Name Address ESPERANZA HIGH SCHOOL Show Choir 2015-2016 APPLICATION PLEASE PRINT LEGIBLY Email PLEASE STAPLE A HEAD SHOT OF YOURSELF IN THIS AREA. MUST BE A CLEAR PICTURE OF YOUR FACE. City Zip Phone Height Weight Birthday Current School I am auditioning for (circle one): Vivace Mixed Show Choir Both Grade in the fall (circle one): 9 10 11 12 Your GPA for: 1st semester 3rdQtr Were all your Citizenship Marks Satisfactory or above (circle one)? Yes No ***Attach a photocopy of your last two report cards or ABI Transcript to this application.*** Who referred you to Esperanza Vocal Music/brought you to the audition? Briefly describe any singing and dance training you have had: I have thoroughly read the policies and regulations and I understand the requirements and commitment to become a member of the Esperanza Show Choirs. I agree to abide by the rules and regulations and realize the high expectations required. I understand that failure to do so will result in my inability to participate or dismissal from the choir. I further understand that if I am selected for Show Choir and return my completed acceptance, I will enroll in the class period, participate in all after school rehearsals and all performances, and summer camp, unless excused due to illness or death in the family. The period of participation runs from July 1, 2015 through June 17, 2016. Applicant Signature Date I hereby authorize my child to tryout for the Esperanza Show Choirs for the 2015-2016 school year. I have read the information packet and understand the commitment involved. I am prepared to comply with the Esperanza Show Choir contract in the event my child becomes a member of the Show Choir. Parent Signature Date YOUR COMPLETED APPLICATION AND SUPPORTING MATERIAL MUST BE TURNED IN AT THE REGISTRATION TABLE IN ORDER TO BE ADMITTED TO THE AUDITION.
Vocal Music Department Vocal Audition Form Name: Date: Auditioning For (circle one): Vivace/Mixed Show Choir Vocal Ensemble Both Voice Part (circle one): Sop Alto Tenor Bass Current School: Current Grade: Previous music experience: Voice Evaluation Major Scale 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Major/Minor Triads 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Tonal Memory 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Size of Tone: small medium large Breathiness: excessive some none Solo: Tone Quality: lyric dramatic mixed Pitch Accuracy 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Vibrato: excessive even none Vocal Strength 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Breath Control: poor moderate good Diction 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Flexibility: weak medium good Expression 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Group Song: Blend 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Choral Tone 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Pitch Accuracy 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Total Points: /100 Range: Comments: Call Back: Yes No Acceptance: Yes No Recommended Choir(s): Vocal Ensemble Vivace Concert Choir Voice Part: Sop I Sop II Alto I Alto II Tenor I Tenor II Bass I Bass II
Vocal Music Department Dance Audition Form Name: Current Grade: Number: 1. Were you in choir this past year? If so, what group were you in? 2. Have you ever taken dance classes at a dance studio before? If so, what classes? 3. Have you ever performed in a musical or stage show? If so, which ones and what part were you? 4. What are you wearing today? --------------------------------------- Please do not write below this line------------------------------------------ Rhythm: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Stage presence: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Technique: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Callback: yes no Notes:
Vocal Music Department Student Evaluation Dear Teachers of, (Student Name) The above named student is trying out for the Show Choirs and/or Vocal Ensemble for 2015-2016. To insure that the students selected for the choir are capable of maintaining their academic studies and the requirements of the choir, we are asking the student s current teachers help in evaluating the student s potential. Thank you for your involvement. Michael Fenton, Director Aimee Mauzey, Choreographer Period Class Grade to Date Citizenship 0 A B C D F 1 A B C D F 2 A B C D F 3 A B C D F 4 A B C D F 5 A B C D F 6 A B C D F 7 A B C D F Attendance (Absences) Tardy Ability to Follow Directions Comments Teacher Signature Revised 4/21/2015 Return this completed form with your application and report cards at registration the day of tryouts.
Show Choir Auditions DO YOUR BEST. RELAX, SMILE, AND PERSEVERE WITH GRACE! 1. Registration: Turn in all paperwork: Application with headshot Teacher Evaluation Copies of your two most recent grade reports 2. You will be assigned an identification number to wear on your neckline during both auditions. Return it before leaving for the day. 3. You are responsible for your personal belongings. Bring what you need (water, appropriate clothing, music, pencils, etc). 4. Dance Auditions (Tuesday, May 5): Wear appropriate dance attire, dance shoes, hair in ponytail. 5. Vocal Auditions (Wednesday, May, 6): Wear nice, but casual attire. The group song will be the focus, however, if you have not completed the individual portion of the audition, bring in your accompaniment CD, tape, or mp3 player. Elements of the audition will include a vocal range check, short pitch recognition, Major and Minor triads and ascending and descending Major Scale on solfege or numbers, and Individual Solo. 6. Call Backs (Thursday, May 7): Call Back results will be posted on the Website. Go to www.esperanzahs.com, click on Teachers/Staff, then Mr. Michael Fenton. You will see a link for Call Backs on the right. 7. Final Results will be posted on the Website. (see #6).
Show Choir Audition Check List 1. Attend meeting at in the Choir Room (712) on Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at 6:30pm. 2. Make an appointment for your individual audition (at EHS or your school). 3. Take application materials home and discuss with parents. 4. Complete all forms, including all necessary signatures. 5. Make a photocopy of your last 2 report cards or ABI Transcript. Office grade transcripts are not acceptable. You should have a file of all your grades at home. 6. Prepare a vocal solo segment from musical theater or appropriate pop repertoire which shows your best vocal assets usually the ending of the song, vocal range, dynamics, solid vocal technique, etc. (2 minutes maximum) 7. Prepare a tape of your audition song accompaniment. (2 minutes maximum) 8. Dance Auditions: Tuesday, May 5, 2015, 3:30-6:30pm, EHS Choir Room - Arrive dressed in dance clothes and shoes, hair in a ponytail. Report to the registration table at 3:30pm. Turn in completed forms: application, evaluation, and last 2 grade report card photocopies. Attach your assigned number card to your shirt. Return the number at the end of auditions. All students will perform a series of exercises to show flexibility, technique, innate sense of rhythm, ability to follow directions, etc. Students will be taught a choreographed routine and will perform it individually or in small groups. 9. Vocal Auditions: Wednesday, May 6, 2015, 3:30-6:30pm, EHS Choir Room - Arrive in nice, casual attire. If you have not completed the individual portion, bring your CD, mp3player, or cued accompaniment tape. You will be given a series of random pitches to sing, asked to sing a major and minor triad and a major scale ascending and descending, and to sing your prepared solo. Use body language, some gestures, and facial expression to help interpret your song. 10. Check for Call Back Results and Instructions on www.esperanzahs.com and follow directions.