Please Prepare to Sing the melody of the National Anthem: 

• Determine which key or what pitch you will start this song (pick a range that is comfortable and singable for you)

• Perform it in a general style: no belting or extra notes outside of the songs main melody

Things the Director will Observe/Listen for:

• Can you keep pitch throughout the piece?

• Intonation (note-to-note accuracy) 

• How you prepare/sing the big leap (M10) in the middle of the song

• Which registers you use throughout the song (use of chest voice and head voice)

• Diction, Vowel Shapes

• Engagement of Breath Support

After the audition piece, student will be asked to do the following:

• Tonal Memory: sing back notes in your range that are played on the piano

• Sing back a short melody after repeated plays

• Sing back a note in a chord played on the piano 

• Identify Note Values, Names

• Identify Accidentals

• Identify Dynamics

• Locate your vocal line

• Locate measures on a score 

IMPORTANT: 

• Auditions will take place the first day of classes. 

• Attendance is crucial, and a huge part of your grade. 

• Students must be available for all classes, rehearsals, sectionals, retreat, call-times, and performances.

Meeting Times: Mondays & Wednesdays| 1-2:15pm