Auditions for the 2019-2020 Windham Chamber Singers will take place May 20-24, 2019
Students currently attending Windham High School should sign up for an audition time with Dr. Nickerson.
Current 8th graders should sign up with Mrs. Riley and Mr. Adams
All students must be enrolled at Windham High School or registered as home-schooled students residing in Windham or Raymond.
All students must be enrolled in Concert Choir.
There is nothing musical to prepare ahead of time
Current 8th graders must have a signed permission slip which indicates that your parents are aware of the audition (can be downloaded below)
Before auditioning, make sure that you are able to make the commitment. Chamber Singers rehearses every Wednesday from 4-7pm and has a very demanding performance schedule.
What to expect at the audition...
You should arrive a few minutes ahead of your assigned time to fill out an audition sheet. RELAX! Everyone there is just as nervous as you are. Wait until you are called to go into the audition room. Dr. Nickerson will ask you a few questions to learn more about you...just be yourself.
Each student will be assessed on the following:
Range
You will be asked to sing scales ascending and descending on a specific vowel
Tone Quality
Just be yourself. Avoid trying to sound like someone else.
Intonation
This is, simply, how well you sing in tune
Versatility
You might be asked to make some simple adjustments with dynamics or articulation
Rote Singing
You will be asked to sing back melodic patterns. Each pattern will only be played once and they will get progressively more difficult.
Sight Reading
You will be given a printed musical example and the first pitch. You should sing the example until you are asked to stop.
Each student will be given a score for the above.
Also, each student will be given a 4 digit number. This is how you are identified through the audition process. When the roster for next year's group is posted, it will be a list of numbers NOT a list of names. You and Dr. Nickerson are the only ones who know your number.
Questions? Click the contact icon on this web page.
Click below to download the audition permission form (current 8th graders only)
Students currently attending Windham High School should sign up for an audition time with Dr. Nickerson.
Current 8th graders should sign up with Mrs. Riley and Mr. Adams
All students must be enrolled at Windham High School or registered as home-schooled students residing in Windham or Raymond.
All students must be enrolled in Concert Choir.
There is nothing musical to prepare ahead of time
Current 8th graders must have a signed permission slip which indicates that your parents are aware of the audition (can be downloaded below)
Before auditioning, make sure that you are able to make the commitment. Chamber Singers rehearses every Wednesday from 4-7pm and has a very demanding performance schedule.
What to expect at the audition...
You should arrive a few minutes ahead of your assigned time to fill out an audition sheet. RELAX! Everyone there is just as nervous as you are. Wait until you are called to go into the audition room. Dr. Nickerson will ask you a few questions to learn more about you...just be yourself.
Each student will be assessed on the following:
Range
You will be asked to sing scales ascending and descending on a specific vowel
Tone Quality
Just be yourself. Avoid trying to sound like someone else.
Intonation
This is, simply, how well you sing in tune
Versatility
You might be asked to make some simple adjustments with dynamics or articulation
Rote Singing
You will be asked to sing back melodic patterns. Each pattern will only be played once and they will get progressively more difficult.
Sight Reading
You will be given a printed musical example and the first pitch. You should sing the example until you are asked to stop.
Each student will be given a score for the above.
Also, each student will be given a 4 digit number. This is how you are identified through the audition process. When the roster for next year's group is posted, it will be a list of numbers NOT a list of names. You and Dr. Nickerson are the only ones who know your number.
Questions? Click the contact icon on this web page.
Click below to download the audition permission form (current 8th graders only)
| wcsauditionpermission.pdf |
