Cuore are holding rolling auditions through May/June to fill limited vacancies for advanced singers on all voice parts. We are always interested in hearing from experienced high-level ensemble singers. Our 2026 plans include Choral Evensong in Christ Church Cathedral Dublin, recording sessions for our first album, and our annual Christmas concert with old favourites and contemporary premieres.
Singers Who Thrive in Cuoređź‘‚Musicianship: Confident sight-reader; good vocal technique. Many members are music educators or conductors.
🏛️ High-level Experience: Typically sang recently with a university, conservatory, cathedral, or competitive chamber choir. For emerging singers, we’re also interested in your trajectory and potential.
🌍 Age & Diversity: All adults welcome. Average age early 20s to mid 50s. We’re an international group with 10 nationalities from 3 continents.
Weekly Rehearsals Together⏰ When: Thursday evenings, 7:30pm–9:40pm. Occasional sectional & weekend rehearsals.
đź“ŤWhere: Central Dublin 2 venue. Secure bike parking & free on-street car parking.
🚊Transport: Near Harcourt or Charlemont on Luas Green line, and many bus routes. Easy cycle from Grand Canal / Silicon Docks / Trinity / UCD / TUD.
🫱🏼‍🫲🏾 Commitment: Max 2 Thursday absences per concert. “Hybrid” rehearsals on Zoom if you’re away or unwell. Regular individual practice between rehearsals.
Repertoire We Love🎵 Classical: From luminous Renaissance polyphony to lush Romantic harmonies and bold contemporary premieres. Special love for unaccompanied works by living & female composers.
🎻 Local: Irish‑language gems and evocative works by Rhona Clarke, Seán Doherty, Michael McGlynn, and other voices shaping Ireland’s choral sound today.
🎶 International: Music in many languages. Open to meaningful repertoire from your culture.
🎧 Our Sound: Live a capella recordings available on our YouTube channel.
Choir Life🎉 Social: Mid-rehearsal snacks and chats, continued in a nearby pub after. Plus post-concert parties, BBQs, and trips away, often with an impromptu choir trad session.
đź“… Choir Year: Term 1: Sep-Dec; Term 2: Jan-June. Concerts in beautiful venues. Occasional tours and competitions.
Membership Costs💶 Fees: €170 per term; reduced & flexible payments available. Covers venue, conductor, workshops & score licenses.
🎼 Scores: Digital-first; bring your tablet/print-out (loan tablet or extra print-outs on request).
đź‘— Performance Uniform: All-black, likely from your existing wardrobe (plus choir-provided accents).
How to Joinđź“ť Apply to Audition: Submit our singer application form.
🗣️ Audition: 10-15 mins: range check, ear tests, 1-min solo excerpt, and sight-singing.
💚 No need to be nervous! We’re welcoming and supportive at audition; we want you to succeed!
How We Follow Up⚡ Immediate: Automatic acknowledgement, with an emailed confirmation of your form submission.
⏳ 1-2 weeks (during term time): We’ll respond with next steps. Even if it’s a “No” or “Not right now”, we try to give useful feedback.
📬 Haven’t heard back? Sorry, but it happens! Check your spam and then email us.

If Cuore sounds like your kind of choir, we’d love to hear from you. Apply To Join Cuore