Esther F. Garrison School for the Arts Admission and Audition Information Packet

Transcription

1 Esther F. Garrison School for the Arts Admission and Audition Information Packet

2 Esther F. Garrison School for the Arts Admission and Audition Information Packet Table of Contents Understanding the Admissions/Audition Middle School Process... 3 School Choice Program Letter... How to Apply... 6 Middle School Admissions... 7 Elementary Admissions (Current SCCPSS Students)... 8 Elementary Admissions (Non-SCCPSS Students)... 9 Visual Arts Audition Requirements Band Audition Requirements Vocal Music (Choir) Audition Requirements Dance Audition Requirements Piano Audition Requirements Orchestra Audition Requirements Theatre Audition Requirements P a g e

3 Esther F. Garrison School for the Arts 649 W. JONES STREET SAVANNAH, GA MAIN OFFICE: Understanding the Admissions/Audition Middle School Process The lottery process for the performing arts schools differs from the process utilized by other specialty schools in the district. As a result, every student interested in applying to Esther F. Garrison School for the Arts (grades 6-8), must complete the application process in 3 phases. This ensures that applicants demonstrate ability as well as interest in their selected visual and/or performing arts area. Phase 1: The Application Process Students must meet the minimum School Choice Program academic requirements listed below to be considered for admission to Esther F. Garrison School for the Arts: SRI & MAP SCORES Grades Conduct Audition Applying to 6 th Grade Applying to 7 th Grade Applying to 8 th Grade SRI MAP SRI MAP SRI MAP Cumulative GPA of 80 for current and previous year (Reading/Math/ELA/Sci/SS) Cumulative GPA of 80 for current and previous year (Reading/Math/ELA/Sci/SS) Overall S or E See Audition Requirements in this Packet Cumulative GPA of 80 for current and previous year (Reading/Math/ELA/Sci/SS) Phase 2: Audition Process Students who meet the academic requirements for Esther F. Garrison School for the Arts will be scheduled for an audition. Auditions will be scheduled by staff members of the school after the initial application process has been completed and all criteria have been met. 1) On the day of the audition, applicants report to Garrison. 2) Each applicant is assigned a number when he/she signs in. 3) Students are escorted in groups to their designated audition areas. Phase 3: Judging Students will be scored using a rubric on the day of the audition by a panel of judges. Phase 4: Ranking/Lottery Selection Upon completion of the judging, all students who audition will be ranked using a score of The audition score will be added to each student s lottery application. Students applying to Esther F. Garrison School for the Arts will be seated according to their audition ranking, based on the number of seats available in each performing arts area. 3 P a g e

4 This process will fully eliminate sibling preference for grades 6-8. All applicants who participate in the audition process will be seated according to their audition rankings and available seats by program. The Esther F. Garrison School of the Arts lottery will incorporate the district s priority system for students meeting the admissions criteria. The following order of priority will be implemented for the performing arts schools: Priority 1: Children of Staff Members who work at the Specialty School Priority 2: All Chatham Students Priority 3: Students who live outside Chatham County Important Reminders: This information only applies to grades 6-8 at Esther F. Garrison School of the Arts. Sibling preference will no longer apply to applications submitted for grades 6-8 to Esther F. Garrison School of the Arts. Important Dates: DRAFT SUBJECT TO CHANGE PENDING BOE APPROVAL Scheduled Events Dates Annual Student Success Expo and STEM Festival January 7, 2017 Application Window Opens (Applications are available at the Expo as well) January 7, 2017 Application Window Closes February 3, 2017 Appeal Process Begins February 6, 2017 Esther F. Garrison Auditions Held (Auditions are scheduled by school personnel) February 11, 2017 Appeal Process Ends February 28, 2017 Lottery/Ranking Day March 3, 2017 Parents Notified of Choice Results March 7, 2017 Choice Program Registration Window Opens March 9, 2017 Registration Closes March 31, 2017 Waitlist Application Window Opens April 3, P a g e

5 School Choice Program Eligibility Criteria All students applying to a School Choice Program in the Savannah-Chatham County Public School District must meet the criteria below. Students not meeting criteria will be considered ineligible and will not be placed in the lottery. o o Required Test Scores/Required Performance Levels are identified on the Scholastic Reading Inventory (SRI) and Measure of Academic Progress (MAP) administered at the Beginning of the Year (BOY) or Middle of the Year (MOY) Proof of Address (Lease, Mortgage Statement, Electric/Gas/Water Bill, Government Mail) Program Requirements Kindergarten Students applying to a kindergarten School Choice Program must meet the following general criteria for eligibility: Satisfactory Conduct Satisfactory Academic Performance Proof of Address Program Requirements Grades 1- Students applying to a School Choice Program for grades 1- must meet the following general criteria for School Choice Program eligibly: Required Test Scores (see this packet) Satisfactory Conduct GPA 80% Combined Core Subjects (Math/Science/Social Studies/Language Arts) Proof of Address Program Requirements Grades 6-8 Students applying to a School Choice Program for grades 6-8 must meet the following general criteria for School Choice Program eligibly: Required Test Scores (see this packet) Satisfactory Conduct GPA 80% Combined Core Subjects (Math/Science/Social Studies/Language Arts) Proof of Address Program Requirements Grades 9-12 Students applying to a School Choice Program for grades 9-12 must meet the following general criteria for School Choice Program eligibly: Required Test Scores Satisfactory Conduct GPA 80% Combined Core Subjects (Math/Science/Social Studies/Language Arts) Proof of Address **See page of the District s School Choice Program Information Guide P a g e

