I am happy to announce that the Southern California Vocal Association Jr High Honor Choir Auditions sign-ups are officially open. 6th grade through 9th grade students may apply and the window is open until Wednesday, January 20th. This is a wonderful opportunity for your singer to experience quality music, with some of the best singers their age in Southern California. Check out the link below for more info and sign up at the bottom of the page. Let me know if you have any questions.
Event: Junior High/Middle School/9th Grade Honor Choir
Eligibility: Students in Grades 6-9 in choir, whose teachers are members of SCVA
Audition Requirements
Singers must be able to demonstrate that they can perform the following:
1. Sing a major scale up and down (a cappella)
2. Sing a major triad and a minor triad (a cappella)
3. Sing an octave (a cappella)
4. Sight read one melodic and one rhythmic example
5. Sing tonal memory patterns
6. Sing “America”/”My Country ‘Tis of Thee” (a-cappella, first verse only)
Regional Audition DatesSaturday, Jan 21, 9:00am – 1:00pmDexter Middle School, Whittier (host: Laura Pradhan)
Ramirez Intermediate, Eastvale (host: Sammy Salvador)
Saugus High School, Santa Clarita (host: Kaitlin Holt)
Saturday, Jan 28, 9:00am – 1:00pmCope Middle School, Redlands (host: Krista Mathers)
Temple City High School, Temple City (host: Tammi Alderman)
Fees
Audition Fee: $10.00 per singer
Participation Fee (if accepted into the Honor Choir): $70.00 per singer
All payments must be made through PayPal, School/Booster Check or Money Order; NO PERSONAL CHECKS
Important Dates:
On-Line Application & Payment Due: Wednesday, January 20, 2023
Regional Auditions: Saturdays, January 21 and 28, 2023
Audition Results Posted: Feb 15, 2023
Regional Rehearsal: Saturday, March 25, Mark Keppel High School (Alhambra)
Final Rehearsal: Saturday, May 6, Rehearsal sessions from 9:00am to 6:00pm, Portola High School, Irvine
Concert: Saturday, May 6 at 6:00pm, Portola High School, Irvine
Guest Clinician: Dr. Ángel Vázquez-Ramos
Ticket Cost: $10.00 general admission (available at the door)REGISTER TO AUDITION HERE: https://www.scvachoral.org/junior_high_honor_choir.php