Admission and Audition Information Packet

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1 Admission and Audition Information Packet

2 Admission and Audition Information Packet Table of Contents SCCPSS Choice Program Information Guide... 3 Understanding the Middle School Process (Application/Audition)... 4 How to Apply... 7 School Tours, Workshops, and Important Dates... 8 Elementary Admissions... 9 Band Audition Requirements Chorus (Vocal Music) Audition Requirements Piano Audition Requirements... 2 Orchestra Audition Requirements Dance Audition Requirements Theatre Audition Requirements Visual Arts Audition Requirements P a g e

3 SCCPSS Choice Program Information Guide Garrison Disclaimer Savannah County-Public School System (SCCPSS) has published a comprehensive guide about the Choice Program. The information found in this packet is a shortened version of what the district has published. To find all the details, as laid out by SCCPSS, please refer to the Choice Program Information Guide. It can be found at: Scroll to the bottom of the page and click on Choice Program Guide under the Helpful Links section. 3 P a g e

4 649 W. JONES STREET SAVANNAH, GA MAIN OFFICE: Understanding the Middle School Process (Application and Audition) The lottery process for performing arts schools differs from the process utilized by other choice program 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 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 Choice Program academic requirements listed below to be considered for admission to Esther F. Garrison School for the Arts. If your child meets the criteria below, then apply online at SRI & MAP SCORES Conduct & Grades Audition Applying to 6 th Grade Applying to 7 th Grade Applying to 8 th Grade READING MATH READING MATH READING MATH Lexile/MAP MAP Lexile/MAP MAP Lexile/MAP MAP 80/ / / Satisfactory Behavior & Choice GPA: 80% or Higher See Audition Requirements in this Packet 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 after the initial application window closes and staff and verified that all criteria has been met. 1) On the day of the audition, applicants report to Garrison at their scheduled time (please review the rubric for your art area in this packet). 2) Each applicant is assigned a number when he/she signs in. 3) Students are escorted in groups to their designated audition areas by their appointment times. Phase 3: Judging Students will be scored using a rubric on the day of the audition by a panel of judges (rubrics are in this packet). ACCOMMODATIONS FOR AUDITIONS 4 P a g e

5 A parent/guardian must notify the, SCCPSS Office of College and Career Readiness immediately following the submission of the application if the child has a special need that requires accommodations for his/her audition. Accommodations to the audition process are permissible for students with special needs documented in an active IEP or 04 Plan. A copy of the child s current IEP or 04 Plan (public school students) or medical evaluation (private school students) must be provided to the school immediately following submission of the application in order to ensure audition accommodations. Students who have limited proficiency in the English language are encouraged to audition in their native language, if needed. Students identified as ELL can be provided language facilitators for their auditions. Please contact Amy Perry (amy.perry@sccpss.com) or Dr. Angie Lewis (angie.lewis@sccpss.com) at if audition accommodations are needed. 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 application. Students applying to Esther F. Garrison School for the Arts will be accepted based on the number of seats available in each performing arts area, according to their audition ranking. 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. Phase : After the Ranking (for Savannah Arts & Esther F. Garrison School for the Arts, Grades 6-8) An will be sent to families serving as notification that a student is given a seat or placed on a waitlist. Following the initial notification , a second will be sent containing a snapcode and a link to access the required online registration form. Parents who do not have an account listed will receive a letter mailed to the address provided in the application. Parents who receive acceptance letters must register their children by the registration deadline. Any student who is not registered by the established deadline will forfeit their Choice seats and the seats will be offered to the next child on the waitlist. Students who are not currently enrolled in an SCCPSS school will be required to submit registration documentation as outlined in the registration . Please read the registration carefully. P a g e

6 The Esther F. Garrison School of the Arts seating process 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: SCCPSS Full-time Permanent Employee s Child with Parent working at the Choice Program School Priority 2: Chatham County Residents and SCCPSS Full-Time Permanent Employee s Child Priority 3: Pre-K Child (Currently Enrolled at Selected Choice Program School) Priority 4: Siblings (only applies to K- students). The district s 4 th priority of siblings does not apply for entrance to Garrison s middle school program. Priority : Chatham County Residents Priority 6: SCCPSS Employee s Child (Non-Chatham County Residents) Priority 7: Out of County Residents Important Dates: Scheduled Events Dates Annual Student Success Expo and STEM Festival January 20, 2018 Application Window Opens (Applications are available at the Expo as well) January 6, 2018 Application Window Closes January 28, 2018 Appeal Process Begins January 28, 2018 Savannah Arts Auditions (Communications, Chorus, Dance, Orchestra, Piano, February 3, 2018 Theatre, & Visual Arts) Garrison School for the Arts Audition (DANCE ONLY) Garrison School for the Arts Auditions Held (all areas except Dance- see February 10, 2018 above) Savannah Arts Auditions (BAND ONLY at Garrison) Appeal Process Ends February 23, 2018 Lottery/Ranking Day March 2, 2018 Parents Notified of Choice Results March 6, 2018 Choice Program Registration Window Opens March 12, 2018 Registration Closes March 30, 2018 Waitlist Application Window Opens April 4, P a g e

