Vocal Ensembles @ Deal
Auditions for the Deal vocal ensembles will begin tomorrow. Please email Mr. Mitchell (paul.mitchell4@k12.dc.gov) and cc Dr. Cummings (raymond.cummings@k12.dc.gov) for additional information.
Auditions will be held in the auditorium from 3:30-5:00 pm
Monday - October 16, 2023: 8th Grade
Tuesday - October 17, 2023: 7th Grade
Monday - October 23, 2023: 6th Grade
All students should come prepared to audition with a song that meets their comfort, current skills and ability.
Basic Skills Level
Basic Pitch Matching ( 5 note major scale patterns)
Happy Birthday
Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
Intermediate Skills Level
Intermediate Pitch Matching ( 8 note major scale patterns )
Octave Exercise
Do Re Mi
Advance Chorus
Advance Pitch Matching ( 8 note major/minor scale patterns )
Extended Octave Exercise
Star Spangled Banner
Climb Every Mountain
Audition Process
Students sign in
Review the required review audition materials
Separate groups by cards
Audition all groups
Student Vocal Ensemble placements will be published and sent by email on Thursday, October 25
Students should bring homework, books or something constructive to do while their other groups are auditioning.
Rehearsals
Deal Combined Chorus (this group includes all choruses): Mondays from 8:00 - 8:40 a.m. in the Multi-Purpose Room
Voices of Promise - VOP: Wednesdays from 8:00 - 8:40 a.m. in Choral Room 1 - CG21
Voices of Change - VOC: Thursdays from 8:00 - 8:40 a.m. in Choral Room 1 - CG21
