Junior Chorus (grades 6,7, and 8)
Jr Chorus students will audition with the song "Soli Deo Gloria". Students will sing with a recording of the accompaniment to ensure all students have the same opportunity. The recorded accompaniment and learning tracks, link to purchase sheet music are available below.
Audition Materials!
Soli Deo Gloria (Sheet Music )
Soli Deo Gloria Audition Track
Soli Deo Gloria Soprano Practice Track
Soli Deo Gloria Alto Practice Track
Soli Deo Gloria Baritone Track
Senior Chorus
Senior chorus students will audition with a major scale and the Italian Aria *"Sebben Crudele"
Scales
Students will be required to sing a major scale. They will be given a series of chords to establish tonality. They may sing in solfege or a syllable of their choosing. Linked below are folders with the voice appropriate written scale, an audio example, and the preparatory chords.
High Voice Low Voices
Italian Aria- Sebben Crudele
Pronunciation Guide for "Sebben Crudele"
Audition Materials to purchase:
24 Italian Arias, Alto/Bass Key (Medium Low Version)
24 Italian Arias, Soprano/Tenor Key (Medium High Version)
*from Schirmers "24 Italian Arias". This aria book is available in multiple keys. Basses and Altos use the 'medium low" version. Sopranos and Tenors will use the "medium high" version. "24 Italian Arias" purchase link below.