Naya is a dynamic and challenging choir of an exceptional choral standard. Every two years, we look for passionate and skilled musicians to be part of the coming 18-month season. If you’d like to be notified about auditions for future Naya seasons, join our auditions mailing list (below). Also, be sure to follow our social media for reminders about upcoming auditions.

What's in the audition?

There are 3 parts to the audition:

1. Sing a solo piece of your choice. The piece can be in any style. You can sing unaccompanied, accompanied (by yourself) or you can bring a backing track. If you choose the latter, please make sure there are no other lead vocals on the track.

2. Sing a canon chosen by us with a member of the audition panel. You can download this year’s canon here.

3. Sight reading.

2024 Season Calendar

The season usually evolves a little as the year progresses, and as opportunities present themselves.

Welcome BBQ: 5:30pm, Sunday 28 January

First Rehearsal: Thursday 29 February, 7pm

Photoshoot: TBA (normally a weekend in March)

Retreat: Friday 3 – Sunday 5 May at Nanga Bush Camp. This will be a weekend away to get to know everyone better, and hone our skills as we build towards our first performance. The retreat is a vital part of the season.

Busselton Songfest: Fri 21 to Sun 23 June, 2024.

Mid-Season Concert: 7:30pm on Fri 20 and Sat 21 September, in the Beasley Auditorium at Perth Modern School.

End-of-Season Concert: Light and Sound - TBA. Currently aiming for a Friday and Saturday evening in May/June 2025 at All Saints College.

Fees

Choristers audition to be a part of Naya for an 18-month season, and pay a fee at the beginning of the season as part of accepting an offered place. Total season fees vary depending on what is planned for that year.

The 2024-25 season will include a retreat - a weekend away to get to know everyone better, and hone our skills as we build towards our first performance. The retreat is a vital part of the season.

Total fees for 2024-25 will be $790.

Fee Schedule
Season fee: $560. Half ($280) due by 14 Feb to accept your place, remaining $280 due by 14 March.
Retreat fee: $230 due by 14 April (includes all meals and accommodation).

Rehearsals

Many Naya choristers will tell you that rehearsals are the highlight of their week. They're fun, challenging, and full of laughs. That being said...

We consider rehearsals to be sacred. Naya aims to be an outstanding ensemble, and rehearsals are the foundation on which everything about the choirs sits - musically, culturally and organisationally. Please consider your commitments for the coming year. We expect that if you are offered a place and accept it that you are committed to being at every rehearsal, rain or shine. The only exceptions are if you are unwell or have a previously-booked performance with another group.

By default, Naya performs all music from memory. This means that on a weekly basis you will be asked to memorise music for the following week's rehearsal. If you do not know your music by the appropriate time, you will be asked not to perform in the relevant performances.

Auditions Mailing List

Join this mailing list to to be notified when auditions open each year.