‘We are an amateur choir, performing with world-class orchestras and soloists in Ealing, as well as Central London and occasionally abroad ... Ealing Choral Society is an auditioned choir. The auditions are a means of ensuring a certain level of ability on entry to the choir, and that these levels are maintained subsequently. Given that we are currently attracting so many new members and retaining most current members, competition for places, particularly in the soprano and alto sections, is now very strong. And with limited space in our rehearsal and performance venues, the auditions are more significant than they might have been previously.’