• This page provides specific information on how to audition for our classes and performance groups. All incoming performing arts students must complete placement auditions; those who don't will be placed in beginning level courses. 
• Students wishing to be considered for our advanced performance ensembles must complete the audition submissions by the deadline.
• Please read all directions carefully. Contact the director listed if you have a question, we are here to help.​

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Placements

BAND
Contact Mr. Gomez for more information: mgomez@sjusd.org

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CHOIR
For all students participating in one or more choral ensembles.

All incoming singers are expected to complete an individual placement audition, which will designate which ensemble the student will be placed in for the following school year.  Any singer not completing an individual audition will automatically be placed in Choral Union. 

Students will be tested for the following: major and chromatic scales as well as major and minor triads, and the singing of a musical excerpt.  Read all the specifics here: https://www.amkmusic.com/2018-19-lhs-choir-auditions.html

​If you have further questions, please contact Ms. Katemopoulos.

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DANCE

All incoming dance students will be placed according to technique in specific dance skills demonstrated at the dance department auditions. Proper execution and technique are big factors in determining what level a student will be placed in. Multiple turns are usually a requirement to move on into the advanced classes. Awareness and use of rhythm are looked at very closely for both regular and folklorico dancers. Any student not completing an individual audition will automatically be placed in Beginning Dance.

You may choose either one of the two audition sessions to attend.  Please come in appropriate dance attire and shoes.  Be prepared to complete the following in across the floor demonstrations:  Jazz walks/runs; Chasses; Pas de bourrees; Turning pas de bourrees, Chaines, Pirouettes, Leaps, Battements; Pique turns.

If you have further questions, please contact Mr. George.  ​
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ORCHESTRA
All incoming students who wish to join ANY orchestra must fill out and submit the signup form. Students will be placed in the appropriate class based on their playing and reading skills as demonstrated at their audition. Students with no prior experience can sign up for Prelude (Beginning) Orchestra, which does not require an audition. 

MARIACHI
All incoming students who wish to join Mariachi must fill out and submit the signup form. Students must be able to demonstrate proficient playing skills on one of the following instruments: violin, trumpet, guitar, vihuela, bass, or guitarron. They are also expected to understand how to read basic music notation. Any vocalists who wish to sing with Mariachi must ALSO be able to play an instrument. 

Contact Ms. Jan for more information: ajan@sjusd.org

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THEATRE ARTS
Visit lhsdramahall.com for EVERYTHING you'll need to audition for Lincoln's Theatre Program. 

For more info contact Mr. Manthe

Group Auditions

BOXED-IN THEATRE COMPANY
You will need to submit an audition application and video audition. Please visit lhsdramahall.com for all the instructions and links to submit.

 contact Mr. Manthe.
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BELLISSIMA, CHAMBER CHORALE, ESTETICA:
The callback for these ensembles is by invitation only, based on skills demonstrated in the individual audition. 

The callback will be comprised of the following: rehearsing with the current ensemble members, which will include sight-reading as well as singing of ensemble repertoire.

If you have further questions, please contact Miss Katemopoulos.

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LINCOLN CONVERTIBLES
Please note that a significant time commitment is expected by all dancers who become part of  the Lincoln Convertibles.  More information will be available on the audition day.  Please dress in appropriate dance attire and shoes.

Students should be prepared to do the following: perform across the floor patterns; Learn and perform a dance combination, to be taught on the first day of auditions and performed at call-backs.  All students are judged on technique, performance style and ability to perform with others.  Callbacks will be watched and judged by a panel of judges, which will include department teachers and dance professionals.

If you have further questions, please contact Mr. George.  

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XOCHITL CULTURAL
(FOLKLORICO DANCE TROUPE)
Please note that a significant time commitment is expected by all dancers who become part of Xochitl Cultural.  More information will be available on the audition day.  Please dress in appropriate dance attire and shoes.

Students should be prepared to do the following: perform basic technique from the state of Jalisco; learn and perform a dance, to be taught on the first day of auditions.  The skirt work for the women and the performance skills of both  men and women will be closely examined.  All students are judged on technique, performance style and ability to perform with others.  

If you have further questions, please contact Ms. Vela.