6 Esther F. Garrison School of the Arts How to Apply When submitting an application, all portions of the application must be filled out completely ONLINE. All students enrolled in the SCCPSS are ONLY required to complete the following step: Complete the SCCPSS School Choice Program Application online - Students who are not currently enrolled in the SCCPSS must also submit the following documents to the school, in addition to completing the online application: Proof of Address (lease/mortgage statement; electric, gas or water bill; governmental mail) A copy of the student s current and previous year report card with conduct grades A copy all specified tests requested (see requirements on pages -7 of this document) Applications will be available online beginning January 7, Deadline to submit a completed application (with ALL Required Documents for non-sccpss students): February 3, Tour Dates for the School Year All tours will begin promptly at 9:30 and last 4-minutes. No reservations needed. Elementary: Thurs, November 10, 2016 Thurs, December 1, 2016 Thurs, January, 2017 Middle: Thurs, November 17, 2016 Thurs, December 8, 2016 Thurs, January 12, 2017 Garrison Arts Alive Workshop Series! All workshops begin promptly at :00 and last until 6:1pm. Register at the door, 4:30-:00, on the day of the event. November 17, 2016 January 12, 2017 Other Important Dates School Choice Program Expo January 7, 2017 Garrison School for the Arts Open House January 17, 2017 (:00-7:00pm) Garrison School for the Arts Auditions February 11, P a g e

7 MIDDLE SCHOOL (6 TH 8 TH GRADES) Garrison School of the Arts admission process is two-fold. Phase I is the academic screening portion. When a completed application is submitted to Garrison School for the Arts, it will be reviewed to ensure that all academic and behavior requirements are met. If the student meets all requirements, then they will enter Phase II, the audition process. You will be contacted by a staff member at Garrison School for the Arts to schedule an audition. All students who audition will be ranked according to their audition results. Students will be placed for the upcoming school year based on their audition ranking order and the seats available in each program. Phase I Criteria: Minimum required test scores (see table below) A grade point average (GPA) of 80 or above in academic subjects (reading, math, ELA, science, and social studies) on this year s and last year s report card A minimum of an S in Conduct Proof of Address (Lease/Mortgage Statement; electric, gas or water bill; governmental mail) Note: Students without SRI or MAP scores may submit a nationally-normed (Terra Nova, CTP4, ERB or CAT) standardized test score with a total stanine of 6 or above in Reading, Math, AND English Language Arts SRI & MAP SCORES Grades Applying to 6 th Grade Applying to 7 th Grade Applying to 8 th Grade SRI MAP SRI MAP SRI MAP Cumulative GPA of 80 for current and previous year (Reading/Math/ELA/Sci/SS) Cumulative GPA of 80 for current and previous year (Reading/Math/ELA/Sci/SS) Cumulative GPA of 80 for current and previous year (Reading/Math/ELA/Sci/SS) Conduct Overall S or E Audition See Audition Requirements in this Packet If you are a SCCPSS student, you do not need to submit the supplemental documentation to the front office. You only need to fill out an application online. If you are NOT an SCCPSS student, you will need to drop off the supplemental documentation (in addition to submitting an online application) to the front office (Monday Friday, 8:00 3:00 pm) during application window in order for your child to be placed into the lottery. Middle School Important Dates (Some dates are subject to change, pending BOE approval) November 17, 2016 Middle School Tour (9:30 am) and Arts Alive! Program (:00 pm) December 8, 2016 Middle School Tour (9:30 am) January 12, 2017 Arts Alive! Program January 7, Applications available online - January 12, 2017 Middle School Tour (9:30 am) January 17, 2017 Garrison School for the Arts Open House (:00-7:00pm) February 3, Deadline to submit applications electronically February 6, 2017 Appeals Process Begins February 11, 2017 Auditions (Chorus February 12 th ) February 28, 2017 Appeals Process Ends March 7, 2017 Parents notified of School Choice Results March 9, 2017 School Choice Program Registration Opens March 31, 2017 Registration Closes April 4, 2017 Waitlist Applicant Notification Begins 7 P a g e

8 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (K TH GRADE) CURRENT SCCPSS STUDENTS Kindergarten: Names of all prospective Kindergarten students who completed an online application will be placed in the lottery once a valid proof of residency (lease/mortgage statement; electric, gas or water bill; governmental mail) has been submitted. Please deliver this required document to the school between January 7, 2017 February 3, Documents may be dropped off Monday through Friday, 8:00-4:00pm. Students in Grades 1 must meet certain criteria. If the student is currently enrolled in a SCCPSS school, the supplemental documentation below will be reviewed electronically once an application has been submitted online. There will be no need to supply the school with paper copies for this current year. 1 st Grade Requirements Reading: Grades: Conduct: SCCPSS STUDENT CRITERIA MOY (Middle of the Year) DIBELS with a score of 142 or higher Students must have a final grade of S in Math, ELA, Reading, Science, and Social Studies on their Kindergarten report card Students must have a minimum of an S in Conduct 2 nd Grade Requirements Reading: Grades: Conduct: MOY (Middle of the Year) DIBELS with a score of 160 or higher Using last year s and this year s report cards, a grade point average (GPA) of 80 or above in academic subjects (reading, math, ELA, science, and social studies). Students must have a minimum of an S in Conduct 3 rd Grade Requirements Reading: Current SRI (Scholastic Reading Inventory) score with a minimum score of 410L Math: Current MAP (Measures of Academic Progress) score with a minimum score of 189 Grades: Conduct: Using last year s and this year s report cards, a grade point average (GPA) of 80 or above in academic subjects (reading, math, ELA, science, and social studies). Students must have a minimum of an S in Conduct Reading: Current SRI (Scholastic Reading Inventory) score with a minimum score of 60L 4 th Grade Requirements Math: Current MAP (Measures of Academic Progress) score with a minimum score of 201 Grades: Using last year s and this year s report cards, a grade point average (GPA) of 80 or above in academic subjects (reading, math, ELA, science, and social studies). Conduct: Students must have a minimum of an S in Conduct Reading: Current SRI (Scholastic Reading Inventory) score with a minimum score of 790L th Grade Requirements Math: Current MAP (Measures of Academic Progress) score with a minimum score of 211 Grades: Using last year s and this year s report cards, a grade point average (GPA) of 80 or above in academic subjects (reading, math, ELA, science, and social studies). Conduct: Students must have a minimum of an S in Conduct 8 P a g e

