Congratulations 2020-2021

A Cappella Members!!

Thank you so much to everyone who auditioned for Unstrumental and Bare Rhythm this year. We were so impressed with all of you and we really enjoyed listening to you sing at callbacks. Our decisions were very, very difficult. You all are truly terrific!! This year, rehearsals will take place o:

Monday and Wednesday evenings from 6:00-8:00 PM.

The first rehearsal is:

Wednesday, September 16th, from 6:00-8:00.

Please also add yourself to the A Cappella Google Classroom (code: enj3nqw)

Congratulations to Unstrumental 20-21:

Cassidy May Benullo

Samy Berman

Caleb Krainman

Liam Krainman

Dylan Lee

Sammie Mayti

Eliza Mazursky

Gavin Meichelbock

Lola Mercer

Sophia Mesner

Gianfranco Montelione

Scarlett Morgan

Mikayla Williams

Congratulations to Bare Rhythm 20-21!!

Maya Baghjajian

Kindred Baker

Giordanna Baker

Bethany Gould

Roxy Glave

Lily Greco

Avery Grove

Scarlett Klein

Samantha Kolinsky

Skylar Mclaren

Asha Patel

Bella Rogers

Olivia Rouss

Rachel Sands

Zoe Saltz

Skye Smith

Kolette Tetlow

Ela Trivedi

A CapPella Audition information

Chs a Cappella 2020-2021

AUDITION DEADLINE EXTENDED TO FRIDAY

AUGUST 28, 2020!!!

Online audition information

Thank you for auditioning for the 2020-2021 CHS A Cappella Program!

This year, the auditions for both UNSTRUMENTAL and BARE RHYTHM

will be held together in one virtual audition process.

Please complete all of the steps listed below. As this audition process is different than previous years, be sure to read this document carefully so you

understand all the virtual audition guidelines. All students in the CHS Music Program are eligible and encouraged to audition!!

A CAPPELLA SOLO AUDITION GUIDELINES

Introduction:

• • In a few sentences before you start singing, tell us your name, grade, song you are singing and its original artist, as well as a bit about who you are (why you are auditioning, what musical experience you’ve had, or anything else you might want us to know).

Solo:

• • Prepare an excerpt from the contemporary music genre (pop, rock, country, R&B, etc. - no musical theater)

  • Song must be sung a cappella

  • Song should be no longer than one minute and 30 seconds

  • Remember to perform! Unstrumental and Bare Rhythm are as much performance groups as they are vocal groups. Imagine you are on stage at the PAEC and you are singing lead on an Unstrumental or Bare Rhythm song. How would you connect to your audience? How would you move?

Special talents: Feel free to display or discuss other special talents you may have such as beatboxing, dancing, film/audio editing or anything else that you think could benefit our groups.

GUIDELINES FOR RECORDING YOUR VIDEO

• • Vocals must be unedited.

  • Please film your video horizontally if possible.

  • Videos should be filmed from at least the waist up, preferably full body

  • Make sure that your voice can be heard clearly in all registers

Some helpful tips for recording your video:

• • • Film in a quiet area - avoid spaces near humming appliances, fans, or street noise to help improve the quality of the audio

    • You may need to adjust the position of your phone, computer, or external microphone to be sure your highest, loudest notes don’t “clip” and your softest notes are clearly audible.

    • Before you record your first full take, sing the softest and loudest parts of the song, then listen in headphones to see if you need to adjust how far away you are in relation to the microphone.

    • Find a spot you feel comfortable performing to and sing to that spot. You can try looking above the camera, at the camera, or at yourself on the screen to see what works best for you.

    • Imagine you are singing to a live audience and not to yourself - make sure you perform! We want to feel your song, not just hear it!

    • Put thought into your audition. Practice and begin filming early so you can work out any issues you may come across.

GUIDELINES FOR SUBMITTING YOUR VIDEO

• • Upload your video to YouTube as an “unlisted” video.

  • Fill out the Google Form (link below) and be sure to copy your unlisted YouTube link where asked. Make sure to fill out the form completely.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdgkLhHYsRX6iHWbAiQbXbtxWUWr02Cqy-uocZ355Cnifhs_g/viewform?usp=sf_link

ALL ONLINE AUDITIONS ARE DUE BY FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2020.

If you have questions, email Mr. Barroll at

jbarroll@lvusd.org

CALLBACK LIST

A callback list with details regarding the second round of auditions will be posted within a few days. Please note that if you are called back, among other things, we will be asking you to sing a second solo.

We look forward to seeing your audition videos and putting together Unstrumental and Bare Rhythm 2020/2021!

Mr. Barroll and Alana Weiss

CHS A Cappella

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