CLAY PIT CROONERS
A Cappella

Clay Pit Crooners A Cappella

Description: The Belmont High School A Cappella group The Clay Pit Crooners is a select vocal ensemble of 14-20 members, performing a variety of repertoire in pop, rock, country, R&B, and other more contemporary musical styles. This group is mainly student-led, with student directors who prepare and execute well organized rehearsals with occasional assistance from the choral director. This ensemble is treated like a collegiate level A Cappella group, with performance opportunities throughout the year, plus the potential to compete in regional Varsity Vocals ICHSA competitions, culminating in our Spring A Cappella Night.

Rehearsal Days/Times: Tuesdays 2:45-4:15pm (eventually extending to later end times as we approach performances)

Who can audition: Any incoming 9th grader looking to audition MUST be enrolled in an in-school music ensemble (chorus, band, or orchestra). 10-12th graders and returning members do not need to be enrolled in an in-school ensemble*, however priority will be given to those students that ARE enrolled in an in-school music ensemble. If you are interested in being a part of A Cappella during your time in high school we highly encourage you to become a member of the BHS Chorus to hone those skills that will help you become an even more successful musician and A Cappella singer. 

*Students who are not enrolled in an in-school music ensemble, but would still like to audition for Clay Pit Crooners must provide a written reference from a voice/instrumental private teacher or theater director/coach with contact information. Please contact Ms. Donovan if you are struggling to provide this.

AUDITION INFORMATION:

What to audition with: Please sing approximately 1-2 minutes of a song that best compliments your range and vocal tone within the musical genre of pop, country, R&B, or other contemporary musical styles. Also please complete this audition FORM before your audition. Please note that all NEW AND RETURNING STUDENTS must audition.

Audition details: Auditions will be taking place in person, after school on Tuesday, September 9th from 2:45-4:30pm in two time slots. This audition will take place in the BHS Chorus Room (B225) and it will be in front of Ms. Donovan and the A Cappella student directors, as it is a largely student-directed ensemble. All other students auditioning in this time slot will wait in the hallway. There will be a brief check-in meeting at the start of each time slot before auditions begin in the Chorus Room to answer any final questions and review expectations. You can find this information on the sign up form.

Please select an audition time slot HERE. 

If you have conflicts with the available date and times, please directly email Ms. Donovan at kdonovan@belmontschools.net.