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Auditions for Voices of the Valley take place in May, August, December, and January for new members. This year, VOV will be accepting video submissions for new members and singer advancement auditions.
Please note that singers that are new to Voices of the Valley will be placed in choirs based on their ability level not age. Those new members without prior choral training should audition for Prima Voce (beginning choir). New members who sing in school choirs may audition for Bella Voce, but will need to complete a recommendation letter from their music teacher/choir director in addition to audition requirements listed below. Spring audition video submissions for new members are due December 21 by 5:00 pm EST. Please email us at voicesofthevalleychoir@gmail.com with questions. See below for audition requirements. |
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Prima Voce (Beginning Choir):
Prerequisites:
Audition requirements: Overview: Step 1: Record vocal exercises Step 2: Record performance of song selection Final step: Complete audition form and submit audition. Details: Record yourself doing the following steps and upload the video as an unlisted video to YouTube. Step 1: Singers will sing two simple vocal exercises to test vocal ability.
Step 2: Singers will prepare a song of their choosing with or without accompaniment. If accompanied, singer must provide instrumental recording or pianist. Tracks with vocal parts will not be accepted and volume must allow for the singer's voice to be heard over the track. Please state the song you will sing and the composer/artist before you begin. Final Step: Complete the audition form where you will submit your links. |
See Miss Olivia explain and demonstrate each audition below! |
Bella Voce (Intermediate Choir):
Prerequisites for new singers:
Singer must have at least one year of chorister experience.
Singer must be able to sing with proper vocal technique (breath support, posture, vowels, matching pitch)
Singer must be an accomplished sight reader.
Singer must submit a letter of recommendation from their current music teacher/choir director.
Audition Requirements for new singers:
Overview:
Step 1: Record performance of scales
Step 2: Record performance of song selection
Step 3: Perform sight reading over Zoom. (Audition time scheduled in next step)
Step 4: Have your music teacher/chorus director write a recommendation letter.
Final step: Complete audition form where you will schedule your sight reading and submit audition.
Details:
Record yourself doing steps 1 and 2 and upload the video as an unlisted video to YouTube. Then, complete the audition form where you will submit your links, recommendation form, and schedule your sight reading audition.
Step 1: Singers will sing their major and minor (La-based minor) scales with correct Solfege and hand signs and without accompaniment. You may choose your starting pitch.
Step 2: Singers will prepare the soprano line of the first verse of America (My Country Tis of Thee). You may sing with the midi recording (click here for link) in your audition.
Step 3: This will be part of a live audition over Zoom. A member of the VOV staff will contact you with your specific audition time once you have completed the audition form. Singers will sight read short 4-8 measure passages on correct Solfege and with correct hand signs. Dr. Folta will provide the key center and starting pitch. The singer will have 30 seconds to review the sight reading, after which time the starting pitch will be given. The singer may choose their tempo, but it must be at least quarter note = 50. Passages may include one or more of the following: whole notes, dotted half notes, quarter notes, dotted quarter notes, and eighth notes. In addition, the passage may be in a major or minor (La-based minor) key.
Step 4: Have your music teacher/chorus teacher complete the recommendation letter. This should be a letter speaking to your musical ability and work ethic. Have the teacher type the letter and send it to you. You can then upload your letter as a PDF file to the audition form.
Please email our staff if you have any questions at voicesofthevalleychoir@gmail.com.
Prerequisites for returning singers seeking advancement from Prima Voce to Bella Voce:
Audition requirements for returning singers seeking advancement from Prima Voce to Bella Voce:
Overview:
Step 1: Record performance of scales
Step 2: Record performance of song selection
Step 3: Perform sight reading over Zoom. (Audition time scheduled in next step)
Final step: Complete audition form where you will schedule your sight reading and submit audition.
Details:
Record yourself doing steps 1 and 2 and upload the video as an unlisted video to YouTube. Then, complete the audition form where you will submit your links, and schedule your sight reading audition.
