• Do I have to have previous singing experience?
Not at all! Having done things like choir previously won't count for or against you. In fact, a number of current whispers never sang in high school. However, we strongly recommend that you have at least a little experience reading music.

• What voice parts are you looking for?
We are always looking for any and all voice parts. Seriously.

• What do I have to prepare for an audition?
The first audition is very laid back. Each slot is 10 minutes long, and during that time we will have you warm up and sing some scales, count/clap/snap some rhythms, and sing a verse and chorus of a song of your choice (anything you think shows off your voice best!). It's very chill, low-key, and doesn’t take long at all - we just want to hear you sing!

• What about in a callback?
Callbacks require a little more preparation. If you are called back, you will need to prepare another part (verse & chorus) of any song that you think shows off your voice best. We prefer you sing a different song and genre of music than in your first audition, but its not held against you if you sing the same song twice.

• Where and when do I find out if I made it?
Callback Lists are posted at Friedman Lounge in Wohl and on the doors of the Music School in the early morning of Monday, Sept. 5, 2005. Final audition results will be posted late at night on Thursday, September 8, 2005. All groups post on the ACAC board simultaneously.

• Can I audition for more than one group?
Yes, of course. You may schedule an audition with as many groups as you like. Callbacks get a bit trickier to explain, so we recommend coming to the All A-Cappella Group Information Session (Fall Semester Only) to become acquainted with all the groups at WashU and learn more about how our audition process works. Check out the ACAC website for a full explanation of the process.

• How much of a time commitment is the group?
A big one. Whispers rehearse seven hours a week, tour over fall and spring breaks, and perform at numerous gigs each semester, in addition to recording, competing, singing around campus, and hosting our big annual concert in March. Of course, we also have a ton of fun together!

• Is all that worth it?
YES YES YES YES. A thousand times over. Ask anyone.

• Can I do anything else at WashU?
Of course. There are lots of other options at WashU, and Whispers are known for always being busy! Current members are members of fraternities and sororities, Residential Advisors, members of student government, on Intramural sport teams, sing with Chamber Choir, work for admissions, and have held down a jobs, have appeared in PAD shows, AST shows, danced with Jive (dance team) and the Salsa Team, volunteered at community service organizations, and taken full WashU course loads, all while singing with the Whispers.

• Where do I sign up!?
You can sign up right now at the bottom of this page, at the All A Cappella Info Session, during Dorm Storming or any other performance/appearance, or at our tables in Wohl and Mallinckrodt the week of auditions.

• I still have some questions!
If you have other questions, shoot us an email, give us a call, or come talk to us at our tables during sign up week! Julia, our GC, is always available to answer your questions too…call her at 202.236.8606!