CPFA Chorale

PMEA D12 Choir

Hello HS Singers,

Each year, CPFA sends select students in grades 10–12 to represent our school and audition for PMEA District 12 Choir. Every participating school may nominate up to four students per voice part (Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass) to audition. Students will prepare two prescribed excerpts and complete a short sight-singing assessment. 9th graders are permitted to audition only for tenor 1 or 2. 

ANY CPFA STUDENT IN GRADES 10-12 ENROLLED IN CURRICULAR VOCAL MUSIC CLASSES OR EXTRACURRICULAR TREBLE CHORALE IS PERMITTED TO AUDITION.

Audition Details
📅 Date: Saturday, November 22nd(morning)
📍 Location: Fugett Middle School, West Chester

Auditions typically conclude before noon, so even students involved in the fall play should not encounter a scheduling conflict.

Festival Information
🎶 Students who place in the top 20 of their voice part (Bass 1, Bass 2, etc.) will be accepted into the District 12 Choir Festival.
📅 Festival Dates: January 9–10, 2026
📍 Location: Upper Darby High School
🎤 The festival includes two full days of rehearsals, culminating in a public concert on Saturday, January 10th in the evening.

Important Commitment Note:
If you audition and are accepted, participation in the full two-day festival is mandatory per PMEA policy. Please do not audition if you already know you cannot commit to the festival dates. Last-minute withdrawals (except for illness) prevent another deserving student from participating and reflect poorly on our program.

Key Details

• Meals: Provided by the host school during the festival

• Cost: All audition and festival fees are covered by PALCS

• Transportation: Families are responsible for transportation to/from auditions (Fugett MS) and, if selected, to/from the festival (Upper Darby HS)

• Preparation: Students are expected to learn the audition music independently. I will offer check-ins during lunch, at USP on Wednesdays, and on select Tuesdays/Thursdays in November.

👉 Action Required: If you are interested, please complete the form below by Thursday, October 9th (midnight). Late submissions will not be accepted.

INTEREST FORM

• Audition Materials

• Links to an external site.

Hard copies of music can be found in the Vocal Music Room and on the audition materials link above.  I have ordered non-copied legal octavos of both pieces which should be in the middle of October.  

Preliminary Auditions (if needed): If more than four students sign up per voice part, we will hold a preliminary round on Thursday, October 16th during lunch. Auditions will be evaluated by myself, Mr. West, and either Dr. D or Ms. Bennett, using a rubric to ensure fairness.

Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions.

Warmly,
Mr. H

2025-2026 Treble Chorale Audition Materials HERE

After-School Select Treble Chorale (2025–2026) for NEW and RETURNING Students.

*IF YOU SUCCESSFULLY AUDITIONED LAST YEAR FOR TREBLE CHORALE, YOU RECEIVED AN EMAIL FROM ME LAST MAY AND DO NOT NEED TO REAUDITION THIS FALL. I WILL BE REACHING OUT TO ALL RETURNING OR SUCCESSFULLY AUDITIONED PERFORMERS THIS WEEK TO CONFIRM PARTICIPATION.

Rehearsals will be held every Tuesday and Thursday from 2:45–3:30 pm. Auditions are open to all sopranos and altos in grades 9–12.

For the 2025–26 school year, Treble Chorale will explore a diverse repertoire ranging from classical choral staples to contemporary a cappella works. This season’s highlight will be a trip to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina (April 9–12, 2026) to compete in the Festivals of Music. While the trip is strongly encouraged, it is not required for participation. Our first rehearsal will be on Tuesday, September 16th. Rehearsals do not conflict with the play or musical.  

Important Performance Dates

• Saturday, December 6 (Afternoon): Upper Merion Christmas Village (King of Prussia)

• Tuesday, December 9: Winter Vocal Music Concert

• Thursday, April 9 – Sunday, April 12: Myrtle Beach Trip

• Tuesday, May 12: Spring Vocal Music Concert

Expectations

Treble Chorale is a commitment. Members are expected to arrive on time, fully prepared, and ready to rehearse. Warm-ups begin promptly at 2:45, with music rehearsal starting at 2:50.

• Attendance: All absences must be cleared in advance with Mr. H. Failure to attend without prior approval (while marked present in school) will result in removal from the group.

• Focus: Phones must be stored away for the entire rehearsal.

• Commitment: Members are expected to approach rehearsals with professionalism, respect, and focus.

Audition Information

Students should demonstrate strong musicianship, the ability to hold an independent vocal line, and confidence performing in small groups or solos. Evaluations will consider both attitude and aptitude, including pitch accuracy, intonation, tone, rhythm, diction, blend, collaboration, and past participation/engagement in music classes.

Requirements for 9th–12th Grade CPFA Students:

• Prepare Dies Irae (mm. 1–16) with the accompaniment track.

• You may choose any vocal part (final assignments may differ).

• Memorization is not required.

• Music and practice tracks are available on cpfa.info

Audition Dates:

• Tuesday, September 9 @ 2:45 pm (first come, first served)

• Thursday, September 11 @ Lunch

• Thursday, September 11 @ 2:45 pm (first come, first served)

I look forward to hearing many of you sing! Please reach out with any questions.

Mr. H

Chorale Spring Concert Music 

MUSIC HERE! (WE ARE DOING WANTING MEMORIES, CHANGIN' TIMES, MORNING STARS, AND DIES IRAE

CHORALE REMIND GROUP FOR PARENTS AND STUDENTS

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