9 STUDENTS NOT CURRENTLY ENROLLED IN SCCPSS CRITERIA AND DOCUMENTS REQUIRED 1 st Grade Requirements Reading: Grades: Conduct: Residency: MOY (Middle of the Year) DIBELS with a score of 142 or higher Please call the school to schedule an appointment to have your child tested Students must have a final grade of S in Math, ELA, Reading, Science, and Social Studies, please provide a copy of the final report card Students must have a minimum of an S in Conduct Students not enrolled in SCCPSS will be required to submit a Proof of Address (copy of a Lease/Mortgage Statement; electric, gas or water bill; governmental mail) 2 nd Grade Requirements Reading: MOY (Middle of the Year) DIBELS with a score of 160 or higher Please call the school to schedule an appointment to have your child tested Grades: A copy of the student s current AND previous year report cards with a grade point average (GPA) of 80 or above in academic subjects (reading, math, ELA, science, and social studies) Conduct: Students must have a minimum of an S in Conduct Residency: Students not enrolled in SCCPSS will be required to submit a Proof of Address (copy of a Lease/Mortgage Statement; electric, gas or water bill; governmental mail) 3 rd - th Grade Requirements Reading: Math: ELA: Grades: Conduct: Residency: For students not enrolled in the SCCPSS, they will need to submit a 6 th stanine or above on a nationally-normed test For students not enrolled in the SCCPSS, they will need to submit a 6 th stanine or above on a nationally-normed test For students not enrolled in the SCCPSS, they will need to submit a 6 th stanine or above on a nationally-normed test For students not enrolled in the SCCPSS, a copy of the student s current AND previous year report cards with a grade point average (GPA) of 80 or above in academic subjects (reading, math, ELA, science, and social studies) Students must have a minimum of an S in Conduct Students not enrolled in the SCCPSS will be required to submit a Proof of Address (copy of a Lease/Mortgage Statement; electric, gas or water bill; governmental mail) Please note: Applications are submitted online January 9 February 1, For students not enrolled in SCCPSS, please submit your documents to the front office (Monday Friday, 8:00 4:00 pm) during this window in order for your child to be placed into the lottery. Elementary School Important Dates (Some dates are subject to change, pending BOE approval) November 10, 2016 Elementary School Tours (9:30 am) December 1, 2016 Elementary School Tours (9:30 am) January, 2017 Elementary School Tours (9:30 am) January 7, Applications available online - January 17, 2017 Garrison School for the Arts Open House (:00-7:00pm) February 3, 2017 Application Window Closes February 6, 2017 Appeals Process Begins February 28, 2017 Appeals Process Ends March 7, 2017 Parents notified of School Choice Results March 9, 2017 School Choice Program Registration Opens March 31, 2017 Registration Closes April 4, 2017 Waitlist Applicant Notification Begins 9 P a g e

10 Garrison School for the Arts Visual Arts Audition Requirements The Visual Arts audition has two main components, which include the art portfolio and the drawing evaluation (see rubric on the following page). Each candidate will present a portfolio that demonstrates a good understanding of the elements of art and principles of design. The student will also be asked to complete an observational drawing on-site during the audition. Art Portfolio The art portfolio is a collection of original artworks showcasing the artist s diverse range of skill and ability using a variety techniques, media, subject matter, themes, sizes, formats, and conceptual ideas. The art portfolio for the audition should contain a total of six artworks, including three pieces from each of the following categories: Observational artworks: artworks created from direct observation from life. These works may include the human portrait, still-life objects, landscapes, and animals using a variety of media such as pencil, charcoal, colored pencil, pastel, paint, etc. Additional works: may include mixed media, three-dimensional designs, observation drawings, two-dimensional designs, or a well-developed sketchbook containing at least 1 pages. Drawings and paintings should range in size from 8. x 11 to no larger than 18 x 24. Avoid notebook paper. Artworks copied from published photographs or other artists works, including Anime, Manga, cartoons, or images of celebrities should not be submitted. All work should be from the artist s own hands and not plagiarized in any way. The portfolio may receive a maximum score of 40 points: Art Portfolio Points Available Three Observational Artworks 20 Three Additional Artworks 20 Drawing Evaluation During the audition, students will be required to draw a still-life from observation. The drawing will be evaluated based on evidence and understanding of line, tone, form, perspective, emphasis, and composition. All drawing materials will be provided, but students may bring their own if they wish to do so. Students will have approximately 4 minutes to complete the drawing. The drawing evaluation may receive a maximum score of 60 points: Drawing Evaluation Points Available Composition 20 Technique 20 Value P a g e