Step 1: Singers will sing their major and minor (La-based minor) scales with correct Solfege and hand signs.
Step 2: Singers will prepare the soprano line of the first verse of America (My Country Tis of Thee). Click here for a midi recording. You may sing with the midi recording in your audition.
Step 3: This will be part of a live audition over Zoom. A member of the VOV staff will contact you with your specific audition time once you have completed the audition form. Singers will sight read short 4-8 measure passages on correct Solfege and with correct hand signs. Dr. Folta will provide the key center and starting pitch. The singer will have 30 seconds to review the sight reading, after which time the starting pitch will be given. The singer may choose their tempo, but it must be at least quarter note = 50. Passages may include one or more of the following: whole notes, dotted half notes, quarter notes, dotted quarter notes, and eighth notes. In addition, the passage may be in a major or minor (La-based minor) key.
Sola Voce (Advanced Choir):
Prerequisites for advancement from Bella Voce to Sola Voce:
Audition requirements for advancement from Bella Voce to Sola Voce:
Overview:
Step 1: Record performance of scales
Step 2: Record performance of song selection
Step 3: Perform sight reading over Zoom. (Audition time scheduled in next step)
Final step: Complete audition form where you will schedule your sight reading and submit audition.
Details:
Record yourself doing steps 1 and 2 and upload the video as an unlisted video to YouTube. Then, complete the audition form where you will submit your links, and schedule your sight reading.
Step 1: Singers will sing their major, minor (La-based minor), and chromatic scales with correct Solfege and hand signs.
Step 2: Singers will prepare the soprano line of The Sally Gardens. Click here for a midi recording. You may sing with the midi recording in your audition.
Step 3: This will be part of a live audition over Zoom. A member of the VOV staff will contact you with your specific audition time once you have completed the audition form. Singers will sight read short 4-8 measure passages on correct Solfege and with correct hand signs. Dr. Folta will provide the key center and starting pitch. The singer will have 30 seconds to review the sight reading, after which time the starting pitch will be given. The singer may choose their tempo, but it must be at least quarter note = 45. Passages may include one or more of the following: whole notes, dotted half notes, quarter notes, dotted quarter notes, eighth notes, and sixteenth notes. In addition, the passage may be in a major or minor (La-based minor) key and may contain chromatic intervals.
Prerequisites for new singers:
Singer must have at least one year of chorister experience.
Singer must be able to sing with proper vocal technique (breath support, posture, vowels, matching pitch)
Singer must be an accomplished sight reader.
Singer must submit a letter of recommendation from their current music teacher/choir director.
Audition Requirements for new singers:
Overview:
Step 1: Record performance of scales
Step 2: Record performance of song selection
Step 3: Perform sight reading over Zoom. (Audition time scheduled in next step)
Step 4: Have your music teacher/chorus director write a recommendation letter.
Final step: Complete audition form where you will schedule your sight reading and submit audition.
Details:
Record yourself doing steps 1 and 2 and upload the video as an unlisted video to YouTube. Then, complete the audition form where you will submit your links, recommendation form, and schedule your sight reading audition.
Step 1: Singers will sing their major and minor (La-based minor) scales with correct Solfege and hand signs and without accompaniment. You may choose your starting pitch.
Step 2: Singers will prepare the soprano line of the first verse of America (My Country Tis of Thee). You may sing with the midi recording (click here for link) in your audition.
Step 3: This will be part of a live audition over Zoom. A member of the VOV staff will contact you with your specific audition time once you have completed the audition form. Singers will sight read short 4-8 measure passages on correct Solfege and with correct hand signs. Dr. Folta will provide the key center and starting pitch. The singer will have 30 seconds to review the sight reading, after which time the starting pitch will be given. The singer may choose their tempo, but it must be at least quarter note = 50. Passages may include one or more of the following: whole notes, dotted half notes, quarter notes, dotted quarter notes, and eighth notes. In addition, the passage may be in a major or minor (La-based minor) key.
