We encourage and welcome visitors, both singersand non-singers. You will find an abundance of good music and fellowship,whether you simply choose to enjoy the rehearsal by sitting in front andlistening to the chorus, or whether you chose to jump on the risers and singwith the chorus. We are always looking for new members, men who like to singclose, four-part harmony a cappella style, but guests are always welcome to comeand experience a Penn-Ohio rehearsal just to see what it is like.

Virtually every singer who attends his very firstPenn-Ohio Singers rehearsal or show is somewhat "awed" by thecombination of sound and choreography. However, every member on our risers hadto start from square one, learning the necessary music andperformance skills over a period of months. Developing these skills takes timeand commitment, and concentrated dedication. But when you are striving to becomethe best at what you do, the rewards far outweigh the effort.

If you are interested in becoming a Penn-Ohio Singer,you must attend three rehearsals before you become eligible to join. At thattime you will be given a voice placement, which consists of a member of theMusic Team taking you aside and assessing your ability to match pitches, yourvocal range, your ability to stay in tune and your ability to sing a harmonypart. Music reading and sight-reading skills, while helpful, are NOTrequirements of membership in the Penn-Ohio Singers. Any time after completing avoice placement, you are eligible for the performance audition. In this audition,you will perform a simple song in quartet style in front of the Music Team.While you perform, the Music Team listens to your ability to carry your part.Your performance DOES NOT have to be perfect and you DO NOT have to be a trainedsinger to pass this audition. Some prospective members are unable to pass theperformance audition on their first attempt. If, due to nervousness or recentsinging inactivity, you are unable to pass this audition, you are welcome to try again.

Upon successful completion of the performanceaudition, and Music Team and Chapter Board of Directors approval for membership,a Chapter member will guide you through a checklist of steps (applicationcompletion, dues and fees to be paid, uniform measurements, etc.) necessary tocomplete the membership process. The process from initial visit to membershipusually takes a few months, during which you will take your place on the risers.