Walled Lake Central Advanced Choirs Application

Advanced Choirs:

Valkyries (Advanced Women’s Chorus SSA or SSAA)- 10th-12th grade women, intermediate to advanced repertoire and sight reading, additional rehearsals may be required

Chamber Singers (Advanced SATB ensemble)-10th-12th grade men and women, intermediate to advanced repertoire and sight reading. Participates in many outside performances and activities

Legacy (SSAA women’s ensemble)- 9th-12th grade. Meets on Thursdays every week. Students are also required to participate in a sectional with their voice part to prepare for the next rehearsal. Participate in District and State Solo and Ensemble

Bards (TTBB men’s ensemble)- 9th-12th grade. Meets on Thursdays every week. Students are also required to participate in a sectional with their voice part to prepare for the next rehearsal. Participate in District and State Solo and Ensemble

Central Octet (Advanced SATB small ensemble)- This ensemble will sing advanced SATB music. We will meet as needed. Students will be responsible for learning their own parts and preparing for upcoming performances.

Please print NEATLY

Name (first and last) :______

Current Grade: 891011Age:______

Home Phone:______Student Phone/Cellphone:______

Parent email:______Student email:______

Address:______City ______Zip______

Overall GPA:______

Next year’s anticipated schedule:______

Please check ALL the ensemble(s) that you would like to be considered for.

______Valkyries______Chamber Singers______Legacy______Bards ______Octet

Read the following and sign if you agree:

I am auditioning for the ensembles checked above. I have given careful consideration regarding my ensemble(s) choice(s). I understand the outside commitments and expected in class work ethic that is needed for the these ensembles to be successful. If I am selected and placed in an ensemble, I agree to accept the placement.

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Student SignatureDate

Please answer the following questions completely. Feel free to add additional paper as needed. Please answer the following essay questions honestly and frankly; do not give the answer think the directors are looking for!

  1. Why do you want to be in one of the ensembles?

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  1. How much time outside of class do you currently spend practicing and performing? If you are selected for an ensemble, how much time will you spend preparing and participating in that ensemble?

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  1. What strengths (rehearsal skills, leadership, dedication, etc) will you bring to the advanced ensemble you are auditions for? In what ways will these strengths help to create a more positive, focused, and advanced group?

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  1. What weakness/improvements do YOU need to work on that would help you to be a contributing, positive, advanced member of this ensemble?

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  1. What positive things can YOU bring to your small ensemble?

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  1. We all must make choices about what things will take priority in our lives. List other activities you are involved with (sports, drama, church) and describe how all these activities, schoolwork, family, work and being an ensemble member fit into your life. In other words: What will be your priorities?

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  1. What do you think should be the goal and/or mission of any of the small ensembles?

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Components of your consideration for these ensembles:

  1. Ensemble auditions- This is an AUDITION. Dress PROFESSIONALLY!
  2. Tuesday June 6th 2:30-5:00 PM –Women’s Auditions
  3. Wednesday June 7th 2:30-5:00 PM- Men’s Auditions
  4. Sight Reading- Your final BA (THIS WEEK during class)
  5. You will read at the sight reading level of your current ensemble and then be offered the chance to sight read at the advanced ensemble level you would like to be considered for an advanced ensemble
  6. They are the same sight reading level expectations as sightreadingfactory.com
  7. Norsemen and Muse- level 2 to level 3
  8. Valkyries- level 3 to level 4
  9. Chambers- level 4 to level 5
  10. Character and Integrity
  11. Focused, Respectful, Attentive
  12. Leadership
  13. Rehearsal Skills
  14. Participation