Come sing with the Long Beach Camerata Singers under the direction of Grammy Award winning conductor, Dr. James Bass.
There are currently no openings for staff positions with Long Beach Camerata Singers or Catalyst Chamber Singers. We do, however, anticipate staffing needs for the 2026-2027 season. Please email LBCS Personnel Manager to be added to the waitlist for the next season.
Auditions for volunteer singers will take place on August 19th and October 28th*.
*PLEASE NOTE: August and October auditions are for community (volunteer) singers only. All staff positions are currently filled.
Audition Requirements:
- Please prepare one single audition piece
(Aria, Art Song or Folk Song preferred) - Pianist will be provided
- Bring a copy of your music for the pianist
- You will be asked to sight-read for the audition panel
2025-2026 Season Repertoire coming soon.
Prior to the audition process, singers will be asked to submit their availability for rehearsal and performance dates. Singers will be placed on concert rosters based on their auditions,availability and the needs of the chorus for each concert. If you have any further questions about the audition process, please direct them to our Associate Conductor, Tammi Alderman (lbcamerata@gmail.com).
Should you become a member of the Camerata Singers, you will join one of the major choral organizations in Southern California. As members, singers agree to:
- Abide by the employment agreement issued to you by the LBCS Personnel Manager.
- Study the repertoire independently and be prepared for each rehearsal.
- Provide concert attire: (dressy black), plus concert music folder.
- More detail is available in our Singer Handbook.
Rehearsals:
Camerata rehearsals are on Tuesdays (7:00-9:45 pm). This varies with the needs of each performance repertoire, but singers will be notified of additional dates well in advance of every rehearsal cycle.