In order to receive Applied Voice lessons through MUSC 039G, you will need to audition by singing one piece from the classical, musical theater, or jazz repertoire to live accompaniment in an in-person performance for the voice faculty. A cappella singing is not allowed.
If you plan to take Applied Voice this semester you are required to concurrently enrolled in MUSC 042 Concert Choir which meets TTh 2:05 PM 鈥� 3:30 PM. If you have any questions or concerns please contact Professor%20Lou%20De%20La%20Rosa, Performing Arts Department Chair and Director of Choral & Vocal Music.
- Applied Instrumental Music
- Jazz Ensemble
- Symphonic Band
- Symphony Orchestra (Winchester Orchestra)
Students must create a video recording of your audition and upload to a private YouTube channel or cloud-based storage (such as Dropbox, Drive, iCloud, OneDrive, etc.), then send the link to Professor Troy Davis for review at troy.davisFREEWEST_VALLEY
Please play the following:
- 2 major scales and 2 minor scales of your choice.
- One piece of solo literature for your instrument (this can be a sonata, concerto, solo from a piece of band or orchestra music, in popular or classical styles). If you're auditioning for jazz, this should be one chorus of a standard, which includes one chorus of you improvising (no backing track is necessary).
To include more students in the act of making music, we have drawn the circle wider by eliminating the audition requirement for the Concert Choir and will continue to do so for the coming semesters. Professor De La Rosa has taught choir for many years and can teach anyone to read music and sing in a group. Come experience the joy of singing this coming semester!
MUSC 042: Concert Choir | TTh 2:05 PM - 3:30 PM in MU-12
You are encouraged to connect with Professor De La Rosa to get acquainted, but aside from matching pitch, an audition for choir is not necessary at this time.