VPA Vocal & Piano Music
Students Should Display the Following:
Passion – A student must have a desire for singing and an eagerness to learn the technical aspects of the art form. Students must be willing to adapt to a scientific and holistic (healthy vocal technique) approach to singing. Students must have a willingness to learn to sing in multiple languages and various genres.
Vocal Potential – Students must have a clear ability to match pitch (good intonation and tonal memory), a good sense of rhythm, and a suitable vocal range.
Performance Potential – Students must have a willingness to explore all possibilities of the art form through expression, taking chances, and vulnerability.
A Cooperative Attitude – Students must be able to work well with others in and outside of class. Students must be a dedicated student who practices and strives for excellence.
Endurance – Students must have the stamina to successfully manage a longer school day, which includes additional homework, practices, and performances.
What to Bring and How to Prepare:
All auditions are in person.
Pianists, bring an extra copy of your music for the adjudicators.
Practice the audition repertoire below.
The repertoire should be memorized.
The Audition Process:
Present yourself in the best manner possible by:
Dressing appropriately – look like a professional (business casual).
State your name and school clearly and answer all questions thoroughly.
Prepare your repertoire well and sing/play with confidence.
Be prepared to talk about yourself, your past musical experiences, and your goals for the future. Give these ideas some thought.
VPA Vocal & Piano Music
Audition Repertoire
Vocal Auditions:
Students will prepare to sing the repertoire listed below.
Students will be required to sight-read a short rhythmic and melodic sample.
LLift Every Voice and Sing (High) - Score.pdf Accompaniment
Lift Every Voice and Sing (Low) - Score.pdf Accompaniment
Arkansas Traveler (High).pdf Accompaniment
Arkansas Traveler (Low).pdf Accompaniment
Cielito Lindo (High).pdf Accompaniment unavailable
Cielito Lindo (Med).pdf Accompaniment unavailable
Cielito Lindo (Low).pdf Accompaniment unavailable
Somewhere over the Rainbow (Med) - Score.pdf Accompaniment
Somewhere over the Rainbow (Low) - Score.pdf Accompaniment
Ash Grove (High).pdf Accompaniment
Ash Grove (Med).pdf Accompaniment
Ash Grove (Low).pdf Accompaniment
Deep River (High).pd Accompaniment
Deep River (Med).pdf Accompaniment
Deep River (Low).pdf Accompaniment
Funiculi Funicula (High).pdf Accompaniment unavailable
Funiculi Funicula (Med).pdf Accompaniment unavailable
Funiculi Funicula (Low).pdf Accompaniment unavailable
Poor Wayfaring Stranger (High).pdf Accompaniment
Poor Wayfaring Stranger (Med).pdf Accompaniment
Poor Wayfaring Stranger (Low).pdf Accompaniment
Swing Low Sweet Chariot (High) - Score.pdf Accompaniment
Swing Low Sweet Chariot (Med) - Score.pdf Accompaniment
Swing Low Sweet Chariot (Low) - Score.pdf Accompaniment
Coasts of High Barbary (High) - Score.pdf Accompaniment
Coasts of High Barbary (Med) - Score.pdf Accompaniment
Coasts of High Barbary (Low) - Score.pdf Accompaniment
Piano Auditions:
Students will play a piano solo of their choosing.
Students will play the scale associated with the key of that selection.
Students will be asked to play additional scales up to 1 sharp and 1 flat.
Students will be required to sight-read a short composition.
Audition support SITE.
Student Solo Repertoire Options
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