ASSC Honor Choir
Audition Information
Step 1:
Complete the
(Audition fee of $25 due upon completion of form)
Step 2:
Read the
for the audition recording submission procedures
Audition window will close at 11:59 PM April 15th, 2023
Step 3:
Submit your audition video
Questions? Contact
Andrew Drinkall
Registration window is
March 15-April 15
Audition Process
My Country ‘tis of Thee/America
Starting on the pitches listed below, sing the first verse unaccompanied. (Accompanied singers will be disqualified)
Starting Pitches:
Soprano: A above middle C
Alto: E above middle C
Tenor: A below middle C
Baritone: F below middle C
Step 1:
Complete Audition Form &
pay $15 audition fee
- Sign in, or create an account
- There will be a dropdown menu to select ACDA when creating an account
- Once logged in there will be a list of events
- Find the MCDA Honor Choir and select
- To add students, select New Application and fill out information and upload recordings
All-State Choir Participation Information
Repertoire
Os Justi Anton Bruckner
U Lig en U Waarheid Pieter van der Westhuizen
Kyrie (Missa Rigensis) Ugis Praulins
Cum Sancto Spiritu (Gloria) Hyo-won Woo
Angele Dei Susan LaBarr
I Love You/What a Wonderful World arr. Craig Hella Johnson
Tshela Moya/Ke nna yo Morena Michael Barrett
U Lig en U Waarheid & the Kyrie (Missa Rigensis) will be performed with special permission from the publisher. ASC members will NOT need to order these pieces through music vendors.
Audition Information
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Auditions will be done in each MCDA/MMEA District - see District Choir/MCDA District Rep for specific info.
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$10 audition fee
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Audition includes District Choir vocal solo and sight-singing score along with "music minus one" quartet audition
Honor Choir Audition Information
Step 1: To participate, submit the Registration-Form
(Participation fee of $100 due upon registration)
In an effort to maintain a balanced ensemble, membership in the All-State Festival Choir is on a "first-come, first-served" basis. Each section has a limited number of positions, and those will be filled in the order of registration received. In the event balance becomes an issue, MCDA reserves the ability to close sections or decline registration to balance the choir accordingly.
Step 2: Music, T-shirt,
1 lunch will be provided; Begin rehearsing when music arrives
Step 3:
University Plaza Hotel
9-10 Honor Choir
Audition Information
Step 1:
Prepare your audition
Registration will be open February 15-April 15.
Audition fee is $15 to be paid through OPUS
NEW Audition process for 7/8 and 9/10 honor choirs (current grade)
1. My Country ‘Tis of Thee (America) or The Alphabet Song:
Starting on the pitches listed
below, sing the first verse (or one time through for the Alphabet Song) unaccompanied, at a moderate tempo. Accompanied
singers will be disqualified.
Starting pitches for either selection:
Soprano: A above middle C Alto: E above middle C
Tenor: A below middle C Baritone: F below middle C
2. SOLO: Sing one to two minutes of a song of any genre (with or without accompaniment), which demonstrates your best vocal technique and musicianship. Limit the piano introduction to no more than 5 seconds.
Step 2:
Submit audition recording and information
Step 3:
Selected students should pay their participation fee of $50 through OPUS
(T-shirt, 1 lunch will be provided)
Step 4:
Book a room at the University Plaza Hotel
7-8 Honor Choir
Audition Information
Step 1:
Prepare your audition
Registration will be open February 15-April 15 - Audition fee is $15 and is paid through OPUS
NEW Audition process for 7/8 and 9/10 honor choirs (current grade)
1. My Country ‘Tis of Thee (America) or The Alphabet Song:
Starting on the pitches listed
below, sing the first verse (or one time through for the Alphabet Song) unaccompanied, at a moderate tempo. Accompanied
singers will be disqualified.
Starting pitches for either selection:
Soprano: A above middle C Alto: E above middle C
Tenor: A below middle C Baritone: F below middle C
2. SOLO: Sing one to two minutes of a song of any genre (with or without accompaniment), which demonstrates your best vocal technique and musicianship. Limit the piano introduction to no more than 5 seconds.
Step 2:
Submit audition recording and information
Step 3:
Selected students should pay their participation fee of $50 through OPUS
(T-shirt, 1 lunch will be provided)
Step 4:
Book a room at the University Plaza Hotel
4-5-6 Honor Choir
Audition Information
Step 1: MCDA Members complete Student Nomination Form
(Deadline April 15)
Step 2: Once students are named to the choir, they will be emailed information regarding official registration to the choir. The participation fee will be $50 per student selected and will be paid through OPUS. - go to 2023 MCDA Honor Choir - Registration Only
(T-shirt, 1 lunch will be provided)
Step 4:
Book a room at the University Plaza Hotel
ASVJ Honor Choir
Audition Information
Step 1: Access the Audition Information
Step 2: Complete the Audition Form
Step 3: Record and Submit your Audition recordings
Step 4:
Book a room at the University Plaza Hotel
Missouri
Choral Directors
Association
Church/Community Honor Choir
Audition Information
Step 1:
Complete the REGISTRATION FORM
(Participation fee of $60 due upon registration)
Step 2:
If you are not choosing to purchase your music through the registration form, please purchase and practice the music for performance on your own.
Step 3:
Reserve a hotel room at University Plaza Hotel -
LOCATIONS
First and Calvary Presbyterian Church
820 E Cherry St, Springfield, MO 65806
If you are not choosing to purchase your music through the registration form, please purchase and practice the music for performance on your own.
University Plaza Hotel
333 S John Q Hammons Pkwy, Springfield, MO 65806
QUESTIONS
Contact either Jason Martin jasonmartincountry@gmail.com
or Tyler Heckman t.heckman@firstandcalvray.org