Rhapsody in Blues Audition 2016-2017
2016
– 2017 SCHOOL YEAR
Auditions
will take place from May 20 – May 25th. Auditions will take place during choir period, unless another time is desired. Students auditioning for RIBs are asked to
prepare the audition selection (Most Wonderful Time of the Year – sheet music
and learning tracks can be found below) so they can sing it well a cappella
with at least one other person from a different voice part (you must sing with
at least one other person that does not share your voice part, and you may sing
with up to a quartet, one on each voice part (SATB)). Consideration will be made for those who can
hold pitch well throughout their audition, and sing in a strong, healthy voice.
YOU MUST BE SCHEDULED FOR A CHOIR (CONCERT
CHOIR, WOMEN’S CHOIR, A CAPPELLA CHOIR) TO PARTICIPATE IN R.I.B.’S AND QUARTETS. STUDENTS CURRENTLY IN GRADES 8-11 ARE ELIGIBLE TO AUDITION.
EXPECTATIONS
FOR RHAPSODY IN BLUES MEMBERSHIP
2016-2017
SCHOOL YEAR
·
A Member of Rhapsody in Blues should have a
basc knowledge of:
- Reading music (note direction, skips,
steps, leaps, dynamics, rhythms, concept of beat and tempo)
- Basic musical styles (jazz, rock,
blues, etc.)
·
A Member of Rhapsody in Blues should be able
to:
- Hold pitch on their own and in groups
(homogeneous and heterogeneous groups)
- Match pitch
- Show a wide dynamic range
- Learn independently, with and without
learning tracks
- Develop a personal practice schedule
- Move with music in a convincing way
that goes with the style of the music
- Switch parts depending on song
- Blend within a section / within the
group
·
Rhapsody in Blues rehearsals will take place
during the activity period 4 days a week (Period 10 M,T,Th,F). Students must be able to be in RIBs at least
two days a week to be able to participate (this may rule out some Freshmen and
Sophomores from participating) – This is including other organizations that
meet during the 10th period during the school year.
·
Students will need to keep a passing GPA in
all classes to perform in the chamber ensembles, AND maintain regular
attendance. Students not maintaining adequate
GPA or going over 10 unexcused absences will be dismissed from the group.
WEBSITE FOR THE AUDITION INFORMATION:
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