FAC Voice Application and Audition Timeline: TBA

WHAT TO PREPARE FOR PRE-SCREEN VIDEO :

Picking a song for Pre-Screen Auditions for FAC Voice 

Tips for picking a Song- 

-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

1. “Wouldn’t it be Loverly” from My Fair Lady

2. “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” from The Wizard of Oz

3. “Part of your World” from The Little Mermaid 

4. “Once Upon a Dream” from Jekyll and Hyde

5. “Reflection” from Mulan 

6. “Home” from Beauty and the Beast 

7. “Getting to know you” from The King and I

8. “My favorite things” from The Sound of Music 

9. “Castle on a Cloud” from Les Miserables

10. “Colors of the Wind” from Pocahontas 

11. “Cockeyed Optimist” from South Pacific

12. “The girl I mean to be” from Secret Garden 

Baritone/Tenor: 

1. “On the Street where you live” from My Fair Lady 

2. “Edelweiss” from Sound of Music

3. “Try to Remember” from The Fantasticks

4. “Soon it’s gonna Rain” from The Fantasticks

5. “Oh what a beautiful morning” from Oklahoma!

6. “Go the distance” from Hercules 

7. “Gaston” from Beauty and the Beast

8. “I just can’t wait to be King” from Lion King 

9. “A whole new world” from The Little Mermaid (Solo version)

10. “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 

1. Caro mio ben  by Giordani

2. Gia il sole dal gange by Scarlatti

3. O cessate di piagarmi by Scarlatti 

4. Se tu m’ami by Parisotti/ Pergolesi 

5. American Lullaby by Gladys Rich 

6. Beautiful Dreamer by Stephen Foster

7. Amazing Grace (hymn)

8. Homeward Bound by Marta Keen 

9. Shenandoah (American Folk Song) 

10. Poor Wayfaring Stranger 

(SEE EXAMPLE BELOW):

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)  

1.         "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) 

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

Wouldn't It Be Loverly Sheet Music  

Wouldn't It Be Loverly Accompaniment Track  

Important Note to Applicants: 

Please only apply to the Fine Arts Center if you can commit to following the application and audition instructions, checking your email and your Backpack account regularly, and showing up to your audition time if you are offered an audition.

In order to receive an audition with us, you must be a student in good standing at your school.  We will look at your discipline record and grades to ensure that you will be a successful student in the rigorous, independent learning environment of the FAC.

*Students who will not be attending a GCS High School next year - Charter School, Home School, Private School, Virtual School:

• Charter school students within a district that has chosen to partner with Greenville County Schools, private school students and home school students are eligible to participate in assigned FAC programs on a space available basis with regularly enrolled in-district students having priority.  Students who attend/are planning to attend a non-GCS High School may audition; however, priority for admittance will be given to students who attend/are planning to attend a GCS High School.  GCS students will be granted admission first, and if there are remaining spots in the program, they will be offered to non-GCS students based on their audition score.

• Charter school students within a charter district that has not chosen to partner with Greenville County Schools will not be allowed to attend the FAC.  

• You are responsible for confirming that your class schedule will not conflict with the FAC schedule.  We will not allow students to leave FAC early or arrive at the FAC late due to your school's class schedule. Please ensure that there are no conflicts before applying to the FAC.