in harmony. Plus we tend to work up an appetite!
What to expect most: hard work, musical excellence, and FUN!
Vocal Range Guide
Find Your Voice in the Chord
Not sure where you fit? In barbershop harmony, each part serves a distinct musical role. Listen to the sample ranges below to find where your voice feels most natural.
Harmony Above
Tenor
C4 – C5
Sings pure, light lyric or falsetto harmony consistently above the melody to crown the barbershop chord.
Melody
Lead
D3 – G4
Carries the principal melody with lyric clarity, passion, and strong rhythmic authority throughout the chorus.
The Glue
Baritone
C3 – F4
Weaves above and below the lead with exceptional flexibility and precision to fill out harmonic color.
Foundation
Bass
F2 – B♭3
Lays down the resonant acoustic foundation and deep root tones that power the chorus’s ringing overtones.
Ready to ring chords?
Try singing with us this Thursday!
Audition Process
Pre-audition: The pre-audition can occur very simply by a guest requesting it, which can be done as early as your 2nd rehearsal. During the pre-audition, a music team member will stand near you while you sing with the chorus and listen to you sing. Following rehearsal, your "listener" will either:
Suggest some things for you to focus on before you audition. In this case, feel free to request further help or clarification! You are strongly encouraged to work on these things, and then return for another pre-audition within 2 weeks.
Invite you to audition! In this case, you will be able to take the skills portion of the audition as soon as the very next week.
Skills Test: If this is at least your 3rd rehearsal, and if you previously passed the pre-audition, a music team member can give you the skills portion of our audition (about 20 minutes long).
You'll sit down one-on-one and do some simple vocal exercises together to gauge your general musical abilities and vocal range.
Quartet Audition: Once you have successfully passed the Skills Test, you are then asked to prepare for the quartet audition. This consists of singing our audition song in a quartet for a few members of our music team. Singing the part you wish to sing within the chorus, you will be accompanied by the section leaders of the other 3 parts.
You'll sing the song once from memory. We will give you our initial assessment that might include a small amount of coaching. Then we'll have you sing the song a 2nd time. The quartet audition will typically occur before or after rehearsal, or during a break. Music and learning files for this song can be found here.
Audition Summary
1. Pre-audition: Requested by you (talk to our membership team) as early as your 2nd consecutive visit.
2. Skills Test: Following a successful pre-audition, you will be invited to take the skills portion of the audition. The skills audition will typically be done during rehearsal.
3. Quartet audition: Following successful completion of the skills test, you will be invited to take the quartet audition. Music and learning files for this song can be found here. After successful completion of this ‐ Congratulations! You're welcome to become a member of the Atlanta Vocal Project!
If you would like more information about singing with Atlanta's premier men's a cappella chorus, please send an email to [email protected].
If you would like more information about singing with Atlanta's premier men's a cappella chorus, send an email to [email protected]
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