The Process 

The Vocal Audition will consist of the performance of a prepared solo, evaluation of tonal memory and sight singing. Evaluation will also be based upon potential ability, performance skills and knowledge of music fundamentals. Students will be placed into the vocal class that best reflects their current vocal placement.​​ 
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Evaluation Criteria:

Students will be evaluated individually. Areas of assessment will include:
● Tone Quality
● Rhythm
● Notes and Pitch
● Expression and Style
● Music Choice
● Tonal Memory
● Singing Lowest of Two Pitches
● Sight Reading
● Ability to receive feedback/constructive criticism

Vocal Auditions

SSHS Vocal Music Auditions 

Live auditions are for both incoming and returning students for classes.
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Prior to auditioning, please fill out this Google Form and join the Auditions Remind (text @sshsau to 81010) 
​If you are auditioning for more than one discipline, please check the boxes for all the departments you are auditioning for.

Please carefully read through the audition elements required for Vocal Music.

INCOMING LIVE AUDITIONS: March 11th, 2023

All singers will sing a one minute excerpt from a song that shows the best qualities of your voice. This song should be recognizable and be sung with Karaoke.

Concert Choir, Vocal Ensemble, Show Choir - Please be prepared to sing the following in person
  1. Sing a Major Scale starting on whatever note you’d like (the Do Re Mi scale) ​
  2. One minute of a song that shows off your voice, using karaoke
 SHOW CHOIR DANCE AUDITION VIDEO 
  1. Prepare for your dance audition, Dance 1. 
    1. The Dance 1 audition practice video - Intro/slow  With Music
    2. Sign up for a live audition slot HERE


ADVANCED AUDITIONS: For incoming and current students
Incoming students can audition for Vocal Ensemble and/or Chamber Choir March 11th, but must complete the Flipgrid ahead of time. Abbe Road auditions include the pre-recorded Flipgrid, and the live portion will only take place on the date below.

Vocal Ensemble - Please submit one video that includes some of the following elements. Include an introduction in your video.
To be able to submit the FlipGrid, you need to join the group with the code 512c2b90
  1. FLIPGRID- Due March 7th
    1.  Scales Video - Turn in to  FLIPGRID
      1. Sing a Major Scale starting on whatever note you’d like (the Do Re Mi scale)
      2. Sing a Chromatic Scale
      3. Sing the Do Re Do Mi exercise (^ is upper Do)
        1. Bottom up- Do Re Do Mi Do Fa Do Sol Do La Do Ti Do ^Do 
        2. Top Down- ^Do Ti ^Do La ^Do Sol ^Do Fa ^Do Mi ^Do Re ^Do Do

Chamber Choir - Please submit one video that includes some of the following elements. Include an introduction in your video.
To be able to submit the FlipGrid, you need to join the group with the code 512c2b90
  1. FLIPGRID- Due March 7th
    1. Scales Video - Turn in to FLIPGRID
      1. Sing a Major Scale starting on whatever note you’d like (the Do Re Mi scale)
      2. Sing a Chromatic Scale
      3. Sing the Do Re Do Mi exercise (^ is upper Do)
        1. Bottom up- Do Re Do Mi Do Fa Do Sol Do La Do Ti Do ^Do 
        2. Top Down- ^Do Ti ^Do La ^Do Sol ^Do Fa ^Do Mi ^Do Re ^Do Do
  2. IN PERSON - March 14 at Lunch (or March 11th for students new to SSHS) 
    1. ​Solo Song - Sing a one minute section of a song of your choice with karaoke
    2. Song - Sing your vocal part to the following song -  
      1. Star Spangled Banner SSAA (mm. 1-16)
 Click HERE to sign up for Chamber Choir Auditions!

Abbe Road Auditions -  Please submit two recordings to FLIPGRID that includes the following elements. Include an introduction in your video. You will also submit a letter (due March 7th) saying why you should be chosen for Abbe Road. You may email the letter to bevin.abbe@simivalleyusd.org Please put "Abbe Road Letter" in the subject. 
To be able to submit the FlipGrid, you need to join the group with the code 512c2b90
  1. LETTER - Due March 7th 
    1. ​​Write a letter saying why you should be chosen for Abbe Road. You may email the letter to bevin.abbe@simivalleyusd.org Please put "Abbe Road Letter" in the subject. 
  2. FLIPGRID - Due March 7th     Turn in to FLIPGRID
    1. Scales Video - Turn in to FLIPGRID
      1. Sing a Major Scale starting on whatever note you’d like (the Do Re Mi scale)
      2. Sing a Chromatic Scale
      3. Sing the Do Re Do Mi exercise (^ is upper Do)
        1. Bottom up- Do Re Do Mi Do Fa Do Sol Do La Do Ti Do ^Do 
        2. Top Down- ^Do Ti ^Do La ^Do Sol ^Do Fa ^Do Mi ^Do Re ^Do Do
    2. Star Spangled Banner Recording - Sing your vocal part to the Star Spangled Banner. You will turn in to FLIPGRID and sing it live at the audition. Please learn the whole song
      1. ​Star Spangled Banner SATB Sheet Music 
      2. Flat for Star Spangled Banner - Flat 
    3. ​Your solo video (this is last minute so you have till March 13th for this one)
  3. IN PERSON - March 14th  4:45pm-7pm 
    1. Warm up singing your part of the Star Spangled Banner in person
    2. Solo Song - Sing a one minute section of a song of your choice a cappella
    3. Sing your vocal part to the following song(s)  
      1. The sheet music and demo track is posted below - Bass clef singers only learn the SATB Song, Treble Singers learn both songs
        1. For All Singers The Way I Am (mm. 1-17) - Sheet Music - Example Audio 
        2. For Treble Singers Bright Morning Stars (mm. 1-9) - Sheet Music - Example Audio
Click HERE to sign up for Abbe Road Auditions!

For video elements:
Utilize the correct passcodes and upload videos to Flipgrid. Please submit the required videos that will include an introduction and will demonstrate the necessary skill sets. 

Example: State, “Hello, my name is ______ , I go to ______ school and I will be in _____ grade. In this video I am auditioning for ______.”

How to submit your video -
Each individual video should be continuous (without edits) and include all the elements. Please make sure to include what the title of the song and who wrote it. You may take a moment between sections but please keep each video continuous as we will be looking at how you transition from one element to another. Each video should not exceed 10 minutes. You may have to create a Flipgrid account if you do not already have one. This is very easy to do. We recommend you use your school email to sign up, even if it is an out of district email. You may record with your own device and upload a video, or you may use the Flipgrid Camera. 
If you have questions please reach out to bevin.abbe@simivalleyusd.org 
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Audition Times:
Show Choir and Musical Theatre Dance Auditions will occur March 11th. Time: 8:00am-9:00 am 
​Vocal Music Auditions will occur March 11th. Time: 9:30-12:30 (10 minute blocks) 
Abbe Road Auditions are March 14th 4:45pm-7:00 pm 
​Chamber Choir Auditions FOR CURRENT STUDENTS are March 14th at Lunch 

How to submit your video:

Click HERE to sign up for a live audition slot