11 Esther F. Garrison School for the Arts Visual Arts Audition Rubric Student Name: Date: Current School: Grade: ART PORTFOLIO (Maximum 40 points) points points 9-12 points -8 points 0-4 points Points Earned Three Observation Drawings Three Additional Works Outstanding technique and attention to detail Artwork is excellent and communicates with the viewer Strong technique and some attention to detail Artwork is very good and communicates with the viewer Satisfactory technique and little attention to detail Artwork is average and communicates with the viewer Weak technique and little attention to detail Artwork is weak but communicates with the viewer Poor technique with little or no attention to detail Artwork does not communicate with the viewer DRAWING EVALUATION (Maximum 60 points) points points 9-12 points -8 points 0-4 points Points Earned Composition Technique Value Excellent use of art elements and design principles Excellent use of perspective and contour devices to create the illusion of depth and space Excellent use of light and shade to create the illusion of form. Very good use of art elements and design principles Very good use of perspective and contour devices to create the illusion of depth and space Very good use of light and shade to create the illusion of form. Good use of art elements and design principles Average use of perspective and contour devices to create the illusion of depth and space Average use of light and shade to create the illusion of form. Weak use art elements and design principles Weak use of perspective and contour devices to create the illusion of depth and space Weak use of light and shade to create the illusion of form. Poor use of art elements and design principles No evidence of perspective and/or contour devices to create the illusion of depth or space No evidence of use of light and shade to create the illusion of form. Points Available Points Available TOTAL / P a g e

12 Garrison School for the Arts Band Audition Requirements The 2017 Garrison School for the Arts Band audition process follows the general procedure of the Georgia Music Educators Association All-State and District Honor Band audition process, adjudication by three judges and specific audition performance materials. Students are expected to prepare and perform audition selections and demonstrate knowledge of music terms and music listening skills. Students are strongly encouraged to purchase and use Excellence in Theory: Method Book One to help improve music theory, music terms and ear training. The software program Smart Music is also helpful for the audition process (smartmusic.com). Music terms will be selected from last page of Essential Elements for Band method book. The audition process: Students must bring their instrument and all necessary equipment needed for the performance (xylophone will be provided for percussion, student must bring yarn mallets) Students must bring their Method Books needed for the audition process Students will have a written music theory and listening evaluation Students will perform the required material from one of the method books for the audition Students, who are percussionists, must audition on both snare and xylophone Students should bring several sharpened pencils for the written music terms and listening skills assessment Essential Elements for Band Essential Elements 2000 Excellence in Theory Book 1 Book 2 Book One 12 P a g e

13 Objective Posture Basic 1 point Holds instrument improperly. Rarely sits up straight; head down. Legs/ankles crossed. Garrison School for the Arts Band Audition Rubric Poor 4 points Holds instrument properly. Sits up some of the time; head down. Legs/ankles crossed. Good 7 points Holds instrument properly. Sits up most of the time; head up. Feet flat on the floor most of time. Excellent 10 points Holds instrument properly. Sits up straight with head up. Both feet flat on the floor. Score Tempo/Steady Beat Rhythmic Accuracy Pitch Accuracy Intonation Articulation Phrasing Additional Comments Rarely maintains a steady beat. Plays at own tempo. Gives few notes and rests proper value. (more than 4 errors) Plays few pitches correctly. (More than 4 errors) Breath support unsteady. Few pitches in tune and even. (more than 4 errors) Rarely plays with correct articulations (more than 4 errors) Rarely creates a flowing line of music. Breathes often, breaking the musical idea. Music Terms Test ( pts) Maintains a steady beat some of the time. Plays at own tempo. Gives some notes and rests proper value. (3-4 errors) Plays some pitches correctly. (3-4 errors) Breath support steady sometimes. Some pitches in tune and even. (3-4 errors) Sometimes plays with correct articulations (3-4 errors) Creates a flowing line of music some of the time. Sometimes breathes in between phrases. Maintains a steady beat through most of the excerpt at teacher s given tempo. Gives most notes and rests proper value. (1-2 errors) Plays most pitches correctly. (1-2 errors) Breath support mostly steady. Most pitches in tune and even. (1-2 errors) Mostly plays with correct articulations (1-2 errors) Creates a flowing line of music most of the time. Usually breathes in between phrases. Listening Skills Test ( pts) Maintains a steady beat through entire excerpt at teacher s given tempo. Gives all notes and rests proper value. Plays all pitches correctly. Excellent breath support. Keeps pitches in tune and even. Always plays with correct articulations. Creates a flowing line of music. Breathes in between phrases so as not to break the musical idea. Total Points Posture Holds sticks or mallets improperly. Stands improperly and an incorrect distance from the instrument. Additional for Percussion ONLY Holds sticks or mallets properly some of the time. Has correct posture and distance from the instrument some of the time. Holds sticks or mallets properly most of the time with correct posture and distance from the instrument. Holds sticks or mallets properly with correct posture and distance from the instrument. Tempo/Steady Beat Rhythmic Accuracy Pitch Accuracy Sticking Phrasing Additional Comments Rarely maintains a steady beat. Plays at own tempo. Gives few notes and rests proper value. (more than 4 errors) Plays few pitches correctly. (More than 4 errors) Rarely plays the articulations marked in the music. Rarely uses alternate sticking when appropriate. (more than 4 errors) Rarely creates a flowing line of music, breaking the musical idea. Music Terms Test ( pts) Maintains a steady beat some of the time. Plays at own tempo. Gives some notes and rests proper value. (3-4 errors) Plays some pitches correctly. (3-4 errors) Plays some of the notes with the articulations marked in the music. Plays some of the rhythms with alternate sticking when appropriate. (3-4 errors) Creates a flowing line of music some of the time. Maintains a steady beat through most of the excerpt at teacher s given tempo. Gives most notes and rests proper value. (1-2 errors) Plays most pitches correctly. (1-2 errors) Plays most notes with the articulations marked in the music. Plays most of the rhythms with alternate sticking when appropriate. (1-2 errors) Creates a flowing line of music most of the time. Listening Skills Test ( pts) Maintains a steady beat through entire excerpt at teacher s given tempo. Gives all notes and rests proper value. Plays all pitches correctly. Plays all notes with the articulations marked in the music. Plays all of the rhythms with alternate sticking when appropriate. Creates a flowing line of music. Total Points 13 P a g e

