Music : Vocal Jazz / Women's Choir Auditions

CWU has three Vocal Jazz groups, VJ1, VJ2, and VJ3 as well as a Women's Choir that must be auditioned for. Please sign up for a Fall 2009 audition time on professors Singh's door, room 121. Available dates and times are listed below.

Rhythm Section Auditions

Vocal Jazz rhythm section auditions are at the same date and times as rhythm section auditions for Jazz Band.

Audition Times

• Tuesday 9/22 10:00 - 2:15
• Wednesday 9/23 10:00 - 3:45
• Thursday 9/24 10:00 3:30

Vocal Auditions will contain:

1. Vocalizing – test range, vocal flexibility, technique, “chops”
2. Ear Training – outline Major/minor triads, augmented, diminished, whole tone & chromatic scales, intervals
3. Sight Reading – you will be given a piece to sight read on the spot….I may ask you to sight read different parts (S,A,T,B)….you will get about 15 seconds to prepare, then sight sing the best you can
4. Vocal Jazz / Jazz Solo – pick a jazz tune that you can sing in jazz style (swing, bebop, ballad, etc.); Examples – something from a fake book, jazz standard, etc……no pop tunes, art songs, or arias please! Bring the lead sheet with you to the audition, preferably transposed if needed…….you may bring your own accompanist if preferred
5. WOMEN’S CHOIR – an excerpt from an art song or aria of your choice that showcases your ability to sing phrases and interpret artistically (bring music with you….you may use your own accompanist if preferred
6. Prepared excerpts from pieces…..learn and sing your voice part accurately in style

• I am listening for your technical skills, looking for your entertainment skills as a performer, and seeking your character & commitment……..good luck!