Brighton High School

Choir Auditions 2018-2019

We are glad that you’re interested in being part of choir here at Brighton!
Choir is a rewarding and enjoyable experience that is worth making time for.
This packet will help you understand the program and prepare for your audition.

When: Individual Auditions (By Appointment*) Group Auditions (MANDATORY) April 30th
April 26th - 3:00pm to 6:00pm Concert Choir - 3:30pm to 5:00pm
April 27th - 3:00pm to 9:00pm I Suoni Dolci - 5:15pm to 6:45pm
*Sign up sheets are on the choir doors. Madrigals - 7:00pm to 8:30pm
Later/other audition times & dates available, if needed.

Where: The Choir Room (#703)

What Will Happen in the Audition?

During the group audition you will learn a passage of music on your voice part in a group setting. You will then be asked to sing in small groups to
demonstrate your choral skills (ability to blend, match tone color, maintain correct pitch, and learn a passage of music in a short amount of time). You may
be asked to prepare part of the music in advance at home on your own. If this is the case, you will receive that information at the end of your individual
audition.

The individual audition will last about 7 minutes. During that time, you will do the following:
1. Perform a Short Memorized Song
Concert Choir- Select one song from the following list. Prepare to sing the melody for the first verse only from
memory. This can be sung in any key. Most of these songs can be found in standard hymnals or
online. You do not need to bring music.
• My Country ‘Tis of Thee, by Smith
• Silent Night, by Gruber
• Be Still My Soul, by Sibelius
• It Came Upon the Midnight Clear, by Willis
I Suoni Dolci & Madrigals- Prepare and memorize a verse and chorus (usually ~32 measures) of a solo that displays
what you feel highlights your voice, musicianship, and the best part of your range. A
festival appropriate song with accompaniment is encouraged
2. Sing Scales
You will sing the following ascending and descending scales. Using solfege syllables (do, re, mi…) and hand signs are
recommended, but not necessary. All scales can be found in this packet and on the choir website.

Concert Choir- Major I Suoni Dolci & Madrigals- Major

Any Minor (your choice) Natural Minor
Harmonic Minor
Melodic Minor
Chromatic
Whole Tone
3. Aural Memory Check
You will sing back a short series of pitches that you hear on the piano.
4. Music Reading
You will be asked to sight read a simple melody after looking over the music for one minute. Again, the use of solfege
syllables with hand signs is recommended, but not necessary.
5. Vocal Range Check
Mr. Emrazian will determine how high and low you can sing.

For Incoming Freshman & Sophomores New to Choir at Brighton:

• A Theory Placement Exam is required for you. The auditioned choirs at Brighton are intended for intermediate musicians and above. This
test will help determine if you are ready to take an advanced choir, or if Mixed Chorus would be a better option to help foster your
musicianship for auditioned choirs in the future. A combination of your theory test score, your audition, and availability in the choirs will
help determine the final groups.
• The test usually takes 30 minutes or more to complete, and can be taken at any time during the audition times. Please ask Mr. Emrazian or
a choir officer for the test when you are ready to take it.

For Returning Choir Member

1. IMPORTANT NEW - Returning members wishing to stay in the same choir must come to the group audition and return this packet
signed and completed. Depending on how auditions go, an individual audition may be asked from you to secure your current position in
the group. That decision has yet to be made this year, but we will probably be moving away from “safe position” in the future. If your
individual audition is needed this year, we will find a time to do them before the end of the school year.

If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Emrazian at daniel.emrazian@canyonsdistrict.org

 Scales Page

Major

Natural
Minor

Harmonic
Minor

Melodic
Minor

Chromatic

Whole Tone
 Brighton High School Choirs
~Audition Form~
2018-2019
PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY

Name: Email Address:

(Last) (First) (Middle Initial)

Home Address:
(street) (city) (state) (zip)

Home Phone: Cell Phone (optional): Date of Birth:

What grade will you be in next year? (2018-2019) Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior

Choral Experience:
Middle School/Elementary: # of years: Where?

High School: # of years: Where?

All-State/Honor Choirs/Other advanced choral experiences:

Vocal Training: How long? With whom?

