Grosse Pointe

South High School

Voice Placements

2018 - 2019

Also Available Online at: GPSouthChoir.org

Voice Placements 2018-2019

Below you will find audition information and required material. Please address any additional questions to Mr. Pratt at

Current GPSHS Students & 8th grade students

High School Students:

All students currently signed-up to be in a high school choir will need to go through a voice placement during the week of March 27th, 2018for placement into one of the choirs at South High School. This means any current GPSHS choir member signed-up for a choir on their 2018-2019 schedule must meet with Mr. Pratt for a vocal placement.

If you are a high school student not currently in a choir, but would like to be in choir, you should discuss a time with Mr. Pratt to set a time to have a vocal placement.

Incoming Freshman/ Current 8th Graders/Students new to Grosse Pointe South:

All students wishing to be in a high school choir must go through a simple vocal placement. Mr. Pratt will visit the middle school on the dates outlined below and hear students that are going to be Freshman next year. Students will be placed into the choir that best fits their talent, abilities, and commitment levels. All vocal placements for current 8th grade students will occur during the days listed below.

Date / Tuesday, March 27 / Wednesday, March 28 / Thursday, March 29 / Friday,
March 30 / Saturday/Sunday, March 30/31
Event / HS & MS Voice Placements / HS & MS Voice Placements / Private School Students / Spring Break / 2018-2019 Choirs Posted on Choir Website
Time / HS: During School
MS: @ Brownell 3:30 – 4:15 / HS: During Class
MS: @ Pierce
3:30 – 4:00 / During Class Time
Private school in Choir Room
Location / Brownell MS Choir Room / South HS Choir Room / Pierce MS Choir Room /

If you have a conflict with the voice placement date given and cannot attend one of theplacement dates, please contact Mr. Pratt via e-mail to set up an alternate voice placement time.

Required materials:

  1. Voice Placement Forms should be filled out completely with a picture (non-returnable) attached.
  2. print out of your most recent 9 weeks report card
  3. completed forms included in this packet
  4. completed score sheet (top only)

I consider having all completed required materials a display of your level of responsibility during the voice placement process. All information will be available at the website

Your Voice Placement

For high school students, choose a song that you feel shows off your vocal talent. It can be one you have or are done in choir currently or a piece you have prepared on your own with a private voice teacher. Given the time constraints, I will not have you finish the piece, so plan to sing the best 32 bars of your song. Also, your piece should be prepared and memorized! For middle school students, be prepared to sing Row, Row, Row, Your Boat. Remember you are making an impression in every aspect of the audition, look and act the part.

Results from the voice placements will be posted at on Friday or Saturday, March 30th or March 31st.The competitive choirs will include approximately 30 - 40 Singer/Dancers. Swings or alternates may be determined during the school year on a per song basis based on attendance, grades, work ethic and other show-related factors.

*Important note for parents: I will be happy to discuss aspects of singing and dancing that your child can improve upon for their next vocal placement, but I will not discuss scores. Think calmly and rationally before you decide to make any phone calls or e-mails.

Try as hard as I might, if your child’s name does not appear on any list, it is an oversight and will be corrected. Keep in mind that I always have what is best for the choirs at the forefront of all decisions that I make.

Choir Descriptions

Choirs

Colla Voce

This is a traditional concert choir. Colle Voce perform at Fall Follies, Sounds of the Season, Winter Spec., Broadway and Graduation. Occasional after-school rehearsals are scheduled leading-up to specific performances.

Sounds of South

This is a beginning choir. Sounds of South perform at Fall Follies, Sounds of the Season, Winter Spec.,Broadway and Graduation. After-school rehearsals are scheduled leading-up to specific performances.

South Singers

This is a mixed junior varsity choir. South Singers performs at the Fall Follies, Sounds of the Season, Mother’s Club Tea, Winter Spec.,Broadway and Graduation. Additional performances are likely and after-school rehearsals are scheduled leading-up to specific performances.

The Tower Belles

This is a varsity women’s choir. The Tower Belles perform at Fall Follies, Mother’s Club Tea, Sounds of the Season, Winter Spec.,Broadway and Graduation. They will also compete in a competition/education trip. Participation in this ensemble requires a time commitment and will have regular practice schedules.

The Pointe Singers

This is a mixed varsity choir. Pointe Singers performs at the Fall Follies, Mother’s Club Tea, Sounds of the Season, Winter Spec.,Broadway and Graduation. The group will compete in show and concert choir competitions/educational trips. Participation in this ensemble requires a larger time commitment and will have a regular practice schedule.

Events

Choir students are expected to participate in the following summer workshops as they prepare for the upcoming school year. These workshops provide and teach important skillsets in singing, dancing and performance. Much like an athlete conditions for their sport, these events conditions and provide a start on our choirs upcoming performances. If you have conflicts, contact Mr. Pratt directly at

2 Required Workshops:

  • Summer Select, Monday, August 12th through, Friday, August 16th. You can register under the Summer Programs link on the district’s web page,
  • That’s Entertainment, Monday, August 19th – 23rd. You can register online starting June 1st at

Recommended Workshops:

  • Macomb Summer Workshop, July30th – August 2nd. You can register at:
  • Many more provided through Interlochen, U of M, Blue Lakes. If you have questions, please contact Mr. Pratt.

Voice Placement Sheet

Fill out top part only!

Name: ______Current Grade: 8 9 10 11

Recommended Voice Part: ______Auditioning for: ______

______DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE!______

Vocal Placement:

Intonation12345678910

Breath12345678910

Tone Quality12345678910

Projection12345678910

Facial 12345678910

Diction12345678910

Subtotal: ______

Dance Placement:

Facial/Energy 12345678910

Accuracy12345678910

Body Position12345678910

Basic Rhythm12345678910

Subtotal: ______

Grade Check:EligibleIneligible

*Note that the work ethic, grade check, and teacher recommendation are very important in our consideration of students for competitive choirs.

Recommended Choir:

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Voice Placement Information Sheet

This form must be completed and brought with you to your voice placement; please print clearly. You also must bring a current printout of your grades and attach a recent photo. These are both REQUIRED for everyone! You need:audition form, copy of your most recent grades, score sheet top filled out completely, and all related forms in this packet,.

Mother/Guardian / Father/Guardian
Name
Street Address
City, State
Zip Code
Home Phone
Cell Phone
E-mail Address
Auditionee
Name
Street Address
City, State
Zip Code
Home Phone
Cell Phone
E-mail Address
Current Grade
Current Voice Part

List below any sports/activities in which you anticipate participating in next year: