PARENT(S) NAME _________________________________________________
Please answer the following:
How many years have you been in high school choir?____________ Do you consider yourself to be a: Soprano______ Alto_____ Tenor_____ Bass_____ Do you play piano?____________________________________ For how many years?________ Do you play any other musical instruments? _________________For how many years? _______ On a scale of 1 to 10, 10 being the highest, how well do you read music?_______ How many absences (approximately) did you have from school last semester?_______ Did you miss any concerts? If so, why should you be trusted to attend future concerts?________ _____________________________________________________________________________ Are you interested in being a section leader?_______ Do you understand that membership in any choir requires participation in events outside of the classtime that may include afternoons, evenings, and weekends? ___________ Check below which groups you are interested in. If you are interested in more than one group, rank them in numerical order: _____Mens Ensemble _____ Womens Ensemble ____ **Vocal Ensemble____ **requires participation in Vocal Solo Competition and auditioning for at least one Honor Choir.
(No audition required for Mens Chorus or Womens Chorusjust sign up!)
If auditioning for Vocal Ensemble, are you prepared to be committed to the ensemble as a first priority during the entire school year? Yes_____ No _____ Other Activity_______________ Will your schedule permit enrolling in 2 choirs? Yes ________ No ________ Do you understand that auditioning for an advanced choir is your willingness to sing in whichever choir you are placed in? ______________ (cont. on p2)
Advanced Choir Audition Application, p2. Please bring both pages, and your scoring sheet, to your audition.
Please rate the following statements in the order of importance (1 being most important). I want to be a part of the FUHS Choral Music Program because:
____ I want to be featured on stage and receive acclaim. ____ I want to have a fun and energetic musical class. ____ I want to represent FUHS with the highest standards. ____ I want to work closely with a select group to create a musical product. ____ I want to develop discipline in my art. ____ I want to sing with my friends. _____ I want to be in choir because it is a great addition to my high school transcript.
We understand that the Vocal Ensemble traditionally has a Concert Tour during the school year. This will be over several days and the costs are a commitment from the family of the singer. Fundraising events will be held, but there is no free ride. !
Participation in the FUHS Choral Music Program is a privilege. Every member is expected to participate in all rehearsals, performances, and extra events with a positive energetic attitude. Since many groups are small ensembles, everyone must be committed to the betterment of the ensemble in a supportive and nurturing environment. Performing Outfits cost money, and direct contributions and/or fundraising participation is necessary in order to provide them. Students are expected to maintain strong academic grades and attendance in order to remain eligible for performances. Respect towards all of the students and the instructor is required at all times. Students are expected to practice and have ownership of their music. Families are needed to participate in the Choral Booster Club support activities There are costs involved in these classes, they cannot exist without them and there are not sufficient funds provided by the state, district, or school site to come even close to covering them. Donations will be accepted, Fundraising opportunities will be provided, and at times you need to pay for the extras you receive
I have read the above requirements for membership in the FUHS Choral Music Program and agree to all of the expectations.
__________________________________/______ ______________________________/________ Student Signature date Parent/Guardian Signature date
Is there a faculty or staff member at FUHS that could be contacted to give you a recommendation for being in an advanced choir? _______________________________________
In order to audition you must turn in the following items (completely filled out): Application page (both sides), completely filled out including signatures Audition Scoring Sheet (name and coming years grade level filled in) Copy of High School Transcripts, including most current report card, and attendance print-out Sign up for an audition time at SignUpGenius www.SignUpGenius.com/go/10C0B4FA4AB2FA3FA7-fuhs/
ADVANCED CHOIR AUDITION PROCESS AND SCORING SHEET
Please come to your audition with this form and your name and grade level neatly indicated.
Student Name __________________________________________ Grade level: 10 11 12
(20) VOCALIZATION: Sing the demonstrated vocalize to the best of your ability (_____)
Vibrato Clear Warm Open Nasal Strident Breathy other
Comments:
(20) TONAL MEMORY: Sing a capella the patterns that are played for you. The patterns are played twice, then you sing it back using Dah, dah, dah for each note. Four examples with Five notes in each one.
(40) SOLO PERFORMANCE: Sing Happy Birthday a capella and in the best key for your voice. Use a well supported, open and free vocal tone, with tall vowels and a sense of warmth in your voice. Think Opera. Do not sing in a pop styleno scoops, sliding between notes, or bending of pitches or vowels.
Tone Quality _______________________ Intonation _________________________ Diction/Articulation ________ Communication _________ Inner Hear ________ (_____)
(20) SIGHT-READING: You will give your best attempt at two sight-reading samples (one rhythmic and one melodic) from a list of samples provided at the audition. (10) RHYTHMIC SIGHT READING: Count and Clap the rhythm sample requested (_____) (10) MELODIC SIGHT READING: Sing the melodic line sample as indicated (_____) You may use solfeggio or any pure vowel
<100> TOTAL POINTS FROM YOUR AUDITION <_______>
CALLBACKS: VOCAL ENSEMBLE WOMENS ENSEMBLE OTHER NO ********************************************************************************* PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATION: MENS CHORUS WOMENS CHORUS