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2025-2026 Placement Audition Info Available Now!
Thank you for your interest in auditioning for the Ligon GT Chorus program for the 2025-2026 school year! All singers are welcome, no matter their experience level! Apprentice Chorus (beginning) does not require an audition. Intermediate and Honors Chorus Ensembles REQUIRE an audition or previous chorus experience.
PLEASE REACH OUT TO MRS. CASTELLANO AT hcastellano@wcpss.net FOR MORE INFORMATION OR IF THE AUDITION DEADLINE HAS PASSED AND YOUR STUDENT IS INTERESTED IN CHORUS FOR THE 2025 - 2026 SCH. 🎼
Rising 7th/8th Grade Singers
With your responsible adult, complete this Google Form to indicate your interest in auditioning for chorus.
To be considered for Vocal Ensemble (Honors Chorus): Sign-up for an audition time using this Sign-Up Genius.
Sing 30 seconds of a song of your choice. Be sure to show off your vocal ability!
Sing "My Country 'tis of Thee" in F Major using this accompaniment link. Here is a great practice video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tP8z2jAxiag **Please note this video is SLOWER than the accompaniment. Be sure to practice with both.
To be considered for Concert Chorus (Intermediate Chorus): Review the following video audition requirements. You will submit a video audition using this Google Form to complete all the audition requirements:
Sing 30 seconds of a song of your choice. Be sure to show off your vocal ability!
Sing "My Country 'tis of Thee" in F Major using this accompaniment link. Here is a great practice video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tP8z2jAxiag **Please note this video is SLOWER than the accompaniment. Be sure to practice with both.
Sing a Major Scale (do-do) without accompaniment
I should be able to see your FULL body in the video.
Videos are due by February 26
If you are choosing to audition AFTER the Elective Fair on March 6, please submit audition videos by March 19 for review. THANK YOU!
Rising 6th Grade Singers
With your responsible adult, complete this Google Form to indicate your interest in auditioning for chorus.
Review the following video audition requirements. You will submit a video audition using this Google Form to complete all the audition requirements:
Sing 30 seconds of a song of your choice. Be sure to show off your vocal ability!
Sing "My Country 'tis of Thee" in F Major using this accompaniment link. Here is a great practice video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tP8z2jAxiag **Please note this video is SLOWER than the accompaniment. Be sure to practice with both.
Sing a major scale (do-do) without accompaniment.
I should be able to see your FULL body in the video.
Videos are due by February 21
If you are choosing to audition AFTER the Elective Fair on March 6, please submit audition videos by March 19 for review. THANK YOU!
Audition Rubric
Returning Singer
Ratings of 1-5, 1 being Poor, 5 being Superior
Tone is consistently focused, clear and centered.
Resonance and Placement
Accuracy: Pitches, rhythms, and intervals are sung accurately. Pulse is consistent throughout.
Intonation: Sings on pitch consistently. Pitch is centered, accurate and secure.
Diction: All words pronounced clearly, and vowels shaped appropriately.
Breath: Inhalation is visible and consistent. Exhalation is supportive throughout the natural line of the phrase.
Physical Alignment
Musicality: Phrasing, Dynamics, Expression, and Articulation
Vocal Production: Capable of singing alone and as a member of the ensemble confidently
Blend: Singers listens louder than they sing, matching the tone quality of the ensemble
Blend: Singers listens louder than they sing, matching the volume of the ensemble
Work Ethic: Student is attentive, focused, self-motivated, and a self-starter. Prepared for rehearsal by learning their music and have their required materials.
Takes directions well from the director and section leaders.
Ability to receive constructive feedback
Reliability: Consistency in rehearsals and performances
Sense of Tonality: Major Scale (Ascending & Descending)
New Singer
Ratings of 1-5, 1 being Poor, 5 being Superior
Tone is consistently focused, clear and centered.
Accuracy: Pitches, rhythms, and intervals are sung accurately. Pulse is consistent throughout.
Intonation: Sings on pitch consistently. Pitch is centered, accurate and secure.
Diction: All words pronounced clearly, and vowels shaped appropriately.
Breath: Inhalation is visible and consistent. Exhalation is supportive throughout the natural line of the phrase.
Resonance and Placement
Physical Alignment
Musicality: Phrasing, Dynamics, Expression, and Articulation
Teacher Recommendation Rating Average
Sense of Tonality: Major Scale (Ascending & Descending)
In-Person Auditions Only: Sight Reading (in addition to above)
Sense of Tonality
Pulse
Pitch and Rhythm Accuracy
Intonation
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