NEW JERSEY ALL-STATE CHORUS AUDITIONS

STUDENT INFORMATION SHEET – Preparing Your Audition!

***YOUR AUDITION MUST BE MEMORIZED!***

Printed below you will find the information you will need for a successful audition.

1. Low Scales – Diatonic

2. High Scales – Diatonic

x All scales will be sung on the vowel “AH” as in father: Ascending, breath, Descending.

Low High Low High

Soprano I E Bb Tenor I E** Ab
Soprano II Middle C G Tenor II C F#
Alto I A E Bass I A E
Alto II G* Middle C Bass II E* C

*Alto II and Bass II’s – Sing your low scale descending, pause for a breath and
complete your scale, ascending.
** Tenor I Low Scale – You have the option of beginning this scale either ascending or
descending.

ALL PITCHES ARE GIVEN ON A C-C PITCHPIPE.

WHEN “C” IS A STARTING PITCH, THE LOW “C” ON THE PITCH PIPE IS USED.
x Judging for all scales is based on one score for quality and one for intonation.

3. Chromatic Scales
Chromatic scales are sung from F to C or C to G ascending, pause for a breath and then C to F or G to
C descending. They are sung on the vowel “AH” as in father.

Sopranos and Tenors F to C Altos and Basses Middle C to G

ALL PITCHES ARE GIVEN ON A C-C PITCHPIPE.

4. Solo
The Solo is included in this packet. The starting pitch for the solo is given (NOT THE TONIC
PITCH.)

5. Quintet - The Silver Swan – SSATB - the first 14 measures

Composed by Orlando Gibbons (Bourne: B211515-357). The Silver Swan is sung with a CD
recording minus your voice part. A copy of this CD is available to all choral directors and can be
easily duplicated for your use in preparing for this audition. The CD will indicate the tonic pitch of
Gb, will pause briefly to enable you to establish your starting pitch, and will begin by saying “3, 4,
Sing..”

x Judging for the Silver Swan is based on Quality, Intonation and Musicianship.

6. Tonal Memory
Tonal Memory exercises are four measures long and are pre-recorded on a CD. When you enter the Tonal
Memory room, you will be directed to a music stand upon which will be a Tonal Memory Exercise sheet.
The Room Chairperson will indicate which exercise you will hear. You will hear the exercise twice and
then you must sing it back on the syllable “LA” or Solfege. You will NOT hear the starting pitch again.
BEGIN SINGING AS SOON AS THE SECOND EXERCISE HAS FINISHED!

Tonal Memory exercises will start and end on the same pitch.
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STUDENT AUDITION INFORMATION
Dates and Attendance Policy

IF YOU FEEL THAT YOU WILL BE UNABLE TO ABIDE BY ANY PORTION

OF THIS INFORMATION PAGE, PLEASE DO NOT AUDITION FOR THE
NEW JERSEY ALL-STATE CHORUS!

REHEARSAL DATES:
MIXED CHORUS
x Saturday June 7, 2008 8:30am – 12 Noon MONROE TWP HS
x Saturday September 13, 2008 8:30am – 12 Noon EAST BRUNSWICK HS
x Saturday September 27, 2008 8:30am – 12 Noon EDISON HS
x Saturday October 11, 2008 8:30am – 12 Noon EDISON HS
x Saturday November 1, 2008 8:30am – 12 Noon EDISON HS

WOMEN’S CHORUS
x Saturday September 13, 2008
x Saturday October 11, 2008
x Saturday November 1, 2008
x Sunday February 8, 2009
8:30am – 12 Noon EAST BRUNSWICK HS
8:30am – 12 Noon EDISON HS
8:30am – 12 Noon EDISON HS
1:00 – 5:00 p.m. TBA

ATLANTIC CITY- EAST BRUNSWICK

x Students must stay at the designated All-State Hotel.
x Students are not permitted to drive to Atlantic City or East Brunswick.
x Rehearsals will be scheduled all day on Thursday and Friday for Mixed Chorus and
all day Friday for Women’s Chorus.

CONCERT DATES:
x MIXED CHORUS:
o Atlantic City Friday November 7, 2008 8:30 p.m.
o NJPAC Sunday November 16, 2008 3:00 p.m.
x WOMEN’S CHORUS:
o NJPAC Saturday February 21, 2009 2:00 p.m.

ATTENDANCE POLICY
x Students are expected to attend all rehearsals and concerts.
x ONE absence will result in testing at the following rehearsal.
x TWO missed rehearsals will result in expulsion from the ensemble.
x All activities involving the performance weekends, Atlantic City, East Brunswick and
the NJPAC Concerts, including registration sign-in, MUST be attended in their
entirety.
x “An absence is defined as missing any scheduled rehearsal or any part thereof”
x Acceptance into an All-State Chorus ensemble requires a complete commitment on
your part. Please check your calendars carefully and make All-State your number
one choice when additional opportunities present themselves in the fall.
x Failure to attend any concert will result in the loss of the All-State pin and eligibility
to audition the following year.