7 Esther F. Garrison School of the Arts How to Apply Parents interested in applying can follow the steps below. When submitting an application, all portions of the application must be filled out completely ONLINE. STEP 1 Review Eligibility Criteria Determine if the student meets the eligibility criteria by reviewing the details in this packet, or on page -10 of the District s Choice Program Information Guide. STEP 2 Submit an application Applications will be accessible on the district website at starting January 6, Completing applications online is strongly encouraged. Please call to request a paper application or for additional assistance. ** Please Note: Out of County applicants and those students NOT CURRENTLY ENROLLED (this includes out of county, home school, virtual school, and private school students) in the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System must apply online AND submit required supporting documentation. All documentation must be submitted to the SCCPSS Office of College and Career Readiness, 402 Market Street, Savannah, GA ALL documentation should be received (through drop-off or US Mail) within five business days of online application completion. *Note: Current SCCPSS students who have not been enrolled in our schools for three consecutive semesters may also be asked to provide additional documentation. STEP 3 Lottery and/or Ranking Process and awaiting results A randomized electronic lottery will run in early March. Lottery result notifications will be sent to parents by following the lottery. The same electronic system will rank students who are auditioning for fine and performing arts schools in early March. Again, ranking notifications will be sent to parents by following the ranking. STEP 4 Registration Registration is required after a student is selected through the lottery or ranking process. During the registration period, families will be asked to provide additional documentation. 7 P a g e

8 School Tours, Arts Alive Workshops, and Important Dates Tour Dates for the School Year All tours will begin promptly at 9:30 and last 4-minutes. No reservations needed. Elementary: Thurs, November 9, 2017 Thurs, December 7, 2017 Thurs, January 4, 2018 Middle: Thurs, November 16, 2017 Thurs, December 14, 2017 Thurs, January 11, 2018 Garrison Arts Alive Workshop Series! All workshops begin promptly at :00 and last until 6:1pm. Register online at and check in at the door, 4:30-:00, on the day of the event. After checking in, parents are able to leave, if desired. Please be back promptly at 6:1pm to pick up your child. October 24, 2017 November 9, 2017 January 11, 2018 Other Important Dates Annual Student Success Expo and STEM Festival January 20, 2018 (Applications Window Opens) Garrison School for the Arts Open House January 23, 2018 (:00-7:00pm) Garrison School for the Arts Auditions February 3, 2018 (DANCE ONLY) and February 10, 2018 (Chorus, Piano, Band, Orchestra, Visual Arts, & Theatre) Middle School Important Dates November 16, 2017 Middle School Tour (9:30 am) December 14, 2017 Middle School Tour (9:30 am) January 6, Applications available online - January 11, 2018 Middle School Tour (9:30 am) and Arts Alive! Program (:00 pm) January 23, 2018 Garrison School for the Arts Choice Program Open House (:00-7:00pm) January 28, 2018 Application Window Closes January 28, 2018 Appeals Process Begins February 3, 2018 Auditions (DANCE ONLY) February 10, 2018 Auditions (Chorus, Band, Orchestra, Piano, Visual Arts, and Theatre) February 23, 2018 Appeals Process Ends March 2, 2018 Ranking March 6, 2018 Parents notified of Choice Program Results March 12, 2018 Choice Program Registration Opens March 30, 2018 Registration Closes April 4, 2018 Waitlist Applicant Notification Begins 8 P a g e

