We had such an amazing time performing for William and Mary’s Family weekend! We loved sharing the stage with our friends in W&M Choir and Barksdale Treble Chorus. So many of our friends and family supported us in person and through the live stream. If you would like to watch our concert the video can be found here. We cannot wait to perform again on October 18th at 8:30 for our Bots 50th Anniversary concert!
This year is the 50th anniversary of the Botetourt Chamber Singers! In celebration of this milestone, we have some new merch for you to wear to showcase your support! We have classic merch, merch for groupies, and even some silly merch for fans of Felix Mendelssohn. We are sure that there is something for everyone! Visit our store here!
We’ve added time slots on Wednesday and Thursday for choral auditions! Auditions will now also be held at the following times:
Wednesday 8/28, 10:30-11:30 AM
Wednesday 8/28, 1:30-2:30 PM
Thursday 8/29, 2:30-3:30 PM
Auditions will still take place in Room 154 of the Music Building (551 Jamestown Rd.) The ten minute audition consists of vocalizations, pitch-matching, ear-training and sight-reading. You may bring a prepared piece if you wish. One audition covers all four choral ensembles.
Click here to sign up for an audition slot. See you there!
With the start of the fall semester quickly approaching, the choral ensembles of William & Mary are holding auditions for the 2024-2025 academic year in less than a week! Auditions will take place from Sunday, Aug 25 through Tuesday, Aug 27 from 10-4 in Room 154 of the Music Building (551 Jamestown Rd.) The ten minute audition consists of vocalizations, pitch-matching, ear-training and sight-reading. You may bring a prepared piece if you wish. One audition covers all four choral ensembles!
Additional audition time slots are also available on Wednesday 8/28 from 10:30-11:30 and from 1:30-2:30, and on Thursday 8/29 from 2:30-3:30. These auditions will take place in Room 214 of the Music Building. If none of the existing time slots work for you, please email Dr. Mark Helms at mohelms@wm.edu so we can work something out!
Click here to sign up for an audition time slot. We are so excited to hear you!
Friday, October 20th, 8:30pm
Music Building Concert Hall (551 Jamestown Rd)
Friday, October 27th, 8:00pm
Music Building Concert Hall (551 Jamestown Rd)
Featuring the Botetourt Chamber Singers, Barksdale Treble Chorus, and W&M Choir
Link to livestream:
Saturday, November 11th, 7:30pm
Music Building Concert Hall (551 Jamestown Rd)
Featuring the Botetourt Chamber Singers and the Barksdale Treble Chorus
Link to livestream:
Thursday, November 30th, 4:30-5:30pm
Colonial Williamsburg Courthouse steps
Saturday, December 2nd, 2:00pm
Music Building Concert Hall (551 Jamestown Rd)
Featuring the Botetourt Chamber Singers, Barksdale Treble Chorus, and W&M Choir
Link to livestream:
Sunday, December 3rd, 2:00-3:00pm
Merchant’s Square, Colonial Williamsburg
Saturday, December 9th, 6:15pm
Governor’s Palace, Colonial Williamsburg
Sunday, December 10th, 3:00-4:00pm
Merchant’s Square, Colonial Williamsburg
**CANCELED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER**
Saturday, February 17th, 7:30pm
Music Building Concert Hall (551 Jamestown Rd)
Fundraising performance to support the International Choral Tour Fund! Doors open at 7:00pm. This year’s theme is “Color My World,” featuring a vibrant array of Broadway songs and jazz standards.
General admission tickets are $20, and can be purchased here: www.purplepass.com/wmbotsgala
Student tickets are $5, and can be purchased at the door or by Venmo to “gala2024”.
Link to livestream: https://www.youtube.com/live/6tAIBBrua78?si=yxLLz-DrYaF5a-YX
Sunday, April 14th, 2:00pm
Wren Building Great Hall (111 Jamestown Rd)
Saturday, April 27th, 2:00pm
Music Building Concert Hall (551 Jamestown Rd)
Featuring the Botetourt Chamber Singers, Barksdale Treble Chorus, W&M Choir, and Ebony Expressions
Link to livestream: https://www.youtube.com/live/7G2YzIGChKg?si=kh7-qUr-jFN6iYSO
Saturday, May 4th, 7:30pm
Music Building Concert Hall (551 Jamestown Rd)
Featuring the Botetourt Chamber Singers, Barksdale Treble Chorus, W&M Choir, and W&M Symphony Orchestra
Student tickets are free with a W&M Student ID. General admission tickets can be purchased here: https://www.showtix4u.com/event-details/83830
It’s time to sign up for W&M Choral Auditions! If you’d like to be a part of W&M Barksdale Treble Chorus, Choir, Ebony Expressions, or the Botetourt Chamber Singers, click here to sign-up for an audition time. We’ve got audition blocks from Sun, Aug 27 – Tues, Aug 29.
Visit the Choral Ensembles website for information on each of the ensembles: https://choral.pages.wm.edu/
Please note: All auditions happen before classes begin. Contact Dr. Jamie Bartlett (jcbart@wm.edu) with questions.