Auditions

FAC Voice Application and Audition Timeline:

Recruiting Visits for MS to FAC Begin - Wednesday, October 1, 2025

FAC Application Opens - Wednesday, October 1, 2025 via Acceptd Application Link

January 15, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. (Thursday) - Final deadline for new applications (pre-screen due at time of application)

Notification of Audition Dates and Times - Students who are offered a live audition will be notified by January 28, at the latest. Notifications will be communicated via the Acceptd program.

March 11 - Notification of results via Acceptd

March 27 - Deadline for students to accept their offer to the FAC

Acceptd Application

WHAT TO PREPARE FOR PRE-SCREEN VIDEO :

Video Recording of 1 Vocal Selection-

1. The 1 song must be chosen from the standard Classical Repertoire (art song or folk song) OR from the standard Musical Theatre Repertoire. You are only required to sing 1 song for the video pre-screen. Please pick something that shows off your range and performance skills. Pick a song that fits your voice and shows your personality.

2. The Selection MUST be memorized.

3. The selection must have accompaniment (piano track, backing track from YouTube, or live accompanist in video). If you can not find an accompaniment for your piece, please e-mail Daknox@greenvilleschools.us

4. Please introduce yourself at the beginning of the video. Ex:

“Hi my name is___________ and I will be performing (Title of song)”

5. Tips for a successful video:

-Please check your video for sound. Check for sound balance prior to submitting to make sure the accompaniment track is not too loud or overpowering your singing.

-Dress appropriately for the video as if it were the real audition.

-Please stand while you are singing your piece and video yourself straight on (not from an angle).

-Please video your full torso from the knees up.

-Most of all, have fun performing and show your personality.

Example of Classical Art Song: (Anything from the 24 Italian Art Song & Arias book or an English Folk Song Arrangement Book)

"Caro mio ben" by Giordani * Can be sung in Italian or English

Caro Mio Ben Accompaniment Track (C major)

Caro Mio Ben Sheet Music (low key)

Example of Musical Theatre Song: (Anything from a Broadway Musical, Jr. Musical, Disney Musical/Movie, or Movie Musical is acceptable)

"Wouldn't it be loverly" from My Fair Lady

Wouldn't it be loverly Sheet Music

Wouldn't It Be Loverly Accompaniment Track

Tips for Picking a Pre-screen Song:

Picking a song for Pre-Screen Auditions for FAC Voice

-pitch accuracy- can sing in tune

-range is comfortable (no straining)

-you can be expressive

-you connect with the words

-ability to memorize the song and sing with an accompaniment track

-a song that shows your personality

-has a good range (not too low all the time or not too high all the time, shows your range comfortably)

Musical Theatre Songs for Auditions (Suggestions)

-songs from Broadway Shows, movie musicals, or Disney movies

Soprano/ Alto

“Wouldn’t it be Loverly” from My Fair Lady
“Somewhere Over the Rainbow” from The Wizard of Oz
“Part of your World” from The Little Mermaid
“Once Upon a Dream” from Jekyll and Hyde
“Reflection” from Mulan
“Home” from Beauty and the Beast
“Getting to know you” from The King and I
“My favorite things” from The Sound of Music
“Castle on a Cloud” from Les Miserables
“Colors of the Wind” from Pocahontas
“Cockeyed Optimist” from South Pacific
“The girl I mean to be” from Secret Garden

Baritone/Tenor:

“On the Street where you live” from My Fair Lady
“Edelweiss” from Sound of Music
“Try to Remember” from The Fantasticks
“Soon it’s gonna Rain” from The Fantasticks
“Oh what a beautiful morning” from Oklahoma!
“Go the distance” from Hercules
“Gaston” from Beauty and the Beast
“I just can’t wait to be King” from Lion King
“A whole new world” from The Little Mermaid (Solo version)
“Alone in the Universe” from Seussical, The Musical

Classical Songs/Folk Songs:

*the Italian songs also can be sung in English

*IMSLP or Art Song Central are two websites to find Classical Sheet Music

Caro mio ben by Giordani
Gia il sole dal gange by Scarlatti
O cessate di piagarmi by Scarlatti
Se tu m’ami by Parisotti/ Pergolesi
American Lullaby by Gladys Rich
Beautiful Dreamer by Stephen Foster
Amazing Grace (hymn)
Homeward Bound by Marta Keen
Shenandoah (American Folk Song)
Poor Wayfaring Stranger

Example of Pre-Screen

Claire Shirley, Junior FAC Voice Studio

Things to think about when doing the pre-screen-

Pick a song you are excited about singing that fits the audition requirements and shows off your voice.
Find an accompaniment track for your song. You can ask an accompanist to play for you or you can find a track online. Performance of piece must be memorized.
Set up camera (phone cameras are great for this) so that you are filming yourself from the knees up. Not too far away. Your torso should be in the shot. Make sure the angle of the camera is straight on (not from below or above).
Pick a place in your house that is free from distraction. A Blank wall is preferable but if you do not have a blank wall to film in front of, pick a spot that doesn't distract from your performance.
Lighting- look at your video and make sure the lighting is so that your face is seen clearly.
Sound- do a rehearsal video to test for sound. Making sure that your voice can be heard clearly. The accompaniment track and voice must be balanced.
Have fun! We are not looking for perfection. The panel is looking for talent, personality, musicality, and love of the music.

Final Round (call Backs):

Students will be notified about Pre-Screen results via Acceptd portal in addition to information on what to prepare for call backs (TBD). Thank you so much!

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