Rising Middle School Auditions 

Students will complete a rhythm and pitch aptitude test  with the band teacher.  They will also have brief interview after testing. (Prior experience not required) 

Students will learn a short dance routine taught by the dance teacher and will perform it as a small group. (Students need to wear appropriate clothes and shoes that allow movement - Prior experience not required) 

Students will be required to sing the first verse of “My Country ‘Tis of Thee” from memory and complete vocal exercises with the choral teacher (Prior experience not required) 

Students must select and perform a brief monologue. Monologues may be about one minute in length. (monologues will also be provided at the audition if needed - Prior experience not required)

Sample Monologues to Use

Students will complete a rhythm and pitch aptitude test  with the strings teacher involving rhythm replication and pitch recognition. 

Calhoun Academy students and private lesson students will perform one selection choice from the current classroom method book. (Prior experience not required) 

Students will complete an art lesson on observational drawing using contour lines. The audition will involve a life-size drawing of the students' hand using a pencil.