9 Elementary School (K-th) Criteria Applying to Kindergarten Applying to 1 st Grade Applying to 2 nd Grade STUDENT CRITERIA Applying to 3 rd Grade Applying to 4 th Grade Applying to th Grade Subject READING READING MATH READING MATH READING MATH Assessment DIBELS Lexile/MAP MAP Lexile/MAP MAP Lexile/MAP MAP Test Scores N/A N/A / / / Conduct & Grades Satisfactory Conduct Satisfactory Conduct Satisfactory Conduct and Choice GPA 80% or Higher APPLICANTS NOT CURRENTLY ENROLLED IN SAVANNAH-CHATHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS All applicants who are not currently enrolled in a Savannah-Chatham County Public School should apply online and must submit required documentation to the SCCPSS Office of College and Career Readiness, 402 Market Street, Savannah, GA ALL documentation should be received (through drop-off or US Mail) within five business days of online application completion. Required documentation includes: Printed Choice Program Application (online print out) Transcript/Report Card (previous three full semesters, equivalent to a full year and a half) Proof of Address (Utility Bill (electric, gas, water), Government Agency Mail, or Lease Agreement/Mortgage Statement) Required Test Scores (nationally normed standardized test results that measure mathematics and literacy) Elementary School Important Dates November 9, 2017 Elementary School Tours (9:30 am) December 7, 2017 Elementary School Tours (9:30 am) January 4, 2018 Elementary School Tours (9:30 am) January 6, Applications available online - January 23, 2018 Garrison School for the Arts Choice Program Open House (:00-7:00pm) January 28, 2018 Application Window Closes January 28, 2018 Appeals Process Begins February 23, 2018 Appeals Process Ends March 2, 2018 Lottery March 6, 2018 Parents notified of Choice Program Results March 12, 2018 Choice Program Registration Opens March 30, 2018 Registration Closes April 4, 2018 Waitlist Applicant Notification Begins 9 P a g e

10 Band Audition Requirements The 2018 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 Essential Elements Method Book One to the audition and show the method book at check-in 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 10 P a g e

11 Objective Posture Basic 1 point Holds instrument improperly. Rarely sits up straight; head down. Legs/ankles crossed. Esther F. 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 Additional for Percussion ONLY Posture 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) 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. 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. 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. Music Terms Test ( pts) Listening Skills Test ( pts) Total Holds sticks or mallets improperly. Stands improperly and an incorrect distance from the instrument. 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. Holds sticks or mallets properly some of the time. Has correct posture and distance from the instrument some of the time. 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. Holds sticks or mallets properly most of the time with correct posture and distance from the instrument. 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. Holds sticks or mallets properly with correct posture and distance from the instrument. 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. Music Terms Test ( pts) Listening Skills Test ( pts) Total 11 P a g e

12 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 Concert E-flat Scale #163 (can be found in Essential Elements 2000, page 3-36 Book Two) Essential Elements Book II Exercise # points 30 Music Terms points Music Listening: points Comments Total points P a g e

13 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 Concert F-flat Scale (can be found in Essential Elements2000, page 40 Book One Essential Elements Book 1 Exercise #6 30 points 30 Music Terms Music Listening Notes Total points P a g e

14 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 ( 14 P a g e

15 Band Audition Requirements Garrison 2018 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 1 P a g e

16 Chorus (Vocal Music) 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). 16 P a g e

17 Chorus (Vocal Music) 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. 17 P a g e

18 Chorus (Vocal Music) Audition Requirements Drink to Me Only With Thine Eyes Solo Audition Rubric continued Diction Student Student ONLY ABOUT HALF Significant demonstrates demonstrates of the time is the problems related correct and correct diction student to diction are appropriate diction MOST of the time, demonstrating occurring making ALMOST ALL of the but some vowels correct diction; at it 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

19 Chorus (Vocal Music) Audition Requirements Final Score Student Name Grade Date (Scales 30 pts.) Major scale No Errors Any Errors 0 Nat. Minor Scale Ascending Ascending Descending Descending Intonation Intonation No Errors Any Errors 0 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: 19 P a g e

20 Chorus (Vocal Music) Audition Requirements Garrison 2018 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 20 P a g e

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25 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. SONGS: 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 key, style and period. **Both compositions must be from memory, but students MUST bring THREE COPIES of their music to the audition. Failure to do so will result in disqualification from audition. 3. 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) 4. 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. 2 P a g e

26 Esther F. Garrison School of the Arts Piano Audition Requirements AUDITION RUBRIC/SCORE SHEET First Song: Earned Max. Scale Technique Rhythm Memorization Interpretation Second Song: Earned Max. Scale Technique Rhythm Memorization Interpretation Sight Reading: Earned Max. Technique Rhythm Pitch Accuracy Dynamics Music Theory Test 30 TOTAL POINTS EARNED (out of 100) Max: P a g e