14 Garrison School for the Arts Band Audition Requirements Band Audition Sheet ~ Rising 7 th and 8 th Graders Name: Instrument: Grade: Do you play another instrument? If so, what instrument: Etude to Play Possible score Score and comments Concert F-Scale #167 (can be found in Essential Elements 2000, page 3-36 Book Two) 30 Points Concert E-flat Scale #163 (can be found in Essential Elements 2000, page 3-36 Book Two) 30 points Essential Elements Book II Exercise # Points Music Terms points Music Listening: points Comments Total points P a g e

15 Garrison School for the Arts Band Audition Requirements Band Audition Sheet ~ Rising 6 th Graders Name: Instrument: Do you play another instrument? If so, what instrument: Etude to Play Possible score Score and notes Concert B-flat Scales (can be found in Essential Elements2000, page 40 Book One or page 28) 30 Points Concert F-flat Scale (can be found in Essential Elements2000, page 40 Book One Essential Elements Book 1 Exercise #6 30 points 30 Points Music Terms Points Music Listening Points Notes Total points P a g e

16 Garrison School for the Arts Band Audition Requirements Band Audition for Rising 6 th Graders Scales (Memorized) Concert B-flat and Concert-F (Scales can be found in Essential Elements 2000, Book 1, Page 40) Prepared Music Essential Elements Book 1, Exercise #6 Band Audition for Rising 7 th and 8 th Graders Scales (Memorized) Concert E-flat and Concert A-flat (Scales can be found in Essential Elements 2000, Book2, Page3-36) Prepared Music Essential Elements 2000, Book 2, #106 Important Audition Information: The students should bring to the audition their methods books, which include their prepared piece and scales. Music Theory and Listening Skills: Students auditioning for placement in the Garrison Music Program will be required to complete a written/listening test that includes music terminology, music reading and listening skills. A music vocabulary list study sheet is available to prospective students on the Fine Arts page of the Garrison School of the Arts website ( 16 P a g e

17 Garrison School for the Arts Band Audition Requirements Garrison 2017 Vocabulary Terms Students will be tested on ten terms taken from this list. 1. P Piano; soft, quiet 2. Moderato Tempo marking indicating restrained or moderate. 3. Crescendo Gradually getting louder. 4. Decrescendo Gradually getting quieter, softer.. Rit. Ritardando; gradually getting slower. 6. Piu Mosso More movement, quicker. 7. ff Fortissimo; very Loud 8. pp Pianissimo 9. f Forte; Loud 10. mf Mezzo Forte; medium Loud 11. Legato Smooth and connected 12. Staccato Detached; separated from each other. 13. Vivace Tempo marking indicating fast and lively 14. Tempo How fast or slow; speed of the music. 1. Unison Same pitch 16. Marcato Marked; accented; stressed. 17. Fermata. Pause or hold at the discretion of conductor. 18. Rubato The practice of disregarding strict time for expressive effect. 19. Allegro Fast tempo marking. 20. Andante Tempo marking for slow. 21. A cappella Unaccompanied vocal piece. 22. Rallentando Slow gradually 23. Meno Mosso Less motion 24. Grand staff Staff with both bass and treble attached together. 2. Ledger Lines Lines that extend the staff up or down. 26. Subito Suddenly 17 P a g e

18 Garrison School for the Arts Vocal Music (Choir) Audition Requirements Scales (30 pts) Prepared Music (30 pts) Sight Reading (20 pts) Listening/Aural Skills (10 pts) Vocabulary (10 pts) Sing major scale using solfege Sing natural minor scale using solfege Drink to Me Only With Thine Eyes Each candidate will sing a simple melody at sight using solfege Error detection; match listening excerpts with printed selections Ten vocabulary terms will be selected from the published list Important Audition Information: Music Theory and Listening Skills: Students auditioning for placement in the Garrison Music Program will be required to complete a written/listening test that includes music terminology, music reading and listening skills. A music vocabulary list study sheet is available to prospective students on the Fine Arts page of the Garrison School of the Arts website ( Sheet music and rehearsal tracks are included in this packet and on the Fine Arts page of the Garrison School for the Arts ( click the Fine Arts tab at the top of the page). There are two versions of the audition solo: Medium high (Key of E) and medium low (Key of D). 18 P a g e

