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WANT TO BE PART OF SOMETHING AWESOME?
WANT TO BE PART OF SOMETHING AWESOME?
Read below for information on how to audition for the award winning NHS Choirs!
Read below for information on how to audition for the award winning NHS Choirs!
What do current choir students have to say about choir?
"I love how we all become like a big family each year!"
"Choir finally gave me a place to belong."
"The high school choir program never fails to make me happy, de-stress me, push me, bring out the best in me, and provides me with memories I'll never forget."
Choral Department Overview:
Click on the following link for more info on the NHS Choral Department:
https://sites.google.com/neoshosd.org/neoshohschoirs/home
*Make sure to put choir on your class schedule if you are auditioning! Just pick one (or two if enrolling in more than one) for now, and we will work with the counselors to place you in the correct class(es) after results have been posted. If you have already picked your classes, just make sure to email your counselor to make any necessary changes!
**It's not too late to sign up!!!**
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Show Choir Audition Info:
Show Choir Audition Info:
Text @shotryout to 81010 for info, reminders, and updates for SHOW CHOIR auditions!
Check out Mrs. Soule's youtube channel to watch past shows and learn more about the program!
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3Lm5iRU2ZXIfS5GbpCUB_A/videos
**Keep scrolling for audition instructions and requirements!**
Cecilian Choir & Concert Choir Audition Info:
Cecilian Choir & Concert Choir Audition Info:
Both Cecilian Choir & Concert Choir perform at a high level and participate in MSHSAA contests as well as concerts at home and throughout the community!
See Cecilian perform:
**Keep scrolling for audition instructions and requirements!**
SHOW CHOIR AUDITION INSTRUCTIONS
SHOW CHOIR AUDITION INSTRUCTIONS
First, fill out this form ASAP:
AUDITION CLINICS
Come to clinics to learn the dance and assigned song!
April 11-13th from 3:15-4:30pm (Jr High Choir Room & HS Cafeteria)
Practice tracks for What About Us and Choreography videos are posted below! (choreo video will be posted after the clinic on April 11th)
AUDITION DATES
Vocal Auditions - April 18-20th (just pick one date)
Dance Auditions - April 19th
All auditions will be in the HS Choir Room
Click the following links to sign up for audition times! If the signup list starts to get full we will add more time slots. Remember to sign up for one vocal time and one dance time!
WHAT YOU NEED TO PREPARE
Audition Dance (learned at clinics, video is posted below)
Audition Song (What About Us- sheet music and practice tracks is posted below)
Solo of your choice- Please have accompaniment. This can be a karaoke track on youtube or yourself or a friend playing ukulele, guitar, piano, etc. Don't be afraid to ask for help finding accompaniment!
WHAT TO WEAR
When auditioning you should look the part. Dress nice for your vocal audition and come dressed to move for your choreography audition. Please make sure all clothing is school appropriate and you are also wearing appropriate footwear (no barefoot dancing).
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
You must complete all parts of the audition.
You must be a full-time Neosho High School student (at least 6 classes) for the 2023-2024 school year and in good academic standing (passing all classes).
It it NOT a requirement to have prior singing and dance experience to audition. We have a mix of students will all different backgrounds and prior experience in both show choirs, and LOVE that our groups are so diverse!
RESULTS
Audition results will be emailed to everyone who auditioned by May 1st
Cecilian & Concert Choir AUDITION INSTRUCTIONS
Cecilian & Concert Choir AUDITION INSTRUCTIONS
First, fill out this form ASAP:
When will auditions happen?
If you are currently in choir at the Jr High or High School we will complete your audition during school. If you are not currently in choir, you will be contacted to set up an audition. All auditions will need to be completed during the last two weeks of April.
If you are also auditioning for Show Choir, you do not need to do a separate audition for the concert choirs.
**There are only 2 parts to the audition for Cecilian Choir and Concert Choir.**
WHAT YOU NEED TO PREPARE
My Country 'Tis of Thee
Use the following practice tracks to learn the song (if you don't already know it). If you don't know what part to pick, just sing along with each one and pick the one you are most comfortable singing. Most girls sing Soprano or Alto, and most guys sing Tenor or Bass.