27 Piano Auditions Rubric Student Name: Date: Scale Technique Rhythm Memorization Interpretation FIRST COMPOSITION (Maximum 30 points) points 4 points 3 points 2 points 1 point Excellent job of playing the appropriate scale with proper fingering, both hands, the correct number of octaves and in the appropriate tempo Outstanding technique & posture Excellent observation of rhythmic elements with a steady tempo Excellent memory work with no stops Outstanding execution of all dynamics, agogics and other musical indications Very good job of playing the appropriate scale with proper fingering, both hands, the correct number of octaves and in the appropriate tempo Strong technique & posture Very good observation of rhythmic elements with a steady tempo Very good memory work with very few stops Strong execution of almost all dynamics, agogics, and other musical indications Good job of playing the appropriate scale with proper fingering, both hands, the correct number of octaves and in the appropriate tempo Satisfactory technique and/or posture Good observation of rhythmic elements with mostly steady tempo Good memory with few stops Satisfactory execution of almost most dynamics, agogics, and other musical indications Weak job of playing the appropriate scale with proper fingering, both hands, the correct number of octaves and in the appropriate tempo Week technique and/or posture Weak observation of rhythmic elements and/or tempo Weak memory with several stops Weak execution with observation of only some dynamics, agogics, and other musical indications Earned Max Poor job of playing the appropriate scale with proper fingering, both hands, the correct number of octaves and in the appropriate tempo Poor technique and/or posture Poor observation of rhythmic elements and/or tempo Poor memory work with many stops or inability to complete piece Poor execution with observation of few or no dynamics, agogics and/or other musical indications SECOND COMPOSITION (Maximum 30 points) points 4 points 3 points 2 points 1 point Earned Scale Technique Rhythm Excellent job of playing the appropriate scale with proper fingering, both hands, the correct number of octaves and in the appropriate tempo Outstanding technique & posture Excellent observation of rhythmic elements with a steady tempo Very good job of playing the appropriate scale with proper fingering, both hands, the correct number of octaves and in the appropriate tempo Strong technique & posture Very good observation of rhythmic elements with a steady tempo Good job of playing the appropriate scale with proper fingering, both hands, the correct number of octaves and in the appropriate tempo Satisfactory technique and/or posture Good observation of rhythmic elements with mostly steady tempo Weak job of playing the appropriate scale with proper fingering, both hands, the correct number of octaves and in the appropriate tempo Week technique and/or posture Weak observation of rhythmic elements and/or tempo Max Poor job of playing the appropriate scale with proper fingering, both hands, the correct number of octaves and in the appropriate tempo Poor technique and/or posture Poor observation of rhythmic elements and/or tempo 27 P a g e

28 Memorization Interpretation Excellent memory work with no stops Outstanding execution of all dynamics, agogics and other musical indications Very good memory work with very few stops Strong execution of almost all dynamics, agogics, and other musical indications Good memory with few stops Satisfactory execution of almost most dynamics, agogics, and other musical indications Weak memory with several stops Weak execution with observation of only some dynamics, agogics, and other musical indications Poor memory work with many stops or inability to complete piece Poor execution with observation of few or no dynamics, agogics and/or other musical indications SIGHT READING (Maximum 20 points) points 4 points 3 points 2 points 1 point Earned Technique Rhythm Outstanding technique & posture Excellent observation of rhythmic elements with a steady tempo Strong technique & posture Very good observation of rhythmic elements with a steady tempo Satisfactory technique and/or posture Good observation of rhythmic elements with mostly steady tempo Week technique and/or posture Weak observation of rhythmic elements and/or tempo Max Poor technique and/or posture Poor observation of rhythmic elements and/or tempo Pitch Accuracy Dynamics and Interpretation Excellent execution of all pitches with attention to key and/or accidentals Excellent execution of dynamics and other musical indications Very good execution of almost all pitches with attention to key and/or accidentals Very good execution of dynamics and other musical indications Good execution of most pitches Good execution of dynamics and other musical indications Weak execution of pitches with little or no attention to key and/or accidentals Weak execution of dynamics and other musical indications Poor execution of pitches with no attention to key and/or accidentals Poor execution of dynamics and other musical indications MUSIC THEORY TEST 30 pts Total: TOTAL / P a g e

29 Esther F. Garrison School of the Arts Piano Audition Requirements Garrison 2018 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 29 P a g e

