Vocal Music

Step 1: Research Vocal Music Programs

Vocal Music Audition Programs

Step 2: Prepare Your Audition

Prepare a video recording that includes ALL parts listed below. Students of all abilities and experience levels are encouraged to apply.


Before singing, briefly introduce yourself. Please provide the following information:

  • Your name

  • Your Student ID number (OSIS number)

  • Title of the song you will be singing

  • Why did you choose this song? How does this song speak to you as a musician? (30 seconds or less)


Perform ONE prepared solo selection without accompaniment. Singing without accompaniment (meaning sing by yourself without a track or pianist). Select a song you feel confident performing that shows your skill level and musicality.


Callbacks

Individual schools may hold “callbacks” and request that you attend an individual online appointment to perform additional music tasks, for example, singing back melodic patterns and vocal phrases, tapping back rhythmic patterns, performing basic vocal technique (singing) exercises.


About the Four Year Curriculum - A voice program based in choral repertoire. Students study healthy vocal technique, music theory, music history, and musicianship skills, alongside performance ensembles.

In partnership with National Chorale, students attend conservatory classes in vocal technique, sight reading, musicianship, ear training, and ensemble singing. Students study an extensive vocal repertory, music history, theory, performance technique, and movement for singers. Students participate in ensemble and solo performances throughout the year.

About the Curriculum - Students take daily solo voice and ensemble classes in classical and contemporary repertoire. Students perform on the main stage all four years, including a fully staged opera in the 12th grade. Students study piano, musicianship/theory, and phonetics. Students may complete internships with cultural organizations, perform in special events including NYSSMA adjudication.

Singers should perform classical arias, art songs, cantatas, etc. and/or traditional musical theater songs. Singers will also be asked to participate in vocalizing and pitch matching exercises.

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