Since 1893, we have been ambassadors of Texas A&M. Performing over seventy concerts each year takes us across the state of Texas, throughout the country, and often around the world. Our membership ranges from All-State Choir members to guys who just like to sing for fun; from Corps members to non-reg. Corps membership is not required!  We invite you to come join the Singing Cadets and help us represent the best university in the world.

Audition Process – You can audition now!!!

1. Email the Director of the Singing Cadets, David Kipp, at dkipp@tamu.edu or sign up by clicking HERE. You will audition in-person (or in some cases, via Zoom) at the selected time with Mr. Kipp.
2. Warm up your voice prior to the audition.
3. All auditions will be in-person (or through Zoom) at the appointed time
4. During that audition you will sing acapella the first verse of “My Country ‘Tis of Thee” melody in multiple keys (medium, high, and low), given to you by the Director to help with voicing and overall voice quality.
5. You will then “sightread” a short melody (sent to you).  You are welcome to use any sight-reading technique, including singing it all on “lah.”
6. Singing Cadet auditions will also include a short interview with members of the Singing Cadets in-person or via Zoom at a later time (usually the next day) setup by the Vice-President of the Singing Cadets .
7. You will be informed of the results of the audition/interview within 24 hours by the Vice-President of the Singing Cadets.
8. When informed of acceptance you will register for the Singing Cadets as a part of registration (during New Student Conferences for incoming students). MUSC 290-503 – SINGING CADETS.
9. You will receive a few communications throughout the summer preparing you for your entrance as a Singing Cadet.
10. Prior to the first week of class (typically the weekend before classes start) there will be an orientation meeting for all members to go over the procedures, expectations, concert dress, schedule, etc.

If  you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Director, David Kipp at dkipp@tamu.edu.

Auditions for Fall 2023 will be in-person or via Zoom, whichever is more convenient for you.  The most important thing to consider before auditioning is our rehearsal times. Our rehearsals are held during normal class periods as listed below and the choir rehearses 4 days a week. Please make sure that your schedule allows for these times.

Rehearsal Times

• Monday and Wednesday: 3:00 – 3:50 PM
• Tuesday and Thursday: 3:55 – 5:10 PM

Audition Dates

Open auditions are held throughout the spring & summer and during the first week of every Fall and Spring semester. You are welcome to contact us for an audition at any time.  However, if accepted, membership will not begin until the next full semester.

To set up an audition time, you can email the Director of the Singing Cadets, David Kipp at dkipp@tamu.edu or clicking HERE

The Aggienizors, the Quad, and the Salty Dogs

The Singing Cadets also have two vocal ensemble quartets called the Aggienizors and the Quad. They are barbershop quartets that are auditioned for from within the Singing Cadets each fall. In addition, the choir features a sea shanty group known as the Salty Dogs which is available to all members of the Singing Cadets without audition!