join the harmonics!

Audition signups for the 2026-2027 academic year will open in early Fall 2026!

Everyone is welcome! No prior musical experience required.

SIGN UP NOW

We can’t wait to hear you sing. Rock on!

Want us to perform at your house meeting, festival, or other NSO event? Email contact@stanfordharmonics.com!

  • FIRST ROUND

    WHEN: September 22 and 23, all day long!
    WHERE: Old Union 122 | Google Maps

    We prefer that you sign up ahead of time, but walk-ins for the first round are more than welcome!

    CALLBACKS

    WHEN: September 26, all day long!
    WHERE: Elliot Program Center | Google Maps

    All Stanford students are welcome and encouraged to audition. Undergrads, grad students, PhDs, frosh, co-terms, we don’t care — the group has had them all.

  • O SHOW!
    WHEN: September 20 | 7:30 PM
    WHERE: Meyer Green | Google Maps

    A once-a-year all a cappella outdoor concert, exclusive during NSO. Bring a blanket!

    DORM SHOWS!
    WHEN: September 17-21 | at night
    WHERE: a dorm near YOU!

    Residents: Want us to perform at your dorm? Let your RAs know!
    RAs: Want us to perform at your house meeting? Email contact@stanfordharmonics.com!

  • Not sure if you want to audition yet? No problem!

    Come to our table at WHITE PLAZA during NSO to hang out with us! Learn more about the group and ask us any questions you have about auditions, the group, or Stanford in general! We're excited to meet you.

    WHEN:

    • Weekdays (Sept 16 - Sept 19) — 11am - 5pm

    • Weekends (Sept 20 - Sept 21) — 10am - 2pm

    WHERE: White Plaza | Google Maps

  • Auditions consist of two stages: a first round and a callback. No prior musical experience is required. All auditions are in-person.

    FIRST ROUND
    Don’t worry if you haven’t done this before. We’ll walk you through every step of the way.

    What to expect:

    • Some easy warmups to get your voice ready.

    • A few fun pitch and rhythm exercises. We’ll demonstrate before you try.

    • Our favorite part: Your SOLO!

      • Prepare a 30-60 second unaccompanied solo of your choice.

      • It doesn’t matter what it is. We’ve heard everything from Happy Birthday to opera to Evanescence!

      • Have fun and show us what you’ve got!

    CALLBACK
    Getting invited to a callback can be both exciting and scary. We want to support you no matter what.

    What to expect:

    • TWO songs to learn from the Harmonics’ awesome repertoire.

    • A group music learning session to learn together with other callbackees.

    • A current Harmonics member will be your personal callback buddy, so you’re never learning on your own.

    • Music learning materials in pdf, MIDI, and mp3 format. We’ve got you covered no matter how you learn.

    • During the callback, you’ll perform each piece twice:

      • Once with a current Harmonics member singing with you on your part.

      • Once with you holding your own.