Auditions
Auditions for new and returning Langley students usually take place in March, immediately after District Choral Festival. All students must complete an audition in order to be placed in the correct level of choir. The audition will consist of the following:
- A test of the vocal range to determine the most comfortable lowest and highest notes.
- A portion of a selection from the District Choral Festival repertoire, chosen by the Director. (Students who are not currently enrolled in the choral program may select a song that demonstrates their best vocal ability. A song from current repertoire will be selected for eighth grade students who are taking chorus.)
- An eight measure sight-reading example to be sung unaccompanied after one minute of study.
- An ear training test consisting of three, three-note chords to be sung back at exact pitch, after being played on the piano.
- An ear training test consisting of three, three-note melodies to be sung back at exact pitch, after being played on the piano.
A list of the results for all returning students will be posted near the Choir Room. Results for eighth graders will be sent directly to their school.
All students who are selected for the Concert Choir may audition for Women’s Chamber Choir and Madrigals. This call-back audition occurs after school and usually takes place in late April. The call-back audition consists of learning a portion of a selected piece and performing it in various combinations with other voice parts. This audition is designed to show the beauty of one’s own voice, as well as how it blends with other voices. This audition also demonstrates the sight-reading ability of the student and how quickly he or she can put musical ideas into practice.