19 Garrison School for the Arts Vocal Music (Choir) Audition Requirements Drink to Me Only With Thine Eyes Solo Audition Rubric Intonation/Pitch Accuracy ALL pitches are sung accurately and pitch center is maintained at ALL times with no tendencies to go sharp or flat. NO MORE than two pitches are sung incorrectly; pitch center is maintained with no tendencies to go sharp or flat. MOST of the pitches are sung correctly and/or student tends to sharp/flat only in extreme registers or vocal "breaks." ONLY ABOUT HALF of the pitches are sung accurately and/or student tends to be out of tune ABOUT HALF of the time. LESS THAN HALF of the pitches are sung accurately and/or student demonstrates only RARE moments of correct intonation. Student does NOT sing the correct pitches and/or student does NOT maintain any sense of intonation. Rhythmic Accuracy ALL rhythms are sung correctly and at the tempo of the accompaniment. NO MORE than two rhythmic errors are detected; student performs song at the tempo of the accompaniment. MOST of the rhythms are sung correctly and/or student OCCASSIONALLY has trouble singing at the tempo of accompaniment. ONLY ABOUT HALF of the rhythms are sung accurately and/or student's tempo is inconsistent with tempo of accompaniment. LESS THAN HALF of the rhythms are sung accurately and/or Student demonstrates only RARE moments of correct tempo. Student demonstrates SIGNIFICANT PROBLEMS with rhythm and/or student DOES NOT maintain tempo with accompaniment. Tone Quality Student demonstrates excellent vocal technique at ALL times that is ageappropriate, pleasant to hear, and appropriate for a choir. Student demonstrates age appropriate technique ALMOST ALL of the time; some breathiness occurs in extreme registers/breaks. Student demonstrates age appropriate technique MOST of the time, but some vocal strain occurs in extreme registers/breaks. Student demonstrates correct technique ABOUT HALF of the time; strain or excessive breathiness occurs throughout vocal range. Student demonstrates acceptable technique LESS THAN HALF of the time; tone dominated by strain or extreme breathiness. Student does NOT demonstrate correct vocal technique. Excessive strain or breathiness is PERVASIVE throughout. Breath Control/Phrasing Student demonstrates excellent breath control and phrasing at ALL TIMES. NO MORE than two errors related to breath control/phrasing occur. Student demonstrates correct breath control/phrasing MOST of the time with only occasional errors. Student demonstrates correct breath control/phrasing ABOUT HALF of the time. Student demonstrates acceptable breath control/phrasing LESS THAN HALF of the time. Problems with breath control and phrasing are PERVASIVE throughout. 19 P a g e

20 Garrison School for the Arts Vocal Music (Choir) Audition Requirements Drink to Me Only With Thine Eyes Solo Audition Rubric continued Diction Student Student ONLY ABOUT Significant demonstrates demonstrates HALF of the time problems related correct and correct diction is the student to diction are appropriate diction MOST of the time, demonstrating occurring making ALMOST ALL of but some vowels correct diction; at it the time, but a few sounds are not as times it is hard to impossible to consonants are pure as required in understand the understand the missing. choral singing. lyrics. text without looking at the music. Student incorporates pure vowels, clear consonants, and correct syllabic stress at ALL times at an appropriate level for his/her age. Overall performance was so poor that other factors made assigning any credit for dynamics/style impossible. Musicality/Dynamics and Style Student demonstrates correct style and correct dynamics at ALL times. NO MORE than two errors related to dynamics occur during performance. Student performs MOST dynamics as printed, but pop/country/musical theatre, etc. styles are OCCASSIONALLY detected. Student only demonstrates printed dynamics and/or appropriate style ABOUT HALF of the time. Little attention is paid to dynamics as printed and/or incorrect style is utilized throughout performance. Overall performance was so poor that other factors made assigning any credit for dynamics/style impossible. Georgia Music Educators, P a g e

21 Garrison School for the Arts Vocal Music (Choir) Audition Requirements Final Score Student Name Grade Date (Scales 30 pts.) Major scale No Errors Any Errors 0 Ascending Descending Nat. Minor Scale Ascending Descending No Errors Any Errors 0 Intonation Intonation Total (2 pts per half Measure total of 20 pts) Sight Reading: / / / / Intonation Tempo No Errors (2 pts) Any Errors (0 pts) Maintained Consistent Tempo (2 pts) Inconsistent Tempo (2 pts) 2 pts 0 pts 2 pts 0 pts (Scoring Rubric 30 pts.) Solo Drink to Me Only With Thine Eyes Intonation/Pitch Accuracy Rhythmic Accuracy Tone Quality Pts Solo Drink to Me Only With Thine Eyes Breath Control/Phrasing Diction Expressiveness, Musicality and Style Total Pts. Vocab Total (10 pts) Total Listening/Aural Skills Total (10 pts) Judge s Signature: 21 P a g e

22 Garrison School for the Arts Vocal Music (Choir) Audition Requirements Garrison 2017 Vocabulary Terms Students will be tested on ten terms taken from this list. 1. P Piano; soft, quiet 2. Moderato Tempo marking indicating restrained or moderate. 3. Crescendo Gradually getting louder. 4. Decrescendo Gradually getting quieter, softer.. Rit. Ritardando; gradually getting slower. 6. Piu Mosso More movement, quicker. 7. ff Fortissimo; very Loud 8. pp Pianissimo 9. f Forte; Loud 10. mf Mezzo Forte; medium Loud 11. Legato Smooth and connected 12. Staccato Detached; separated from each other. 13. Vivace Tempo marking indicating fast and lively 14. Tempo How fast or slow; speed of the music. 1. Unison Same pitch 16. Marcato Marked; accented; stressed. 17. Fermata. Pause or hold at the discretion of conductor. 18. Rubato The practice of disregarding strict time for expressive effect. 19. Allegro Fast tempo marking. 20. Andante Tempo marking for slow. 21. A cappella Unaccompanied vocal piece. 22. Rallentando Slow gradually 23. Meno Mosso Less motion 24. Grand staff Staff with both bass and treble attached together. 2. Ledger Lines Lines that extend the staff up or down. 26. Subito Suddenly 22 P a g e

