Vocal Music Piece for Adjudication
Applicants should be sure that their compositions are legal to use under copyright law. Vocalists should select material from the Art Song (standard recital literature), Opera, or standard "Broadway Show" repertoire. Applicants should select two (2) songs of contrasting style periods and moods. In addition, applicants will be required to perform a series of vocal exercises (including scales) provided by the judges. Sopranos and altos must indicate voice part I or II on the application where indicated. Numerous Web sites make available public domain art songs which can be printed freely. Two such sites are Choral Wiki and Art Song Central.
1. All music applicants will perform two (2) contrasting prepared selections (2-3 minutes each) and a brief sight reading exercise.
2. Vocalists must provide their own accompanists/accompaniment and should not perform unaccompanied. The use of pre-recorded accompaniment is allowed.
3. Memorization of music will not be required but is encouraged
4. Applicant must furnish two (2) sets of music: one for adjudicators, one for applicant use during audition.
5. The repertoire should be set at a medium level of difficulty or higher.
6. Vocalists should select material from the Art Song (standard recital literature), Opera, or standard "Broadway Show" repertoire.
7. Applicants should select two (2) songs of contrasting style periods and moods.
1. All music applicants will perform two (2) contrasting prepared selections (2-3 minutes each) and a brief sight reading exercise.
2. Vocalists must provide their own accompanists/accompaniment and should not perform unaccompanied. The use of pre-recorded accompaniment is allowed.
3. Memorization of music will not be required but is encouraged
4. Applicant must furnish two (2) sets of music: one for adjudicators, one for applicant use during audition.
5. The repertoire should be set at a medium level of difficulty or higher.
6. Vocalists should select material from the Art Song (standard recital literature), Opera, or standard "Broadway Show" repertoire.
7. Applicants should select two (2) songs of contrasting style periods and moods.
What Happens at Adjudication?
1. All music applicants will perform two (2) contrasting prepared selections (2-3 minutes each)
2. Applicants will engage in a brief sightreading exercise.
3. In addition, applicants will be required to perform a series of vocal exercises (including scales) provided by the judges.
4. Sopranos and altos must indicate voice part I or II on the application where indicated.
5. Auditions are scheduled for ten (10) minutes.
6. Vocalists will be judged on:
2. Applicants will engage in a brief sightreading exercise.
3. In addition, applicants will be required to perform a series of vocal exercises (including scales) provided by the judges.
4. Sopranos and altos must indicate voice part I or II on the application where indicated.
5. Auditions are scheduled for ten (10) minutes.
6. Vocalists will be judged on:
- Technique
- Interpretation
- Tone
- Intonation
- Musical effect
- Sight-reading
- Diction.