KJHC All-State Choir Auditions

2025-2026 Audition Excerpt

Ad Astra (To the Stars) 

 mm 74–end

Piano Accompaniment for Audition

Vocal Models 

Soprano 

(All sopranos are to sing the S1 divisi for their audition submission.)

Alto

Tenor

Bass

AUDITION PROCESS- (Recorded at school) 

1. Major scale on scale degrees or "LOO"

Soprano: G or F Major

Alto: D Major

Tenor: E-Flat or F Major

Bass: C Major 

2. Harmonic Pattern Number 1- MUSIC HERE

• The upper part is played for the student. For tenor and bass it should be played down an octave. The student then sings the upper part on “loo” while the lower part is being played.

• The lower part is played for the student. For tenor and bass it should be played down an octave. The student then sings the lower part on “loo” while the upper part is being played.

3. Harmonic Pattern Number 2- MUSIC HERE

Students sing only the vocal part for which they are auditioning. The student says the name of the chosen vocal part and then the student’s part is played. The student then sings that part on “loo” or “doo” while the remaining three parts are played.

4. Sing Ad Astra m. 74-end using the accompaniment track above. 

Practice for your audition using the tracks below

• Soprano accompaniment for those choosing the G major scale

• Soprano accompaniment for those choosing the F major scale

• Alto accompaniment

• Tenor accompaniment for those choosing the F major scale

• Tenor accompaniment for those choosing the E flat major scale

• Bass accompaniment 

Recordings during RAP and after school. All recordings must be completed no later than October 17th.