Opus

OPUS HONOR CHOIR

Thursday, November 21st, 2024

Iowa State University, Ames, IA

Opus is an honor choir opportunity for students in grades 5-9, sponsored by the Iowa Choral Directors Association (ICDA).  Four choirs of 180 voices each will be chosen for this event.  To audition, you must send in a recording of yourself singing a major scale, and two specific audition excerpts according to your grade level for the current school year.  

Students who are accepted will learn additional music for the performance and will attend the festival on Thursday, November 21st, 2024 at Iowa State University in Ames.  Please make sure you have this date available before auditioning!

Recordings will be made at school with Mr. Dyrland in September.  These are very selective groups and only the most prepared students will be considered.  Most students who are selected practice over the summer and have their music memorized for the audition.  You must practice at home daily.  I suggest at least 15 minutes per day, every day.  

Rehearsal tracks are available below.  Please let me know if you have trouble accessing the tracks or music.  Once you know your part, practice singing without the rehearsal tracks.  All recordings will be made unaccompanied.  You will be expected to practice on your own and also come to a few lessons once school starts in the Fall.  You must sing the same voice part on all tracks.  

9th Grade Opus Materials