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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VIDEO SUBMISSIONS


SSHS Vocal Music Auditions 2021-2022

This video audition is for both incoming and returning students for classes beginning in the Fall 2021.

Prior to submitting the video, please fill out this Google Form 
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. 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 ______ and I will be in ______grade. In this video I am auditioning for ______.”

How to submit your video - Instructions at the bottom of the page. 
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 four minutes.
If you have questions please reach out to bevin.abbe@simivalleyusd.org 

Concert Choir and Vocal Ensemble - Please submit a continuous video of both elements that includes the following elements. Include an introduction in your video.
  1. Sing a one minute section of a song of your choice with karaoke
  2. Sing a Major Scale starting on whatever note you’d like (the Do Re Mi scale)

Show Choir - Please submit two videos that includes the following elements. Include an introduction for each video.
  1. Sing a one minute section of a song of your choice with karaoke
  2. Your Show Choir dance audition to the music provided - here is the link to the SHOW CHOIR DANCE AUDITION VIDEO. ​(Audio only for the dance LINK 00:52 to 01:27)

Chamber Choir - Please submit two videos and one recording that includes the following elements. Include an introduction in your video.
  1. Solo Video - Sing a one minute section of a song of your choice with karaoke
  2. Scales Video
    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
  3. Song recording - Sing your vocal part to the song Hope measures 1-22. 
    1. The sheet music and part dominant tracks can be found in THIS FOLDER 
    2. Please record at the exact tempo of the demo without us being able to hear the demo in your recording
    3. Please label your track Name - Voice Part - CC 21-22
    4. ​Submit via email to bevin.abbe@simivalleyusd.org with your email titled "Chamber Choir Audition"

Abbe Road Auditions -  Please submit two videos and two recordings that includes the following elements. Include an introduction in your video. You will also submit 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. 
  1. Solo Video - Sing a one minute section of a song of your choice with karaoke - Turn in to FLIPGRID
  2. 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
  3. Star Spangled Banner Recording - Sing your vocal part to the Star Spangled Banner. Submit via email to bevin.abbe@simivalleyusd.org
    1. ​Sheet Music LINK
    2. Flat for Star Spangled Banner LINK
  4. 1-2 song recordings - Sing your vocal part to the song Ain't it Fun from measures 1-28.  All treble clef singers will submit their own vocal part and seperately submit the solo.  Submit via email to bevin.abbe@simivalleyusd.org
    1. The sheet music and demo track can be found in THIS FOLDER
    2. Please record at the exact tempo of the demo which is 104bpm
    3. Please label your track Name - Voice Part - AR 21-22
    4. Submit your recording via email to bevin.abbe@simivalleyusd.org with your email titled "Abbe Road Audition"


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

How to submit your video:

Click the links below for each of the courses you wish to audition:
​Concert Choir and Vocal Ensemble
​Show Choir
Chamber Choir

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. ​
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​Video submissions are Due March 25th.