AUDITION INFO BELOW!

Students with a strong foundation in ensemble music skills and vocal independence should audition for Vocal Jazz in January for the following school year.  Admittance into the flagship choral ensemble at Big Foot High School is by successful audition only, which includes singing a solo jazz standard.  See the instructor for details.  This advanced ensemble participates in district & state festival and tours local schools, performing music of all styles and time periods; specifically focusing on high level repertoire from jazz, musical theatre, seasonal tunes, and other popular genres. 

Frequently Asked Questions:

• What should I be expected to sing at auditions?

  • Students perform vocal exercises to exhibit range, sing a song of their choice without accompaniment, and sing musical patterns to be repeated back for pitch memory assessment.

• How do I pick a solo and prepare it for the audition?

  • Simply pick a song you enjoy singing and that shows off your voice. This can be any song you know!  

• How does the concert schedule compare to the other ensembles?

  • Vocal jazz students typically perform at extra events throughout the year, such as performances at the Abbey and local schools in December and State Solo and Ensemble (pending successful District performance) in April.

  • Students who sign up for Vocal Jazz are expected to maintain passing grades in all classes.

  • Students may also choose to participate in Chorale Choir, which is a non-auditioned group that performs higher level music 

Students who audition successfully are expected to perform with the ensemble for the entire school year.