CRESCENT CHOIR
A choral project led by Sophia Corinne, bringing original music by local artists to life.
Rooted in the Asheville area, Crescent Choir brings skilled musicians and experienced singers together to make ambitious new work. The project is made up of two interconnected ensembles: Crescent Choir, a larger mixed-voice choir, and Moon Choir, a small femme-centered ensemble that grows out of the full group. Together, they form a single artistic container devoted to collaboration, rigorous listening and music-making, sharing carefully shaped work through live performance.
THE ENSEMBLES
CRESCENT CHOIR
A larger mixed-voice ensemble open to singers of all genders. All participants rehearse weekly as part of Crescent Choir, working on original repertoire arranged for the group. Returning members do not re-audition each season but are asked to confirm their participation; brief vocal check-ins may be scheduled as needed to support part placement and ensemble balance.
MOON CHOIR
A smaller, femme-centered ensemble (trans inclusive) drawn from Crescent Choir based on musical fit and balance needs. It focuses on music that benefits from intimacy, clarity, and lighter or higher vocal textures. Moon Choir is thoughtfully re-cast each season, and all singers — including returning members — participate in the seasonal audition process.
HOW IT WORKS
Crescent Choir operates in focused, seasonal cycles. Each season centers a small selection of original music by local artists, arranged for the ensemble and developed over a 10-week rehearsal process.
Rehearsals emphasize close listening, musical precision, and collective responsibility. Through shared practices such as solfège warmups, we build a common musical language that supports both song-based and experimental music. The creative process is approached with care and rigor, making space for both depth and joy as the work takes shape.
All singers rehearse together, with Moon Choir emerging from the full group for select repertoire.
Each season culminates in a live performance, offering the music back to the community it came from.
WORKING WITH SONGWRITERS
Our repertoire is drawn from original work by local songwriters, bands and composers. Selected pieces are arranged by Sophia Corinne in collaboration with the songwriter, shaping each work for the specific voices and ensemble performing it. This process is approached as a dialogue, honoring the original material while adapting it for collective, embodied performance.
When a song is selected, the writer becomes part of the artistic process — not just the program. We believe the strongest musical culture happens when writers are embedded in the ensemble — singing each other’s work and shaping it from within. To support both community depth and artistic expression, if your song is selected each songwriter is expected to audition to sing in the choir and participate as a full ensemble member for the season.
The participation fee for singing in the choir is waived if a piece you’ve composed is programmed for the season.
ACCESS & PARTICIPATION
TIME & COMMITMENT
Crescent Choir is an auditioned ensemble with a defined seasonal commitment. We’re looking for singers who are able to show up consistently and engage fully in the process. Singers commit to weekly rehearsals over a 10-week season, as well as the dress rehearsal final performances. Because the work builds collectively over time, regular attendance is essential.
WINTER 2027 SEASON
January 20th - March 24th at Bellsong Farm (22 Franny’s Farm Rd. Leicester, NC)
Tuesdays for 10 weeks:
5:30–6:30 — (optional) communal dinner & arrival
6:30–8:00 — Crescent Choir
8:15–9:15 — Moon Choir
Dress Rehearsal: Thursday March 26th @ 7pm
Season Performances:
Friday March 27th @ 7pm, soundcheck @ 4pm
Saturday, March 28th @ 7pm, soundcheck @ 4pm
Sunday, March 29th @ 4pm, soundcheck @ 1pm
COST
Participation is offered on a sliding scale $150-250 for the season. This supports the time involved in facilitating rehearsals, arranging music, and producing the final performance. No one is asked to pay until after invitations are extended.
If a piece you’ve composed is programmed this season, the participation fee for singing in the choir is waived.
ACCESS
If cost is a barrier, you’re welcome to note that in the audition form, or via email. We value access and will do our best to make participation possible for singers who are able to commit to the process.
AUDITIONS
We’re seeking committed, experienced singers for a 10-week choral project featuring original music by local artists. Auditions include a short recording and a few questions, submitted through our form.
Stay in the loop
If you’d like to hear about upcoming performances, auditions, and song submissions, you’re welcome to join the list.
QUESTIONS? Email crescentchoirmusic@gmail.com