To learn about the various vocal ensembles at MVHS, visit the CHOIRS tab above. Not all choirs require an audition, and not all grade levels are allowed to be in certain choirs.
Auditions for MVHS Choirs are a hybrid of video submission and in-person. For those currently in MVHS Choir, you will submit a video audition. For those new to MVHS Choir, you can choose whether you want to sign up for an in-person audition or submit a video audition. For those interested in Chamber Choir or Motive, there will be an in-person callback. Auditions for Man Choir and Con Brio will remain open through the end of the school year and into the summer.
2024 Dates:
Monday March 25 - A Cappella, Chamber and Motive auditions due
Monday March 25 - First day of in-person auditions
Monday April 8 - Callback lists posted
Thursday April 11 - Chamber Choir callbacks
Friday April 12 - Motive callbacks
Monday April 15 - Second day of in-person auditions, all auditions due
Saturday April 20 - Audition Results posted
Your virtual audition has two components. Both must be completed before the deadlines listed above:
1. Audition Information Sheet: https://forms.gle/jVwYQJb1pxU8Ms1MA
2. Video submission. You may only submit one video. You can either complete all four parts below in one take, or combine multiple videos together into one using video editing software. Say your name at the beginning of your video. Edit the video file name to display your name as well. You may upload your video through Google Drive, Dropbox, or YouTube and share it with [email protected], or attach it directly to an email. Make sure to adjust the sharing permissions so that I have permission to view it.
Range: You will need two devices, one to play the audio example and another to video record you singing along. Download the file below called “Range”. On the recording you will hear a series of piano exercises that you will sing along to. This will allow me to assess how low and how high you can sing. Make sure that you are singing full and that you can be heard above the sound of the piano. Do not use headphones, as I need to hear the piano part along with your voice.
Part Independence: You will need two devices, one to play the audio example and another to video record you singing along. Download the file below called “Part Independence”. On the recording you will hear a simple melody. You may listen and sing along to it as many times as you would like until you feel prepared. Then practice singing your melody along with the harmony part provided on the piano. When ready, video record yourself singing along to the recording. You will first be asked to sing your melody by yourself, then again while listening to the harmony part. Do not use headphones, as I need to hear the piano part along with your voice.
Prepared Piece(s): Please sing 20-30 seconds of a solo song that shows off your best classical, choral sound. You do not need to have it memorized. Please sing unaccompanied (no piano or backup tracks). If you are interested in Motive, you should also sing 20-30 seconds of a song that shows off your contemporary voice (pop, music theater, jazz). For the prepared piece(s), it is imperative that your video shows you from waist up. Failure to do so may result in no points for the posture and breathing categories.
Sight Reading: Download the PDF file below called “Sight Reading 2024”. You may practice it as much as you would like before recording. You may use a piano when practicing, but should not when recording. When you go to video record, do not stop the recording in between sight reading lines. Follow the instructions on the PDF.
Auditions for MVHS Choirs are a hybrid of video submission and in-person. For those currently in MVHS Choir, you will submit a video audition. For those new to MVHS Choir, you can choose whether you want to sign up for an in-person audition or submit a video audition. For those interested in Chamber Choir or Motive, there will be an in-person callback. Auditions for Man Choir and Con Brio will remain open through the end of the school year and into the summer.
2024 Dates:
Monday March 25 - A Cappella, Chamber and Motive auditions due
Monday March 25 - First day of in-person auditions
Monday April 8 - Callback lists posted
Thursday April 11 - Chamber Choir callbacks
Friday April 12 - Motive callbacks
Monday April 15 - Second day of in-person auditions, all auditions due
Saturday April 20 - Audition Results posted
Your virtual audition has two components. Both must be completed before the deadlines listed above:
1. Audition Information Sheet: https://forms.gle/jVwYQJb1pxU8Ms1MA
2. Video submission. You may only submit one video. You can either complete all four parts below in one take, or combine multiple videos together into one using video editing software. Say your name at the beginning of your video. Edit the video file name to display your name as well. You may upload your video through Google Drive, Dropbox, or YouTube and share it with [email protected], or attach it directly to an email. Make sure to adjust the sharing permissions so that I have permission to view it.
Range: You will need two devices, one to play the audio example and another to video record you singing along. Download the file below called “Range”. On the recording you will hear a series of piano exercises that you will sing along to. This will allow me to assess how low and how high you can sing. Make sure that you are singing full and that you can be heard above the sound of the piano. Do not use headphones, as I need to hear the piano part along with your voice.
Part Independence: You will need two devices, one to play the audio example and another to video record you singing along. Download the file below called “Part Independence”. On the recording you will hear a simple melody. You may listen and sing along to it as many times as you would like until you feel prepared. Then practice singing your melody along with the harmony part provided on the piano. When ready, video record yourself singing along to the recording. You will first be asked to sing your melody by yourself, then again while listening to the harmony part. Do not use headphones, as I need to hear the piano part along with your voice.
Prepared Piece(s): Please sing 20-30 seconds of a solo song that shows off your best classical, choral sound. You do not need to have it memorized. Please sing unaccompanied (no piano or backup tracks). If you are interested in Motive, you should also sing 20-30 seconds of a song that shows off your contemporary voice (pop, music theater, jazz). For the prepared piece(s), it is imperative that your video shows you from waist up. Failure to do so may result in no points for the posture and breathing categories.
Sight Reading: Download the PDF file below called “Sight Reading 2024”. You may practice it as much as you would like before recording. You may use a piano when practicing, but should not when recording. When you go to video record, do not stop the recording in between sight reading lines. Follow the instructions on the PDF.
Audition Files
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Instructions to current 9th Graders
There are a number of options for current 9th graders (upcoming 10th graders):
Since the audition happens after class registration, the best course of action is to sign up for the choir you wish to be in, and be prepared with an alternate after audition results are posted.
- Concert Choir – This requires no audition. You can just sign up! This choir rehearses during B7 semester 1 only.
- Man Choir / Con Brio – These choirs require either an audition or a recommendation from your junior high choir director. If you are currently in choir as a 9th grader, just let your teacher know that you are interested and they will then consider you for their list of recommendations. If you are not in choir as a 9th grader, you will need to audition, either in-person or through video submission. Man Choir rehearses A4 and Con Brio A3.
- Motive - Motive is one of our top vocal groups and available to any grade level. Follow the virtual audition instructions above to audition.
Since the audition happens after class registration, the best course of action is to sign up for the choir you wish to be in, and be prepared with an alternate after audition results are posted.
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