CHOIR AUDITIONS
CLASS DESCRIPTION:
A CAPPELLA (A2): (11-12)
A Cappella choir is a large select mixed choir that performs a variety of musical styles. Students
selected to sing in A Cappella are committed and responsible individuals who are willing to work
and make music in a large group setting. Students are involved in all choral performances and
festivals and should give serious consideration to participating in the Spring music tour.
Students who are selected to participate in A Cappella must commit to the entire school
year in order to maintain the balance of the choir.
Class Limit~ 100 students (55 Women and 45 Men.) However, this number will always
depend on the balance of the ensemble.
MEN’S CHOIR (B7) AND WOMEN’S CHOIR (A4): (10-12)
These choirs specialize in vocal technique and choral literature specific to the male and female
voice. It is especially helpful for the sophomore singer as he/she continues vocal maturation and
those students who may not have any prior singing/choral experience. Students will receive a
foundation for correct vocal technique, basic music theory, and sight-singing. With these skills,
students either learn or reinforce singing in 2-4 part harmony while creating good choral tone.
Students also explore a variety of musical styles and genres, and learn how to work together as an
ensemble. Members participate in all scheduled choral concerts, and at region festival. These cocurricular activities occur outside of regular school hours. This is a year-long class
GRADE/ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS AND FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS
Students should strive to maintain a cumulative 2.5 grade point average and least an 85%
attendance average. There is a class and uniform fee required for the class. There are a number
of extra rehearsals necessary for the first concert. Extra rehearsals could be as few as 3-4 and as
many as 12. The director will determine the number of extra rehearsals based on the theme of the
show. Students will be informed at least two weeks in advance and are expected to make every
effort to be at the extra rehearsals.
District music participation fee
$50
Choir T-Shirt
$10
A Cappella Ladies
Black Concert Dress
Jewelry
$85
$10
A Cappella Men
Black tux pants
Tuxedo coat and tuxedo shirt
Gold Vest and Tie
$30
$85
$40
Music Tour (not required, but strongly encouraged for
Members of A Cappella)
$600-$1500
(Depending on location)
Women’s Choir
Black Concert Dress (same as will be used in A Cappella)
Blue sash rental fee (non-refundable)
$85
$5
Men’s Choir
Black Tux Pants (same as will be used in A Cappella)
Dress Shirt and Tie Rental (non-refundable)
$30
$10
Monday Night Concerts and Concert Admission
There are 3 choral department concerts that are scheduled on a Monday night during the
school year: the first themed concert in October, the Christmas concert in December, and
the Final Concert in May. Many choral students are involved in school athletics and
activities whose events and games are scheduled by the Utah High School Activities
Association all evenings of the week, except for Monday night. Scheduling 3 of the 4
Choral Department concerts on a Monday night ensures more Westlake students are able
to participate in both choir and other high-school activities at Westlake.
Concert Admission is charged for the first concert of the year in order to raise funds for
the choral department and as a student fund-raiser. We generally raise $2500-$3000 with
a $5/student and $7/adult ticket prices. These prices are standard throughout the Alpine
School District for their musical productions. Students are able to pre-sell tickets to help
pay for their t-shirt, uniform fees, and tour if they choose to go on tour. It also provides a
budget for the cost of the first concert such as professionally designed concert posters,
special guest performers, and technical needs such as light gels and backdrops.
Remaining funds are saved and used for bigger projects such as buying or replacing
equipment (risers, library shelves, keyboards) as needed.
AUDITION
Students will sign up for an audition time. Current choral students will audition during their
ensemble; Non-current choral students will sign-up for an audition after school. Students who
have not yet participated in the choral department will sing “My Country ‘Tis of Thee.”
All students will have their range heard and do a short rhythm and sight-singing exercise to
determine their musical skill level.
Westlake Choral Audition Form
NAME
Year in school (next year) 11 12
Please check the choir(s) for which you would like to be considered:
A Cappella (A2)
Women’s Choir (A4)
Men’s Choir (B7)
If you aren’t put in A Cappella because either the balance or your musical development doesn’t permit it for the
coming year, are you willing to be considered for Men’s/Women’s Choir?
Yes
Do you study voice privately?
No
If yes, with whom?
Please list any instruments you feel you play competently.
Please list any other activities you think you may be involved in next year that may conflict with your
choral obligations.
Please answer the following questions:
YES
NO
Can you commit to good attendance and being on time?
Can you commit to excellent rehearsal etiquette which
includes no cell phone use, gum-chewing, or unnecessary talking?
Can you commit to the extra rehearsals that are necessary for the
first concert?
A Cappella, Men’s Choir and Women’s Choir are year-long class.
Can you commit to being in the ensemble the full year?
Can you commit to participating in the 3 Monday night concerts
scheduled through the year?
Do you and your family understand why admission is charged
for the first concert?
Do you have your parent permission slip?
Do you have a printout of your grades?
I have read and understand all the above criteria. If selected, I agree to commit to the class and meet all
the class and financial responsibilities and obligations.
Student Signature
Parent/Guardian Signature
Number of semesters of high-school choir?
.25 points/semester (Please list high school you’ve attended other than Westlake .)
Names of any male recruits new to the choir program who are willing to audition and register for either
A Cappella or Men’s Choir. (.5 points/name)
To Be Filled Out By Instructor at time of audition:
Range:
Potential choral part:
SI
SII
AI
AII
TI
BI
Size of voice
big
Overall Sound:
advanced
5
beginning/inexperienced
4
3
2
Intonation:
excellent
5
4
Sight-reading:
excellent
5
medium
TII
BII
small
okay
pop
1 (X2)
3
shaky
2
poor
1
4
3
fair
2
poor
1
good
Rhythm reading: Accuracy:
5
4
3
2
1
Steady Beat:
5
4
3
2
1
Total Points: __________/30