This page describes our course offerings and provides specific information regarding what you can expect at the various auditions. All incoming performing arts students must complete placement auditions; those who don't will be placed in beginning level courses. Make up auditions are scheduled upon request if time allows.
Students wishing to be considered for our advanced performance ensembles must attend the scheduled group auditions.
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See you at auditions!--The P.A. Faculty
Students wishing to be considered for our advanced performance ensembles must attend the scheduled group auditions.
Click the links below for more information.
See you at auditions!--The P.A. Faculty
Placements
BAND Contact Mr. Gomez for more information: mgomez@sjusd.org _______________________________________ 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: vocal range (high and low extremes); tonal memory (sing back a played pattern); sight-reading skills. In addition, all singers will be expected to sing major and chromatic scales as well as major and minor triads. If you have further questions, please contact Ms. Katemopoulos. _______________________________________ 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. _______________________________________ ORCHESTRA Contact Ms. Jan for more information: ajan@sjusd.org _______________________________________ THEATRE ARTS For students participating in all levels of theatre All students are expected to do the following: 1. Formal audition introduction (“ Hi, I’m ______ , I’ll be performing the role of __ from the play _____ by _____.”) 2. Perform a 1-2 minute monologue from a play; please consult your drama teacher for appropriate audition material if necessary. Should be age appropriate. A copy of the script is not needed at the audition. Please do not use props or chairs. 3. Resumes are accepted, but not necessary. Download the HOW TO AUDITION flyer. For more info contact Mr. Manthe |
Group Auditions
BOXED-IN THEATRE COMPANY
In order to be invited to audition for Boxed-In Theatre Company, students must have completed an individual audition. Invitations will be given immediately following that audition. Skills to be assessed: improvisational ability; ensemble compatibility; knowledge of acting technique terminology (written test); demonstration of outstanding acting techniques such as character development, projection, diction, blocking, objectives, tactics, status and more.; cold reading of selected scene. Please wear comfortable and appropriate clothing that allows you to move and sit on the floor. If you have further questions please contact Mr. Manthe. _______________________________________ CHAMBER CHORALE Everyone will be expected to learn the audition piece and be prepared to sing individually at the group audition. The group audition will be comprised of the following: short sectional to clarify questions regarding audition selection; individual singing of audition selection (a cappella); sight-reading in small groups; singing audition selection in sections and small groups. A preliminary cut will be made at approximately 7 pm. Only finalists will be required to stay until the conclusion. If you have further questions, please contact Ms. Katemopoulos. _______________________________________ ESTETICA & VOCALEASE (VOCAL JAZZ ENSEMBLES) In addition, everyone will be expected to learn the audition piece and be prepared to sing his/her part individually at the group audition. The audition piece will be available online or in Room 91 beginning one week before the audition. The group audition will be comprised of the following: short sectional to clarify questions regarding audition selection; individual singing of audition selection (a cappella); singing audition selection in sections and small groups. A preliminary cut will be made at approximately 7 pm. Only finalists will be required to stay until the end. If you are a drummer, pianist, or bassist, you may also audition to perform in our vocal jazz rhythm sections. Experience playing in a jazz combo or band is helpful but not necessary. Please contact Miss Katemopoulos to set up an appointment. If you have further questions, please contact Miss Katemopoulos. _______________________________________ 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. _______________________________________ 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. |
