Please view the following information below and follow all steps accordingly. 

Please note: If you are interested in auditioning for BOTH ensembles, you will need to complete ALL audition requirements listed on this page (2 vocal pieces, sight-reading, and show choir choreography) 

Vocal Auditions For Honors A Cappella Choir & Competitive Show Choir

Friday, March 6, 2026

2:30pm - 7:45pm

Middle School Choir Room

Rm. 162

Choreography Auditions for Competitive Show Choir

Virtual - See information below.

Audition Information

There are three requirements for the Honors A Cappella Choir auditions: 

1. Prepare My Country, 'Tis of Thee in the key that is best suited for your voice. There are four different keys available to you. See description below to help you best decide. Please use the tracks available to practice with. 

• • • Key of C Major - Best suited for Alto 2 and Bass 2 voices

    • Key of E-flat Major - Best suited for Alto 1 and Baritone voices

    • Key of A-flat Major - Best suited for Soprano 2 and Tenor 2 voices

    • Key of B-flat Major - Best suited for Soprano 1 and Tenor 1 voices

2. Be prepared to sight-sing an 8 measure excerpt on solfége, or a neutral syllable (la, doo, neh, etc.)

• • • The sight-reading portion is nothing to be afraid of! Mr. Burns just needs to see that you can make it from the beginning to the end. The process and how you handle it is more important than the product. 

3. Be prepared to complete a range check. 

   • This is just for Mr. Burns to see how high and low you can comfortably sing. 

Audition Materials

• ALL materials can be found in the Google Drive folder below. Included in the drive:

  • PDF's of My Country 'Tis of Thee in all four keys

  • Practice tracks for My Country 'Tis of Thee in all four keys

  • Sample sight-reading excerpts with each starting and ending solfége pitch labeled for you. 

• DRIVE FOLDER: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1XqAfXmp2kelOJVCR7SF6MZSE3iRwZMMm?usp=sharing

Important Steps

Step 1: REGISTER for Honors A Cappella Choir during course registration. 

Step 2: Fill out the audition form here: https://forms.gle/F4cdXfigeNZQ4iBS9 

Step 3: Sign up for your vocal audition here: https://calendar.app.google/WuZegEdmHZjwmCd98 (you may have to scroll to the March 6th date)

Step 4: Review all vocal audition materials here and below: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1XqAfXmp2kelOJVCR7SF6MZSE3iRwZMMm?usp=sharing

Step 5: Attend the vocal audition on March 6, 2026! 

Audition Information

There are three requirements for the Competitive Show Choir auditions: 

1. Please prepare up to 1 minute maximum of a contemporary song (pop, musical theatre/Broadway, R&B, rock, indie, etc.) that best showcases your vocal strengths. When choosing your song, keep the following in mind:

• • • • Select a song that fits your vocal range comfortably and allows you to sing with confidence.

      • Choose a section that highlights your tone, pitch accuracy, breath control, and expressive ability.

      • Pick a moment that shows musical interest (for example: a verse and chorus, or a climactic section), rather than a repetitive or intro-only portion.

      • Avoid songs that rely heavily on background vocals or effects—your voice should be the focus.

      • Make sure the song is appropriate for a school setting.

      • You may sing with a backing track or accompaniment (instrumental only—no lead vocals), or a cappella if you prefer. Be prepared to start and stop confidently within the one-minute limit.

      • If you choose to sing with a backing track: 

        • Please be prepared to connect your cellular device to our bluetooth speaker. 

        • Please only use an instrumental only backing track. 

2. Be prepared to complete a range check. 

   • This is just for Mr. Burns to see how high and low you can comfortably sing. 

3. Friday (March 6th), all students who have indicated in the Google Form that they are auditioning for Competitive Show Choir will receive a video link for the audition choreography. It will include both a front and back view, as well as a slow walk-through. This is why it is super important that you fill out the audition form. If you do not fill out the form, you will not receive the video link. 

   • You will have until Tuesday, March 10th (11:59pm) to learn, record, and submit the video of you performing the choreography. 

   • You will upload your video to my Dropbox link. Your submission will only be visible by me. 

   • You will recieve further instructions on what to include in your video when the submission link is sent out. 

   • You will also have the opportunity to briefly showcase any special dance-related skills you may have in your video. If you do not have any special skills, that is completely fine! Special skills may include (but is not limited to):

     • Turns, leaps, jumps

     • Tricks or tumbling

     • Flexibility or control

     • Experience in specific styles (jazz, contemporary, hip-hop, ballet, etc.)

Important Steps

Step 1: If you ARE currently in an NA Choir, register for the class of your choosing, between Competitive Show Choir, Honors A Cappella Choir, Treble Chorus, or Tenor-Bass Chorus. If you are NOT currently in an NA Choir, register for Treble Chorus or Tenor-Bass Chorus ONLY. We will take care of any registration changes with the counseling department after auditions. 

Step 2: Fill out the audition form here: https://forms.gle/F4cdXfigeNZQ4iBS9

Step 3: Sign up for your vocal audition here: https://calendar.app.google/WuZegEdmHZjwmCd98 (you may have to scroll to the March 6th date)

• If you have already signed up for a vocal audition slot for Honors A Cappella Choir, you do NOT have to sign up for another slot for Competitive Show Choir. 

Step 6: Attend the vocal audition on March 6, 2026! 

Step 7: Submit your choreography audition on March 10, 2026! 

Please email Mr. Burns (burns.3@napls.us) for make-up audition information.