Choir Audition Information
Updated Jan 28, 2009
Choir Vocal Audition/Placements for the 2009-2010 School Year will take place February 9-20, 2009.
Students CURRENTLY in choir will do auditions during class time.
Students NOT currently in choir will need to come in before or after school.
Please come to E-Wing and sign up for a 7-minute time slot.
Sign-up sheets are on the wall outside the the choir office.
Audition consists of:
Warm-up to check vocal range
5 measure rhythm clapping exercise
pitch memory exercise
5-measures of sight-reading
A cappella performance (no accompaniment) of 8 measure prepared piece that can be found on Mrs. Cotton or Mr. Dyrlands webpage.
Click here for the Choral Printed Music you are to learn. Learn the voice part that you are most comfortable with.
Treble Clef-1st line - Soprano
2nd line - Alto
Bass Clef- 1st line - Tenor
2nd line - Bass
Click on the Blue links below to hear your part:
Choir Audition - All Parts
Choir Audition - Soprano
Choir Audition - Alto
Choir Audition - Tenor
Choir Audition - Bass
To Do List: (For ALL Choirs)
-Sign up for a 5-minute time slot
-Go to http://isite.lps.org/dcotton/ChoirAudition.html and print off the audition music
-Practice the music...Over...and Over
-Please be early for the time you sign up for
-Any other questions...find an appropriate time to ask the E-Wing teachers and we'll be glad to help you!
Addition "To Do's" for Show Choir:
-Go to http://isite.lps.org/jdyrlan/resonance.html and print off a copy of the 'Show Choir Handbook' and a copy of the 'Student/Parent Agreement.'
-Bring a signed copy of the 'Student/Parent Agreement' with you to your vocal placement or choreography placement
-Attend 1 of the 2 Choreography Placements - you'll learn a short dance in a bout 30-45 minutes and then perform it in small groups. (Wear clothes to sweat in!!!)
-Session #1: Thursday, February 19th: 5-7pm
OR
-Session #2: Friday, February 20th: 3:15-5pm
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