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Sing with Spirito
Find your voice at Spirito Singers! There are lots of ways to get started singing with us. Audition alone or in a small group to secure your spot right away, or attend one of our Open Rehearsals to get a sense of what Spirito is like before you join.
FORTE SINGERS
No audition is required for Forte singers. Singers should come on the first day prepared to play some musical games to determine their voice’s most comfortable range.
RAGAZZE AND BRAVURA AUDITIONS
Choose the best option for your singer:​​
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PRIVATE AUDITIONS are best for singers who already have some vocal experience, or feel more comfortable singing by themselves. Private auditions include just the singer and the ensemble conductor, are held either in person or via Zoom, and include vocal warm-ups to determine range, ear training and rhythm exercises, and sight-reading (for Bravura only).
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GROUP AUDITIONS are best for singers who feel more comfortable singing with others, or who have never participated in a choir before. Group auditions are held in person, and auditioning singers will join current Spirito singers to sing some choral warmups, play musical games, and learn a simple song to sing together.
A parent or guardian must be present
for singers in grades 5-12.
Come sing with us! Click the button below to schedule your audition today.
OPEN REHEARSALS​​
Never been in choir and want to know what it’s like? Join us for an Open Rehearsal and learn what being a Spirito singer is all about. Sing warm-ups, learn new music, strengthen your listening and vocal skills, and meet people who love to sing – just like you! Loved your Open Rehearsal and want to come again? Stay afterward to meet your director and sing a placement audition, either alone or with some new friends.​
Next Open Rehearsal Dates:
Forte - September, 2025
Bravura - August, 2025
Ragazze - August, 2025
Men of Spirito - August, 2025
Our Ensembles:
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Forte
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2nd-4th grade trebles​
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Monday night rehearsals
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Performance opportunities throughout the year
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​Ragazze:
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5th-8th grade trebles
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Tuesday evening rehearsals
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Elective classes
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Performance opportunities throughout the year
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Annual regional or local tour
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Bravura
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9th-12th grade trebles
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Sunday afternoon rehearsals
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Elective classes
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Performance opportunities throughout the year
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Annual regional, national or international tour ​
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Men of Spirito:
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Tenors and Basses 18+
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Tuesday evening rehearsals
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Performance opportunities throughout the year
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Scholarships and Financial Assistance
At Spirito, we believe that every child who has the desire and ability
to sing with us should be able to do so.
Not only does Spirito provide singers with a first-rate musical education, but we also give singers a home-away-from-home, a second family where they can be creative, be curious, and be themselves.
Several levels of financial assistance and scholarships are available each year. Financial assistance is awarded on a sliding scale, with additional discounts available for families with more than one singer in Spirito ensembles. Full-tuition scholarships are awarded at the beginning of the season, and are based on a singer’s audition or vocal assessment, completed scholarship application, and letter of recommendation from a teacher or other trusted adult.
Please contact Carling FitzSimmons with questions about the application, or to inquire about sponsoring a singer for the season.
Work with Spirito
Spirito instructors are passionate collaborators, expert musicians, and enthusiastic advocates for our mission. Our instructors, conductors, and accompanists empower Spirito singers to be leaders, achieve excellence, and care for each other and their communities.
Job Opportunities
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Spirito is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status
Service Opportunities
At Spirito, we use our gifts to give back to our communities. Throughout the year, our singers participate in service projects and events throughout the Chicagoland area. If you would like Spirito’s help on an upcoming event or project for your organization, please send the details of your event as early as possible to spirito@spiritosingers.org.
 Bravura singers pack meals at Feed My Starving Children |  Ragazze singers with their homemade blankets for Loyola Blanket Ministry |
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 Ragazze singers make welcome cards for newly-arrived migrant families |  Ragazze and Bravura singers take the stage at the 2024 Elmhurst Cycling Classic |
 Ragazze and Bravura singers carol at a local retirement community in 2021 |  Ragazze and Bravura singers carol outside an audience member's home in 2021 |
 2021 Caroling |  Sorting books for Bernie's Book Bank in 2019 |
 Ragazze singers create bags and bookmarks for Bernie's Book Bank |  Men of Spirito sing the National Anthem at the 2017 Elmhurst Cycling Classic |