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ASSC Honor Choir

Audition Information

 

Step 1:

Complete the

AUDITION FORM

(Audition fee of $25 due upon completion of form)

Step 2:

Read the 

Audition Information 

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

drinkala@gmail.com

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

  • Auditions will be done in each MCDA/MMEA District - see District Choir/MCDA District Rep for specific info.

  • $10 audition fee

  • 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

Reservation Link

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

Reservation Link

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

Reservation Link

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

Reservation Link

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

Reservation Link

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 - 

Reservation Link

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

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