23 23 P a g e

24 24 P a g e

25 2 P a g e

26 26 P a g e

27 Garrison School for the Arts Garrison Dance Audition Requirements Each candidate will provide the adjudicators with the following: Dance Solo Information (Style of Dance, Music Credit, Choreographer) Dance Resume (example resume sheet provided in audition packet) Sports Physical o In order to audition, each dance candidate MUST present a clear physical report from a physician. Candidates without a proper physical will not be allowed to audition. Please Note: If the candidate is accepted into the dance program, a new sports physical must be submitted on the required forms (available on Garrison website). This new physical must be dated May 1, 2017 or LATER, in order to last the entire school year. Audition attire: Females - Black leotard and pink convertible tights, ballet shoes, no warm-ups Males - White t-shirt with black gym shorts with elastic waistband, black ballet shoes or Jazz shoes, no warm-ups Each candidate will perform movement combinations in small and large groups in ballet and Modern dance under the instruction of the dance faculty. This section of the audition will include: ballet barre (in center), ballet enchaînements (combinations) both center and across the floor, modern center warm-up, and modern phrases across the floor. Candidates will then perform a 4 second Ballet, Modern, or Jazz dance solo. The solo should include at least two turns and two jumps, and can be performed with or without music. Music should be instrumental and can be on CD or MP3 player. Students will be evaluated on artistry, technique and performance quality. The audition point break-down is as follows: Dance Technique Points Available Use of Turn-out Use of Plié Use of Feet Flexibility Strength Execution of Turns Execution of Jumps Alignment Musicality Rhythm Movement Reproduction Ballet Presentation 10 Modern Presentation 10 Solo 2 TOTAL P a g e

28 Garrison for the Arts Audition Solo Information and Resume Sheet Name: Audition Number: SOLO FOR AUDITION: Style Music Choreographer DANCE TRAINING: Style of Dance Years of Training Teacher/School PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCE: Date Event Location SCHOLARSHIPS, AWARDS, OR HONORS IN DANCE: SCHOLARSHIPS, AWARDS, OR HONORS OUTSIDE OF DANCE: 28 P a g e

29 Dance Audition Rubric Garrison for the Arts Student Name: Date: Grade: DANCE TECHNIQUE (Maximum points) points 4 points 3 points 2 points 1 point Points Use of Turn-out Use of Plié Use of Feet Flexibility Strength Accesses rotation from the hip joint, uses full rotation on both standing and gesture leg, maintains rotation in stillness, body positions and in motion Correct alignment during plié (knees over toes, heels down in demi, etc.), uses full range of motion, plié is functional in preparing for and landing from movements Clear articulation of the feet (toe, ball, heel & heel, ball, toe), feet push through the floor, feet and ankles are stretched in movements and positions without sickling Student is able to achieve full split right, left and center. Student is able to use flexibility in extensions Student possesses the strength to hold positions, extensions and balances Accesses rotation from the hip joint, uses full rotation in either standing leg or gesture leg, mostly maintains rotation in stillness, body positions and in motion Correct alignment during plié (knees over toes, heels down in demi, etc.), mostly uses full range of motion, plié is functional in preparing for or landing from movements Feet push through the floor for functionality, feet and ankles are stretched in movements and positions without sickling most of the time 80% achievement of proper flexibility 80% achievement of proper strength Use of rotation from the hip joint, ability to use full rotation on standing or gesture leg, ability to maintain rotation in stillness, body positions and in motion is inconsistent Deviation from proper alignment during plié, mostly uses full range of motion, functional use of plié in preparing for or landing from movements in inconsistent Lacking one or more qualities of proper use of feet technique, but student does have a basic concept of proper techniques. 60% achievement of proper flexibility 60% achievement of proper strength Little evidence of accessing rotation from the hip joint, unable to use full rotation on standing or gesture leg, unable to maintain rotation in stillness, body positions and in motion Little evidence of proper alignment during plié, unable to use full range of motion, plié lacks functionality in preparing for or landing from movements Feet do not push through the floor, feet are not always stretched from the ankle, some sickling 40% achievement of proper flexibility 40% achievement of proper strength Max Points Earned No evidence of accessing rotation from the hip joint No evidence of proper alignment, full range of motion or functionality in plié No attention to functionality of the feet or stretch from the ankle, mostly sickled 20% achievement of proper flexibility 20% achievement of proper strength Musicality Ability to move accurately within the musical phrase also known as filling the music Ability to perform movements correlating to the musical phrase, some errors in phrasing Difficulty utilizing musical phrasing during movement sequences Little evidence of correct use or understanding of musical phrasing Lacks awareness of the connection of movement phrase to musical phrase Rhythm Execution of Jumps Execution of Turns Ability to accurately reproduce the correct rhythm in movement sequence also known as being on the beat or on the counts Appropriate plié for take-off and landing including heels down, clear articulation of the feet, proper body placement during the jump Clear preparation and landing position of turn, proper placement of feet, legs and arms during desired turn, clean spot while executing turn Ability to perform movements correlating to the beat or rhythm some errors in replication of rhythm Minor deviation from appropriate plié for take-off and landing or clear articulation of the feet or proper body placement during the jump Minor deviation from clear preparation & landing position of turn, or proper placement of feet, legs & arms during desired turn, or clean spot while executing turn Deviation from correct rhythm Lacking one or more qualities of proper jump technique, but student does have a basic concept of proper jump technique Lacking one or more qualities of proper turning technique, but student does have a basic concept of proper turning technique Little evidence of ability to move to the correct beat or rhythm Difficulty with most elements of jump technique Difficulty with most elements of turning technique Lacks awareness of beat and rhythm Lacks awareness of take-off, landing and placement of the body for jumps Lacks awareness of preparation, landing, placement of the body, and spotting for turns 29 P a g e

