Auditions for the National Lutheran Choir

The National Lutheran Choir roster is made up of volunteer singers from all walks of life with a wide range of ages, occupations, family situations, and musical experiences. Auditioning for the NLC is a multi-step process used to select the best singers for NLC’s needs and community at the time of auditions.

Auditions for the 2025-2026 Season are closed.

Additional auditions may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Questions? Contact operations manager, Kris Rongstad (she/her), at 612-722-2301 ext. 102 or kris@nlca.com.

Typical Season Schedule

Weekly Rehearsals  

  • Tuesday evenings from 7-10pm (September through early May) 

Full Concert Series 

  • All Saints Concerts: 2 performances in early November 

  • Christmas Festival: 3-4 performances in December  Note: Three rehearsals are held (Mon, Tue, Thur) prior to this concert series

  • Winter Concerts: 1-2 performances in February or March 

  • Spring Concerts:  1-2 performances in April or May 

Tour 

  • A brief tour, usually scheduled for Thursday-Saturday/Sunday in February or March of each year.

Other Required Activities 

  • All day choral retreat (a Saturday in September) 

  • Choral Tune-Up (half day, Saturday, in January or early February) 

  • Annual Gala (usually in April) 

Additional information 

  • No fees are due from singers 

  • Singers are volunteers (no paid positions beyond section leaders) 

  • The National Lutheran Choir provides singers with a robe 

  • Touring travel expenses for singers are paid by the organization