2021-22 MHS Choir Auditions
Thank you for your interest in auditioning to be a part of Midway High School Choir! We look forward to hearing you sing and joining us next year! Below you will find details based on what grade you are GOING INTO. Additionally, if you ever have any questions or would like some help preparing for your audition please do not hesitate to contact any of the the directors.
Mr. Rice - jeff.rice@midwayisd.org
Mrs. Rice - jannifer.rice@midwayisd.org
Mr. Overstreet - caleb.overstreet@midwayisd.org
Mr. Rice - jeff.rice@midwayisd.org
Mrs. Rice - jannifer.rice@midwayisd.org
Mr. Overstreet - caleb.overstreet@midwayisd.org
Incoming 9th GradeFirst, you will need to sign-up for choir on your course registration form. Second, all students must complete the Audition Form found HERE. Finally, auditions for Select Choirs will be taking place beginning Tuesday, May 18 on the Middle School campus. Current choir students will audition during their choir class.
See below for audition details, guided rehearsal tracks, and music. Audition dates and times will be announced soon. Contact Mr. Rice if you have any questions. (jeff.rice@midwayisd.org). During the audition you will be asked to: 1) Sing the Star Spangled Banner acappella (without accompaniment). Click the links below for music and practice tracks. Soprano: Music / Practice Track Alto: Music / Practice Track Tenor: Music / Practice Track Bass: Music / Practice Track 2) Sight Read an 8 measure unison line. Practice sightreading exercises may be found HERE. |
Incoming 10th, 11th, 12th GradeFirst, you will need to sign-up for choir on your course registration form. Second, all students must complete the Audition Form found HERE. Finally, your virtual audition recording must be submitted by 11:59 pm, Friday, May 14.
Current choir students will submit your recording on the Schoology MHS Choir-Video Audition/Evaluation Assignment found in the 6th Six Weeks folder. Students not currently enrolled in choir must email a Google link to your video to midwayhspantherchoir@gmail.com. See below for audition details, guided rehearsal tracks, and music. Audition submission details will be posted soon. Contact Mr. Rice if you have any questions. (jeff.rice@midwayisd.org). During the audition you will be asked to: 1) Sing your voice part to The Lord Bless You and Keep You. Music can be found HERE. Practice recordings can be found HERE. 2) Sing the Star Spangled Banner acappella (without accompaniment). Click the links below for music and practice tracks. Soprano: Music / Practice Track Alto: Music / Practice Track Tenor: Music / Practice Track Bass: Music / Practice Track 3) Sing 4 scales. Major, Natural Minor, Harmonic Minor, and Melodic Minor. Music is HERE. Click the links below for practice tracks. Soprano: Practice Track Alto: Practice Track Tenor: Practice Track Bass: Practice Track 4) Sight Read an 8 measure unison line. Examples for practice may be found HERE. This part of the audition will be submitted as a class assignment in Sight Reading Factory. www.sightreadingfactory.com ***if you are not currently enrolled in choir, please contact a Director for separate instructions to submit your sight reading requirements. ***Please watch the following videos: 10th, 11th, and 12th Grade Audition Video Tips 10th, 11th, and 12th Grade Audition Example Audition Audio Tracks Soprano Guided Track Alto Guided Track Tenor Guided Track Bass Guided Track |
Chamber Singer Audition
Chamber Singer auditions will take place at 6:30 pm on Monday, May 24 in the MHS Choir room. There will be an additional audition form for Chamber Singers. Complete all the requirements above to audition for Meistersingers. In order to be selected for Chamber Singers, you must make Meistersingers and have chosen Chamber Singers as a 2nd choir class.
Chamber Singer auditions will take place at 6:30 pm on Monday, May 24 in the MHS Choir room. There will be an additional audition form for Chamber Singers. Complete all the requirements above to audition for Meistersingers. In order to be selected for Chamber Singers, you must make Meistersingers and have chosen Chamber Singers as a 2nd choir class.
If You Are New To Midway...
If you are coming to Midway from another school district the same audition material still applies. However, your audition will be at some point after you officially register with Midway ISD. We are happy to answer any questions you may have or help you prepare for your audition. Welcome to Midway!