Choir Audition Information 2025-26​

Who Can Audition?
All students attending JHS in 2025-2026 are welcome to audition—no experience needed! We will teach you everything you need to know.

Audition Requirements
  • For Concert Choir, Chorale, Aurora, and/or Cantus: Complete the Choir & Ensembles audition.
  • For Show Choir (Revelry, Legacy): You must complete the Choir & Ensembles audition AND attend the Show Choirs auditions on March 29. 
  • For Vocal Jazz (Declaration): You must complete the Choir & Ensembles audition AND attend the Vocal Jazz auditions on March 29.

CHOIR & ENSEMBLES

For Current Choir Students: Auditions will take place during regular choir classes in late February and early March. Middle school choir directors will pull students individually for auditions.

For Students Not Currently in Choir: To audition, schedule an appointment by emailing [email protected].

​Audition Components
  • Range Check: Warm-ups to assess vocal range and determine voice part.
  • Vocal Performance:
    • Sopranos & Tenors: America (My Country, 'Tis of Thee)
    • Altos & Basses: America, The Beautiful
    • Performed a cappella in a key suited to your range.
  • Sight Reading:
    • 8-12 measure excerpt
    • Level 1: For Aurora, Cantus, and show choirs
    • Level 2: For Concert Choir, Chorale, and Declaration

VOCAL JAZZ

Date & Time: March 29, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Location: JHS Choir Room

Preparation:
  • Learn your vocal part for Heathens before the audition.
  • Auditions will be in small groups with different combinations to assess part accuracy, intonation, blend, and style.
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Important:
  • Complete the audition form (linked above) before your audition.
  • Vocal Jazz is only open to students in grades 10-12 for next year. 
  • If you cannot attend the scheduled audition, email [email protected] to arrange an alternate time.

SHOW CHOIRS

Date & Time: March 29, 1:00 – 4:00 PM

Location: JHS Auditorium

Preparation:
  • Learn your vocal part for the House of Swing excerpt before the audition.
  • Auditions will be in small groups to assess vocal independence while dancing.​

Choreography:
  • Taught on-site the day of auditions. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes for dancing.
  • After learning the choreography, you will sing and dance in small groups for scoring and placement into show choirs.

Important: 
  • Complete the audition form (linked above) before your audition.
  • If you cannot attend the scheduled audition, email [email protected] to arrange an alternate time.
​If you have questions, please email [email protected].