Instruments Played and level of proficiency (Beginner, Intermediate, Expert)

Choir(s) auditioning for (circle) Concert Choir Madrigals Dolci

What is your order of preference? (1) (2) (3)

Do you plan on being in choir all year? (circle) Yes No

If not, how many/which trimesters? (Concert Choir Only) T1 T2 T3

On a scale of 1-5, 5 being the highest, please rate yourself on your knowledge of the following:
• Vocal Technique/Skills (e.g. Chest vs. Head Tone, etc.) 1 2 3 4 5
• Ability to accurately read music notation 1 2 3 4 5
• Sight Singing 1 2 3 4 5
• Music Terminology (e.g. Andante, Presto, etc.) 1 2 3 4 5
• Music Therory/Fundamentals (e.g. Solfege, Interval Recognition, etc.) 1 2 3 4 5
• Music Histroy (e.g. Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, etc.) 1 2 3 4 5
• Concert Etiquette 1 2 3 4 5

On a scale of 1-5, 5 being the highest, how important are the following attributes to you?
• Consistent Daily Attendance 1 2 3 4 5
• Good Control of Personal Behavior 1 2 3 4 5
• Positive Attitude About Choir 1 2 3 4 5
• Positive Attitude Towards Others 1 2 3 4 5
• Dedication to Excellence 1 2 3 4 5
• Dedication to Teamwork 1 2 3 4 5
(includes respect for other singers and conductor)

Please bring the following to your individual audition.

-This application (completed)
-A copy of your most recent report card
-A copy of your skyward attendance for the year
This section of the audition form explains the expectations and your commitment to those expectations as a potential member of choir at
Brighton High School. Please carefully read and understand these expectations. It is absolutely necessary that both student and parent
initial each expectation as outlined below.

Parent Initials Student Initials

1. If selected, I agree to pay the fees associated with my participation in the choir. Fees are expected
to be paid at the BHS front office by the end of the 2nd week of the trimester. Students and
parents should talk with the director if payment extensions are needed. (Concert Choir = $45
Participation Fee & $40 Robe Fee / Madrigals and Dolci = $45 Participation Fee & $150
Dress/Tux Fee)

2. If selected, I will provide and wear the appropriate costume for all performances along with the
expected accessories. All men must have black dress shoes and black socks. Women must have
black closed toed dress shoes (preferably flats.) Concert Choir members must have dark dress
clothes and or white shirts and blouses under their robes.

3. If selected, I accept financial responsibility for any loss or damage to any music, folders, robes
($90 Robe, $35 Stole, $10 Bag), or other choral equipment assigned to me.

4. If selected, I understand that I am making a YEAR-LONG commitment to Madrigals or Dolci, or

as a member of Concert Choir I will try to take two trimesters. I will strive for a higher academic
record in all other BHS courses, which will permit me to participate in the Choir program for the
ENTIRE YEAR. I will be consistent in ensuring my eligibility (2.0 GPA and no more than 1
“U” or “F”) to participate in choral activities such as concerts, tour, festivals, and other related
events. In the event that my grades and/or citizenship makes me ineligible, I will be put on
probation and have a window of time to come into compliance with eligibility requirements. I
understand that failure to come into compliance with eligibility requirements may lead to my
removal of the program without reimbursement of class fees or expenses.
Concert Choir I Suoni Dolci Madrigals
1st Trimester 4th Period Period (M, Th) Zero Period (W, F)
2nd Trimester 4th Period 3rd Period 2nd Period
3rd Trimester 4th Period 3rd Period 2nd Period

5. I understand that BHS Choirs are dedicated to excellence in music education, performance, and
community/school leadership. I pledge my 100% effort, attendance, and focused participation
towards all rehearsals and performances. I understand that regular home practice, after school
sectionals, and participation in all performances is mandatory.

6. The choirs usually go on an out of state tour in the spring. This is not mandatory, however the
number of students who participate on tour directly affects the success of the choirs. Because of
this, students are expected to do everything they can to participate. PLEASE plan on going.
Several fundraising opportunities are provided throughout the year to help all students afford tour.

7. MADRIGALS ONLY- Madrigal students are also members of CONCERT CHOIR. They are
expected to learn all Concert Choir music and sing in all their performances/competitions.
Students will learn the songs in class and on their own.

8. MADRIGALS ONLY- Madrigal students are expected to attend the Salt Lake Choral Artists
High School Choir Retreat with Dr. Andrew Crane (BYU) this summer, August 7th-9th. Please
make sure you are available on these days. The cost is $75 per student.

Upon my acceptance into an auditioned BHS Choir, I agree to adhere to and closely follow the guidelines as stated above.

____________________________________________ ____________________________________________

Student Signature Parent Signature

T-Shirt Size (please circle one) S M L XL XXL

If accepted into Concert Choir or Madrigals, a choir robe will be assigned to you. What robe size would best suit your height?
(Robes are measured by HEIGHT only!)

Please circle on: Extra Large: 6’1” to 6’4” Large: 5’8” to 6’0” Medium: 5’4” to 5’ 7” Small: 5’0” to 5’3”