30 (continued) points 4 points 3 points 2 points 1 point Points Earned Alignment Clear alignment through the Occasional deviation from Lacks ability to maintain Inability to maintain proper Lacks awareness of proper upper and lower body in proper alignment in stillness and alignment in either alignment through stillness alignment in stillness or in stillness and in motion in motion stillness or in motion and in motion motion including, neutral pelvis, neutral spine, neutral ribcage, and scapula pulled down and back Reproduce Material Ability to quickly process movement information and accurately reproduce movement sequences Ability to process movement information and adequately reproduce movement sequence with occasional misconception of movement vocabulary Difficulty processing movement information and frequent misconception of movement vocabulary Limited ability to process movement information and with mistaken reproduction of movement vocabulary Inability to process movement information & mistaken reproduction of movement sequences or total omission of sections BALLET PRESENTATION (Maximum 10 points) points 4 points 3 points 2 points 1 point Points Coordination/ Port de Bras Well-developed ability to perform synchronized tasks and proper execution of ballet port de bras Occasional dysfunction in ability to perform synchronized tasks and proper execution of ballet ported bras Difficulty in coordinating synchronized tasks or execution of proper ballet port de bras Limited kinesthetic awareness and knowledge of proper ballet port de bras Lacking kinesthetic awareness and knowledge of proper ballet port de bras is not evident Earned Max Points Max Points Use of Space/ Spatial Awareness Understanding and integration of near, middle and far reach space and sophisticated sensitivity to group interactions in space Moderate understanding and integration of personal kinesphere and occasional deviation from choral/unison movement and spatial awareness Difficulty utilizing all areas of personal kinesphere and difficulty maintaining spatial relationships Vague idea of personal kinesphere and action space zones and inaccurate perception of spatial relationships No evidence of understanding of personal kinesphere or spatial relationships MODERN PRESENTATION (Maximum 10 points) points 4 points 3 points 2 points 1 point Points Core Connectivity Use of Weight Developed use of core in movement to mobilize and stabilize the body Ability to efficiently shift weight and release weight into the floor as a function of movement execution Clear use of core in most movement Mostly effective display of weight distribution and sense of being grounded Understanding of core use but inconsistent execution Inconsistent use of weight distribution and sense of being grounded Lacks ability to use core as a functional part of movement Little accuracy in how to properly shift weight and use the floor as a function of movement execution Max Points Earned No evidence of understanding of core connectivity No understanding of physical weight centering SOLO PRESENTATION (Maximum 2 points) 9-10 points 7-8 points -6 points 3-4 points 1-2 points Points Movement Quality (style, artistry) Performance Quality Technical Proficiency TOTAL / 100 Ability to use a wide array of physical effort actions Ability to express emotional context in movement and ability to control and maintain proper focus and presentation Ability to accurately execute technique fundamentals during performance Fundamentally sound ability to move with different energies Ability to express emotional context in movement and control and maintain proper focus and presentation most of the time Frequently demonstrates accuracy in technique fundamentals during performance Basic knowledge of stylization of movement Ability to express emotional context in movement some of the time Inconsistent accuracy executing technique during performance Difficulty executing a variety of effort actions Insufficient demonstration of qualitative range in movement Mistaken perception of technique fundamentals during performance No evidence of understanding the quality of movement necessary Earned Max Points 10 No evidence of understanding of performance possibilities 10 No understanding of technique fundamentals during performance 30 P a g e

31 Garrison School for the Arts Piano Audition Requirements 1. SCALES: a. Each candidate must play the scales of the key from each performed piece: hands together, parallel motion, one octave in quarter notes (MM-70) 2. CADENCES: 3. SONGS: a. Cadences of each performed composition I, V, I - hands together in root position. (Refer to the Alfred Scale Book for Clarification) a. Each candidate must play two selections based on chosen level: i. First Piece Advanced Beginner: Any Selection from Anna Magdalena Notebook Intermediate: Bach Two-Part Invention #8, #13, #14 only. Advanced Intermediate: Any Bach Sinfonia (Three-Part Inventions) ii. Second Piece of a contrasting style and period **Both compositions must be from memory, but students MUST bring their music to the audition. Failure to do so will result in disqualification from audition. 4. SIGHT READING: a. Each candidate will be asked to sight read based on the level their audition pieces are chosen from i. Advanced beginners will be asked to sight read a beginner piece (ex: An Early Bach Dance) ii. Intermediates will be asked to sight read an advanced beginner piece (Ex: Any selection from the Anna Magdalena Notebook) iii. Advanced intermediate will be asked to sight read an intermediate piece. (Ex: Any Two-Part Invention). MUSIC THEORY AND LISTENING SKILLS: a. Students auditioning for placement in the Garrison Music Program will be required to complete a written/listening test that includes music terminology, music reading and listening skills. A music vocabulary list study sheet is available to prospective students on the Fine Arts page of the Garrison School of the Arts website ( **Omission of any above elements will result in an automatic disqualification from the audition process. These audition requirements directly align with the National Standards of Music Education and are in Vertical Alignment with the program at Savannah Arts Academy. Selection into Garrison does not guarantee passing the audition into Savannah Arts, but the programs are aligned philosophically and curricularly. 31 P a g e