BELOW IS TAKEN DIRECTLY FROM THE WSMA HONORS CHOIR AUDITION WEBSITE:
WSMA High School State Honors Music Project 2018 Vocal Audition Requirements
The Wisconsin State Honors Music Project is a nationally-recognized program of excellence for Wisconsin's best auditioned music students. Students apply in November, audition in February, are selected by April 1, attend a June summer camp, and perform in October at the Wisconsin State Music Conference in Madison. By providing talented youth with the opportunity to rehearse and perform with nationally-known conductors in a professional setting, students bring back their new skills to share in their school music programs. Honors students also form lifetime friendships with others who share their level of commitment to music.
ELIGIBILITY Choir students regularly enrolled as full or part-time students in grades 9, 10, 11 from WSMA-member schools are eligible to audition for the 2018 Wisconsin High School State Honors Music Project. A student must be regularly enrolled in their school choir during the November application, February audition, and October performance.
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:
REQUIRED SOLO - Sing a current WSMA Class A or B solo from the 1111, 1121, 1211 or 1221 lists (no music theater solos). You must provide your own accompanist or playback devise.
AURAL SKILLS Each singer will be asked to sing back three different five-note patterns to test your aural abilities. Be sure to work with your music teacher to help you develop these skills before your audition.
SIGHT-READING Each Honors student will be asked to sight-read during their audition. Neutral or sol-fege syllables may be used. To help prepare, practice singing melodies in 4/4 and 6/8 meters.