If you don't know the words, click here. I would also accept creative parodies, as long as they are sung in tune and school appropriate!
Song of your choice
Pick a song that you feel shows off your voice best and that you are comfortable singing and record yourself singing it. You only need to sing about 1 minute of a song, which is usually one verse followed by the chorus. This can either be a cappella or accompanied (there are TONS of karaoke tracks on youtube). We just want to hear your voice!
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
You must also complete all parts of the audition.
You must be a full-time Neosho High School student (at least 6 classes) for the 2023-2024 school year and in good academic standing (passing all classes).
It it NOT a requirement to have prior singing experience to audition. We have a mix of students will all different backgrounds and prior experience in both show choirs, and LOVE that our groups are so diverse!
RESULTS
Audition Results will be emailed to everyone who auditions by May 5th.
Audition tips
Audition tips
Be confident, even while preparing for your audition! Even if you have to fake confidence, you will have a much stronger audition. It's totally normal to get nervous, but the more you make yourself act confident the more actual confidence you gain!
Don't be afraid to try out for the choir you want! There is no shame in trying out for something you want!
Practice the audition dance at home every day so you will be a comfortable as possible with the choreography.
Pick your solo song early so you can be prepared. Also make sure to pick something that really showcases your strengths!
Don't be afraid to ask for help during the clinics!
Be a performer! We want to see your personalities shine through in your auditions!
Don't be afraid to ask questions!!! Just email Mrs. Soule at soulemelanie@neoshosd.org or Mr. Benham at benhamgrant@neoshosd.org if you have questions at any time. We may not answer emails after 3pm until the next day, but we will get back to you as quickly as possible!
how to prepare For
how to prepare For
your show choir audition
your show choir audition
VOCAL Part 1: You will need to have a one minute solo (usually one verse and one chorus) prepared with either recorded or live accompaniment. Examples of appropriate accompaniment would be a karaoke track on YouTube, having someone play guitar, piano, or ukulele for you or playing one of these instruments yourself. You may sing in any language in which you are fluent. We would prefer that you do not sing along with the original artist. Make sure to pick a song you are comfortable singing that you feel showcases your strengths as a singer!
VOCAL Part 2: You will also need to learn your part for What About Us (sheet music and recordings are on website) and be prepared to sing it with the recording. This song does not have to be memorized, but you should be able to sing your part independently. There are practice tracks for all four voice parts and also audition. Don't be worried if you don't already know how to read sheet music! This is why we provide the practice tracks. If you aren't sure what part you should sing, sing along with each one and find the one you are most comfortable with. Most girls are either soprano or alto, and most guys are either tenor or bass. Practice with that track until you think you have it down. THEN, try singing your part with the recording labeled 'All Voices'. Finally, move on to the actual audition tracks and try to hold your part with the other voices on the recording. Just do the best you can! We aren't looking for perfect, just the best you can do on your own! Again, don't get discouraged if it takes you several tries to get it learned. We will also work on the song a little during the clinics and choir classes.
If you have any questions or need help, please don't hesitate to contact Mrs. Soule or Mr. Benham.
***Click Here for Sheet Music***
***Click Here for the Full Recording***
***Click on your voice part for Vocal PRACTICE Tracks***
***Click Below for Audition Tracks. This is what you will sing along with during your audition***
Audition Track (all voices)
DANCE: Come to the clinics and use the videos to learn and get comfortable with the dance. It is much easier to learn choreography in person than from a video, but if you have conflicts with the clinics it doesn't mean you can't audition! You will just have to make sure to ask someone for help and work more on your own.
There is one video with counts (for practice), and one of the dance with music (for performance). Use the video with counts, pause it, rewind it, whatever works best for you to learn the dance. Don't get frustrated if it takes a few days! If you are struggling to learn from the videos, don't worry! Just do the best you can! We don't expect everyone to be perfect. Use the link for YouTube if you want to slow the video down.
Click below for the Choreography Video (view from front)
Choreography Video (view from behind)
Click Here for just the music for the dance
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