30 Orchestra Audition Requirements 6 th Grade Audition Repertoire: 1. Scales and Arpeggios - Violin: D Major: 1 octave, G Major: 2 octaves memorized Viola: D Major: 1 octave, C Major: 2 octaves Cello: D Major: 1 octave, C Major: 2 octaves Bass: D Major: 1 octave, G Major: 1 octave **If the student has previously learned these scales using rhythm patterns or slurs, they may play the scales as learned. 2. Prepared solo Prepared Solo Strictly Strings, Book 2, Highland/Etling Publisher; page 3; the A part; or solo of choice. 3. Sight Reading 4. Theory Session 7 th Grade Audition Repertoire: 1. Scales and Arpeggios; Violin: G Major and D major: 2 octaves memorized Viola: C Major and D Major: 2 octaves Cello: C and D Major: 2 octaves Bass: D Major and G Major: 1 octave 2. Prepared solo Solo of choice 3. Sight Reading 4. Theory Session 8 th Grade Audition Repertoire: 1. Scales and Arpeggios Violin: G: 3-octaves; A and B Major: 2-octaves 2. Prepared solo Solo of choice Viola: C: 3-octaves; D and E Major: 2-octaves Cello: C: 3-octaves; D and E Major: 2-octaves Bass: F and G Major: 2-octaves 3. Sight Reading 4. Theory Session **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 ( 30 P a g e

31 Orchestra Audition Requirements Rubric Objective Posture and Use of bow Tempo/Steady Beat Rhythmic Accuracy Pitch Accuracy Articulation Phrasing Additional Comments Comments: Basic 1 point Holds instrument improperly. Rarely has good posture; head and neck are tense. Holds instrument tightly. Holds bow improperly. Bow does not move parallel to the bridge. Rarely maintains a steady beat. Plays at own tempo. Gives few notes and rests proper value. Plays few pitches correctly. Bow strokes are unsteady. Few pitches in tune. Rarely plays with correct articulations and bow strokes. Rarely creates a flowing line of music. Does not follow bowings or shifts. Poor 4 points Holds instrument properly. Has good posture some of the time; head and neck are not relaxed. Holds instrument somewhat tightly. Right thumb is not in correct position under the stick. Right hand fingers are tight. Bow is off sounding point. Maintains a steady beat some of the time. Plays at own tempo. Gives some notes and rests proper value. Plays some pitches correctly. Bow strokes sometimes create a steady sound. Some pitches in tune. Sometimes plays with correct articulations and bow strokes. Creates a flowing line of music some of the time. Bow changes and shifts are jerky. Follows some of the bowing and shifting directions. Good 7 points Holds instrument properly. Plays with good posture most of the time; head and neck are relaxed. Right hand position starts off well, but does not always stay relaxed. Bow is sometimes on the sounding point. Bow is mostly straight. Maintains a steady beat most of the time. Gives most notes and rests proper value. Plays most pitches correctly. Bow strokes are mostly steady. Most pitches in tune. Mostly plays with correct articulations and bow strokes. Creates a flowing line of music most of the time. Usually has smooth bow changes and shifts. Excellent 10 points Holds instrument properly. Good relationship of bow to instrument. Excellent use of sounding point. Creates different colors using different bow speeds. Maintains a steady beat through entire excerpt. Gives all notes and rests proper value. Plays all pitches correctly. Excellent bow strokes. Keeps pitches in tune. Always plays with correct articulations and bow strokes. Creates a flowing line of music. Slurs and bow changes are always smooth. Bow changes and shifts do not interfere with the musical idea. Music Terms Test ( pts) Listening Skills Test ( pts) Total Score 31 P a g e

32 Orchestra Audition Requirements Middle School Orchestra Audition Sheet Name: Instrument: Grade: Category/Task Possible score Score and comments Scale and Arpeggio 1 20 points Scale and Arpeggio 2 20 points Prepared Solo 30 points Music Terms points Music Listening points Sight Reading 20 points Total points 100 Comments: 32 P a g e

33 Orchestra Audition Requirements Garrison 2018 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 33 P a g e

34 Garrison Dance (Ballet/Modern) 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 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 100 Note: The Dance audition will be a combination of ballet and modern dance. An emphasis is placed on ballet. Student solos should be a 4-seconds (ballet, modern, or jazz). 34 P a g e

35 Esther F. 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: 3 P a g e

36 : Dance (Ballet/Modern) Audition Rubric Student Name: Date: Grade: DANCE TECHNIQUE (Maximum points) Use of Turn-out Use of Plié Use of Feet Flexibility points 4 points 3 points 2 points 1 point 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 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 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 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 No evidence of accessing rotation from the hip joint Earned Max 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 Strength Student possesses the strength to hold positions, extensions and balances 80% achievement of proper strength 60% achievement of proper strength 40% achievement of proper strength 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 Ability to accurately reproduce the correct rhythm in movement sequence also known as being on the beat or on the counts Ability to perform movements correlating to the beat or rhythm some errors in replication of rhythm Deviation from correct rhythm Little evidence of ability to move to the correct beat or rhythm Lacks awareness of beat and rhythm Execution of Jumps Execution of Turns 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 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 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 Difficulty with most elements of jump technique Difficulty with most elements of turning technique 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 36 P a g e