Step 4: Have your music teacher/chorus teacher complete the recommendation letter. This should be a letter speaking to your musical ability and work ethic. Have the teacher type the letter and send it to you. You can then upload your letter as a PDF file to the audition form.
Please email our staff if you have any questions at voicesofthevalleychoir@gmail.com.
Prerequisites for returning singers seeking advancement from Prima Voce to Bella Voce:
- Singer must have at least one year of chorister experience.
- Singer must have maintained the expectations as outlined in the choir handbook.
- Singer must have attended all concerts throughout the semester.
- Singer must have demonstrated adequate progress* in the music education curriculum.
- Singer must be an independent sight reader.
- Singer must sing individually and independently in choir.
- Singer must demonstrate self-motivated practice at home in rehearsal.
Audition requirements for returning singers seeking advancement from Prima Voce to Bella Voce:
Overview:
Step 1: Record performance of scales
Step 2: Record performance of song selection
Step 3: Perform sight reading over Zoom. (Audition time scheduled in next step)
Final step: Complete audition form where you will schedule your sight reading and submit audition.
Details:
Record yourself doing steps 1 and 2 and upload the video as an unlisted video to YouTube. Then, complete the audition form where you will submit your links, and schedule your sight reading audition.
Step 1: Singers will sing their major and minor (La-based minor) scales with correct Solfege and hand signs.
Step 2: Singers will prepare the soprano line of the first verse of America (My Country Tis of Thee). Click here for a midi recording. You may sing with the midi recording in your audition.
Step 3: This will be part of a live audition over Zoom. A member of the VOV staff will contact you with your specific audition time once you have completed the audition form. Singers will sight read short 4-8 measure passages on correct Solfege and with correct hand signs. Dr. Folta will provide the key center and starting pitch. The singer will have 30 seconds to review the sight reading, after which time the starting pitch will be given. The singer may choose their tempo, but it must be at least quarter note = 50. Passages may include one or more of the following: whole notes, dotted half notes, quarter notes, dotted quarter notes, and eighth notes. In addition, the passage may be in a major or minor (La-based minor) key.
Sola Voce (Advanced Choir):
Prerequisites for advancement from Bella Voce to Sola Voce:
- Singer must have been enrolled in Bella Voce for at least one year.
- Singer must have maintained the expectations as outlined in the choir handbook.
- Singer must have attended all concerts throughout the semester.
- Singer must have demonstrated adequate progress* in the music education curriculum OR complete a music theory exam with an 85% or above.
- Singer must be an independent sight reader.
- Singer must sing individually and independently in choir.
- Singer must demonstrate self-motivated practice at home in rehearsal.
Audition requirements for advancement from Bella Voce to Sola Voce:
Overview:
Step 1: Record performance of scales
Step 2: Record performance of song selection
Step 3: Perform sight reading over Zoom. (Audition time scheduled in next step)
Final step: Complete audition form where you will schedule your sight reading and submit audition.
Details:
Record yourself doing steps 1 and 2 and upload the video as an unlisted video to YouTube. Then, complete the audition form where you will submit your links, and schedule your sight reading.
Step 1: Singers will sing their major, minor (La-based minor), and chromatic scales with correct Solfege and hand signs.
Step 2: Singers will prepare the soprano line of The Sally Gardens. Click here for a midi recording. You may sing with the midi recording in your audition.
Step 3: This will be part of a live audition over Zoom. A member of the VOV staff will contact you with your specific audition time once you have completed the audition form. Singers will sight read short 4-8 measure passages on correct Solfege and with correct hand signs. Dr. Folta will provide the key center and starting pitch. The singer will have 30 seconds to review the sight reading, after which time the starting pitch will be given. The singer may choose their tempo, but it must be at least quarter note = 45. Passages may include one or more of the following: whole notes, dotted half notes, quarter notes, dotted quarter notes, eighth notes, and sixteenth notes. In addition, the passage may be in a major or minor (La-based minor) key and may contain chromatic intervals.
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