Vocal Music

Vocal Music
Vocal Music audition dates TBD

Note: Please only sign up for an audition time if you've been accepted to the school

The Santa Susana High School Vocal Music program is passionate about the musical growth of students. Through focused learning, practice and performance the SSHS choirs excel in their musicality and vitality. Working with expert accompanists, choreographers, and costumers, the experiences students gain are at a professional level. With opportunities throughout the year to collaborate with theatre, film and stagecraft students, as well as professionals in the industry, vocal music majors will gain an understanding of all of the options within the music profession.

Students from the Santa Susana Vocal Music Program have gone on to attend colleges such as Berklee School of Music, Westminster Choir College, NYU TISH, Pace University, Harvey Mudd, AMDA, UCLA, USC, Syracuse, Bard University, and many more. Alumni are working in the music industry as singers, musicians, studio singers, talent agents, music therapists, sound design, choreographers, and more, all the way to Broadway.

Certificates are offered to students who complete the coursework for an academy emphasis in Vocal Music. Students who complete the certification program will leave with a portfolio of works performed in ensemble and solo performances and a comprehensive understanding of different genres within vocal music. The program currently is comprised of six different types of vocal music classes.

For more information on the program please go to www.santasusanachoir.org
For current student audition information please go to www.santasusanachoir.org/auditions.html
To contact Mrs. Abbe please email bevin.abbe@simivalleyusd.org

Once you've signed up for a time slot please fill out this SURVEY

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.

Show Choir dance auditions will be held the morning of March 9th. The audition video will be posted here soon.

FOR CURRENT STUDENTS:
For current student audition information please go to www.santasusanachoir.org/auditions.html

What to Bring:

Accompaniment may be on CD, an mp3 device, or played through YouTube.
● Youtube.com is a valuable resource for karaoke.
● You may bring a live accompanist but this is not required

What to Expect:

The audition will include:
● Performance of prepared piece
● Simple vocalisations
● Tonal memory

In the audition, you will sing through your prepared piece by memory. Depending on time, you may be asked to sing only a portion of your piece. You may be given a suggestion and asked to sing it again. You may also be asked to sing a familiar tune (i.e. My Country ‘Tis of Thee, Star Spangled Banner, etc.)

Evaluation:

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