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 2020-21

This video audition is for both incoming and returning students for classes beginning in the Fall 2020.

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. 

If you have questions please reach out to bevin.abbe@simivalleyusd.org 

Concert Choir and Vocal Ensemble - Please submit a video 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 next to the video.

Chamber Choir - Please submit a video 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)
  3. Sing a Chromatic Scale
  4. 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
  5. Sing your vocal part to the song “Jenny” for mm. 1-8
NOTE: If you've already completed your scales and sent them to me via email, you do not need to do them in a video. Just sing a one minute section of a song and your part of "Jenny". Thank you

Abbe Road Auditions -  We have already completed the first two stages of the Abbe Road auditions. More information about call backs will come out soon.

Each 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 the video continuous as we will be looking at how you transition from one element to another. Each video should not exceed four minutes.

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:

Go to https://flipgrid.com/sshsauditions2020 Password: SSHSAuditions2020

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.

Next, click on the “Topic” of Vocal Music auditions. 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 April 3rd.