Making a Sound Difference

Exit Exam
There are two parts to the Making a Sound Difference Exit Exam. The first part
is a twenty-minute video requirement and the second is a comprehensive written
examination. It is important you take the time to carefully read the instructions
and carefully go over both your video and written exams before sending them.

Here are the instructions on how to do your twenty-minute video:

• The camera should be positioned in the center of the chorus, FACING
YOU.

• The tape is not to exceed twenty (20) minutes in length. VHS (PAL format
for applicants overseas) or DVD formats are acceptable…please watch
and edit before sending.

• The tape should demonstrate your ability to fix at least two major issues
your chorus has. Don’t be afraid to use more than one fix for an issue you
are working on. Take no longer than ten (10) minutes with each concern.

• Remember, please watch and edit your video before sending it.

After reviewing your video and your test results, we will notify you of the results.

When you have finished the written exam and the video, mail your video with this
page (page 1) to the Barbershop Harmony Society’s office c/o of Mike O’Neill.
110 7th Avenue N, Nashville, TN 37203 – (800) 876-7464 x4125

You can email the exit exam (pages 2&3) to moneill@barbershop.org.

Completely fill out the form below and include it with your video submission:

Name__________________________________________ Member No. ____________

Email Address __________________________________________________________

Phone Numbers: (H) (0) ©

Name of the chapter you direct _____________________________________________

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Part Two: When answering the following six questions, list more than one
possible cause for the following vocal/ensemble problems, and then describe
two or more appropriate vocal exercises/solutions that could improve them:

1) Many out-of-tune chords:

2) Individual voices discernable:

3) Strident, over-singing in high ranges:

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4) Loss of tonal center pitch by a minor third:

5) Synchronization problems:

6) Choppy, clipped words and chords:

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