AUDITIONS
Auditions for a spot in Millard West Show Choirs are an exciting time and are just around the corner! All potential show choir members go through the audition process, whether a newcomer to Millard West Show Choirs or a returning member.
A series of clinics will be held at Millard West High School the week of auditions. At these clinics, interested students will learn the music and choreography to be performed at the audition.
CHOIR/ROADIES: Roadies will audition with choir members and are required to audition, even if they are only interested in participating in Millard West Show Choirs as a roadie. (Jump to choir audition details below).
BAND MEMBERS will also have auditions during the week and will have their own required audition tune to play. (Jump to band audition details below).
MUSICAL participants will also be trying out at this time and can try out for both show choir and musical or just musical only. Please see instructions in the audition packet and be sure to download the Musical Information Packet and Handbook. (Jump to musical audition details below).
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WHEN
- Show Band Auditions: Monday, April 1st, 2019
- Choir (& Roadie) Auditions: Thursday, April 4th, 2019
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TIME
- Show Band: No need to sign up. Just report to the Choir Room by 3:30 PM.
- Choir/Roadies: Sign up for an audition time in the instructions below. Arrive at least 15 minutes early!
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LOCATION
Millard West High School Choir Room
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REQUIREMENTS
- You must be a Millard West High School student in the upcoming school year.
- You must be registered for a choir class at Millard West in the upcoming school year (This does not pertain to band members).
- You must complete the Audition Registration Form.
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RESULTS
A link to Audition Results for the 2019-20 season will be posted here on April 19th at 3:15 pm.
WANT TO BE A PART OF SOMETHING AWESOME? Follow these steps to audition for MWSC!
AUDITION PACKET
Download and read the entire audition packet. Be aware of the time and financial commitment this activity requires.
AUDITION FORM
Complete the online audition form. This is a short Google form that you can complete online in a matter of minutes.
GET YOUR TIME
Choir/Roadies: Sign up for your audition time on Thurs., April 4th. You will audition with a group of three other people.
ATTEND CLINICS
Attend the scheduled audition clinics to learn the music and choreography you'll perform in your audition.
AUDITION DAY!
Show up 15 minutes early to your scheduled audition time on audition day. Relax, smile, be confident, have fun, and blow us away!
Choir Audition Details
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Sing "My Country 'Tis of Thee."
- Soprano: Key of Bb
- Alto: Key of F
- Tenor: Key of G
- Bass: Key of C
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Audition Selection
- Perform song learned at audition clinics - (TBA)
- About 1 minute
- Perform in a group of 4.
Choir Audition Music and Choreography
Choreography video and music for the required audition tune (TBA) will be posted here when available.
Choir Audition Vocal Tracks
Vocal tracks by part for the audition tune (TBA) will be posted here when available.
Show Band Audition Details
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Brass/Woodwinds/Strings
Brass: Major scales (concert Bb, C, F, Eb), 1-octave chromatic, F Hype (in packet)
Saxes: Major scales (C, G, D, A, F, Bb, Eb) 2-octave C-C chromatic scale
Strings: major scales (C, G, D, A, F, Bb, Eb)Group audition tune: "My Type" (in packet)
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Piano/Keyboards
- Major scales (C, G, D, A, F, Bb, Eb, one hand)
- A solo that best shows off your abilities as a musician (piano/accompanist only)
- Group audition tune: "My Type"
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Drums, Bass, Guitar
- Drums only: 3 rock/pop beats with fills
- Slow/med/fast swing patterns
- Group audition tune: "My Type"
Band Audition Music
Download the Band Audition Packet below for more detailed audition information and all music you need for the audition.
MILLARD WEST FALL MUSICAL AUDITIONS // Amélie
Musical auditions will be held in conjunction with show choir/show band auditions. Please read directions in the audition packet carefully for musical information and audition details for the October 2019 musical, Amélie.
AUDITION PACKET
Download and read the entire audition packet. Be aware of the time and financial commitment this activity requires.
SCHEDULE
Use this rehearsal schedule to understand the commitment the musical requires of participants.