Auditions

Interested in joining our family? Check out our audition FAQs at the bottom of the page and follow our Instagram (@thekeyelements) for frequent updates.

We can’t wait to meet you!

Fall 2026 Audition Schedule

  • For open auditions, you'll be asked to sing a verse and chorus of any song of your choosing, and we'll run through a few quick vocal warm-ups. Feel free to come to any day of our open auditions, though the earlier, the better! You can come any time during the allotted timeslot, and your audition will take roughly 5 minutes.

  • For open auditions, you'll be asked to sing a verse and chorus of any song of your choosing, and we'll run through a few quick vocal warm-ups. Feel free to come to any day of our open auditions, though the earlier, the better! You can come any time during the allotted timeslot, and your audition will take roughly 5 minutes.

  • For open auditions, you'll be asked to sing a verse and chorus of any song of your choosing, and we'll run through a few quick vocal warm-ups. Feel free to come to any day of our open auditions, though the earlier, the better! You can come any time during the allotted timeslot, and your audition will take roughly 5 minutes.

  • For open auditions, you'll be asked to sing a verse and chorus of any song of your choosing, and we'll run through a few quick vocal warm-ups. Feel free to come to any day of our open auditions, though the earlier, the better! You can come any time during the allotted timeslot, and your audition will take roughly 5 minutes.

  • After your open audition, you'll get an email update on whether we'll be hearing you at our invite-only callbacks. For this round, we'll ask you to sing another verse and chorus of a different song, and you'll get the chance to bond and connect with our group!

Audition Interest Form

We are so excited about your interest in joining The Key Elements! Complete this form so we can keep you up to date about our upcoming auditions.

Audition FAQs

  • There are three rounds: an audition and two callbacks.

    In the open audition round, just show up to any of our walk-in time slots (details above). We’ll walk you through some simple vocal exercise and give you the opportunity to show off your skills! You only need to come once, and we recommend coming sooner rather than later, as auditions are first come first serve.

    You only need to come once, and we recommend coming earlier rather than later, as auditions are first come first serve.

    The next two rounds are invite only callbacks. Look out for an email from the president for next steps. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to email us at thekeyelements.cu@gmail.com or the A Cappella Advisory Council (ACAC) at president@cornellacac.com .

  • For voice auditions, come in with a verse and chorus (or 60 seconds) of a song that showcases your talent. We’ll walk you through the rest!

    For vocal percussion (VP) auditions, come in with a 30 second beat that showcases all of the sounds that you are able to make (kick, hi hat, snare, toms, cymbals, etc).

    If you can sing and perc, prepare both!

  • We pride ourselves on both our incredible sound and our electric energy, so we want members who have an equal passion for music and for fun!

    We’re a co-ed SATB + VP group, so we’re looking for every voice part as well as vocal percussionists! Don’t worry if you don’t know your voice part. We’ll place you where you belong :)