AUDITION GUIDELINES
How to Audition for the Children's Chorus
STEP 1:
Complete the Online Application & Upload Student Photo
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Each student who wants to audition for the Children's Chorus must complete an AUDITION APPLICATION.
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You are required to upload a picture of your child, which will be used for office purposes only. The picture should focus on the student's face and may be taken informally with a smartphone. Pictures may not exceed 10 MB.
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STEP 2:
Schedule Your Child's Audition
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To book your child's audition time slot, visit our AUDITION SCHEDULING PAGE. The online booking system will automatically send you confirmation and reminder emails as the audition date approaches.
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STEP 3:
Prepare for the Audition
In the video above, Mrs. Rozsa and Mr. Young walk you through a Children's Chorus audition step-by-step with the help of current Children's Choruses members.
Auditioning is an exciting experience that we do not want auditionees to stress over. Our directors are aware that this is often a child's first audition experience, and we work hard to create a welcoming environment for students to feel comfortable sharing their voices. ​
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If your child has a favorite song, they are encouraged to share their song at auditions. Our directors would love to hear your child sing something that is enjoyable for your child.
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If your child does not have a song to share, directors will have them sing a familiar song such as the suggested songs below, followed by vocal exercises to get a better understanding of their voice and range.
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​It is helpful for your child to sing at home with family to prepare for their audition. You can create mock auditions at home to familiarize your child with singing out loud.
Sight-Reading Information
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Performance on the sight-reading component does not affect acceptance and only helps us place students in the ensemble where they can achieve the most success.
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You can download sample sight-reading passages below to practice. Don't worry if these seem confusing to you and/or your child. The directors will explain what to do during the audition, and they recognize that many auditionees do not have any sight-reading experience.
STEP 4:
Day of Audition Reminders
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​On the day of your child's audition, please:
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Follow the arrival instructions that will be included in your email confirmation and reminders after scheduling your child's audition.
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Don't worry about bringing sheet music. The auditions are acapella (meaning without any instrumental accompaniment).
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Remember there is no such thing as a "perfect audition." Making some mistakes will not automatically exclude your child from being accepted into the program.
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Students are typically informed the result of their audition via email within one week of the audition date.
If you have trouble completing any part of the audition process, please contact Angel Tyler, Chorus Manager, at atyler@clevelandorchestra.com ​​​