Rensselyrics

RENSSELEAR POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE PRESENTS

FALL 2025 AUDITIONS

Auditions for the Fall 2025 semester will be held on Tuesday September 9th & 11th from 8-10:30 pm, located at the Chapel and Cultural Center (C+CC) on the corner of Burdett Ave and Peoples Ave.

Signing up is recommended, if you want to guarantee yourself a timeslot, but walk-ins are always welcome!

THE PROCESS

Come prepared with a verse and chorus of a song you feel confident in, and that shows off your voice! If you can beatbox, come prepared to show us what you’ve got!

*Most importantly: get ready to have fun and enjoy the process! We want to see you succeed and have a great time doing it!*

If we want to hear more from you, you will be invited to a callback later in the auditions week. At your callback, we look forward to getting to know you better, personally and vocally!

WHY THE 'LYRICS?

We are more than just a performance group; we are a family. Spending our time together in rehearsals, having movie and game nights, getting coffee downtown, and exploring the Capital Region – the friendships we have built as ‘Lyrics will carry us through our time at RPI and beyond. We’ve also developed a strong alumni network, and love to connect through our shared passion for music during our annual Alumni Rehearsal and Recording Session!

Once a ‘Lyric, Always a ‘Lyric 💜

One of the great things about our group is that our music is arranged by our members, for our members, expanding to as many as 12 parts. The sound of the ‘Lyrics always changes based on the unique blend of vocal qualities that the new members bring, and we often take those qualities into account when we are arranging new songs.

Founded from the Original RPI Glee Club, the ‘Lyrics have a rich and deep connection with the RPI community. We are pround to maintain an archive of RPI-themed songs such as the Alma Mater, Hail Cheer Old RPI (RPI’s Fight Song) and All We’ve Learned at Rensselaer!

OUR PASSION

At the heart of everything we do is our shared passion for music. We are proud of the music we create, both at performances and the studio. This passion fuels our love for making music, drives us to excel on stage, and makes us all incredibly grateful to be part of the Rensselyrics family.

AUDITIONS FAQ

How do I get ready for my audition?

Prepare a solo that you think you sound good on!
Some tips:

Show off the best parts of your voice (make sure your solo fits in your range)
Limit your solo to a verse and a chorus. You can also have lyrics if you need them, auditions are super casual
Just be yourself! We want to see YOU more than anything

~ If you have questions about what solo to do or about the process, feel free to email rensselyrics@gmail.com or message The Rensselyrics on Facebook or @TheRensselyrics on Instagram! ~

What happens if I get stage fright?

Auditions make everyone nervous, but we promise to try to make them as painless as possible. Just come prepared with your solo and we'll take care of the rest!

Can I audition for and join more than one group?

While you cannot join more than one group, you are encouraged to audition for as many as you want! If you just cannot decide which to audition for, audition for all of them! All of the groups communicate to make the process as easy as possible for you and we want you to find the one that fits you best!