Please do not audition if you cannot commit to

each and every part of this information!
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STUDENT AUDITION INFORMATION

REGISTRATION:
x Every school is assigned a registration time. If you arrive early to the audition site, please proceed to the warm-up
room, NOT the registration table. Shortly before your assigned time, your SCHOOL NAME will be called by the
staff at the registration table. All students who are present from your school should then approach the table IN
ALPHABETICAL ORDER BY LAST NAME for speedy service at registration.
x At Registration, you will receive your two-part (Bass/Tenor) or three-part (Soprano/Alto) Registration Card. Do
not lose this card. Your audition number has already been recorded in a database which will then record the scores
you receive for the day. NOTE: If for any reason you decide NOT to complete any part of your audition, you
MUST return the unused portion of your card to the Registration Table. Please do NOT leave the building
without completing all parts of your audition or turning in your Registration Card!
x Your parents are NOT PERMITTED to wander through the audition hallways! Please determine a meeting time in
the lobby or cafeteria or connect with them via cell phone.
WARM-UP ROOMS:
x Proceed to the warm-up room.
FINAL ROOMS:
x Final Rooms will proceed as indicated on the STUDENT AUDITION INFORMATION Sheet.
Please consider the following: What if…?
x You wish to repeat a low, high or chromatic scale?
ƒ YOU must ask to replay the pitch and the judge will state, “Second and Final Time”. No judge
will initiate the repeat of any of the scales.
x You do not drop the proper octave?
ƒ If you realize your mistake after a few notes ask to repeat the scale. The judge will replay the
pitch and state “Second and Final Time”.
x You think you received a wrong pitch from a judge?
ƒ Ask the judge to replay the pitch and clarify the pitch he/she is playing. If you still have a
concern, ask the monitor to walk over and check that the judge is playing the proper pitch.
x You sing a nine-note ascending chromatic scale?
ƒ It’s wrong and the scoring will reflect that lack of preparation.
x You lose your concentration in the solo?
ƒ You may ask and the judge will replay the starting pitch and state, “Second and Final Time”.
You should be PREPARED for these auditions!
x You lose your concentration in the Silver Swan?
ƒ There are no second chances. You must try and recover at the next phrase.
x Sopranos and Altos – As your audition takes place in THREE rooms, you can proceed to any part of your audition
which has a shorter line. Tenors and Basses – Your audition takes place in TWO rooms.
TONAL MEMORY:
x Tonal Memory exercises are four measures long and are pre-recorded on a CD. When you enter the Tonal Memory
room you will be directed to a music stand upon which will be a Tonal Memory Exercise sheet. The Room
Chairperson will indicate which exercise you will hear. You will hear the exercise twice and then you must sing it
back on the syllable “LA” or Solfege. You will NOT hear the starting pitch again. BEGIN SINGING AS SOON
AS THE SECOND EXERCISE HAS FINISHED!
x YOU MUST SING EVERY BEAT OF EVERY MEASURE in order to receive the best score possible!
x Tonal Memory exercises will start and end on the SAME PITCH.
x Scoring:
ƒ 4 measures perfect = 1 x 3 judges = Tonal Memory Score of 3….added to your Final Room scores
ƒ 3 measures perfect = 2 x 3 judges = Tonal Memory Score of 6….added to your Final Room scores
ƒ 2 measures perfect = 3 x 3 judges = Tonal Memory Score of 9….added to your Final Room scores
ƒ 1 measures perfect = 4 x 3 judges = Tonal Memory Score of 12…added to your Final Room scores
ƒ 0 measures perfect = 5 x 3 judges = Tonal Memory Score of 15…added to your Final Room scores
VOICE PARTS:
x YOU MAY NOT CHANGE VOICE PARTS ON THE DAY OF AUDITIONS! If there is a question about the
voice part on your registration card, you may ask to see your application at the registration table. The voice part
circled on the application form, supported by your signature and the signature of your parents, Director and
Principal, is the voice part for the audition.
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 NEW JERSEY ALL-STATE CHORUS STUDENT APPLICATION
Incomplete applications will be returned and considered late if not returned by the application deadline.
PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY
CURRENT
LAST NAME_______________________________FIRST NAME________________________________GRADE
HEIGHT
STREET ADDRESS __________________________________TOWN______________________ZIP___________IN INCHES

HOME ( )__________________________ CELL ( ) ___________________ MALE________ FEMALE__________

EMAIL (PRINT CLEARLY) _____________________________________________________________________________________

Woodstown High School

SCHOOL ___________________________________________________________________________________________________

VOICE PART SI SII AI AII TI TII BI BII NORTH - March 29, 2008 SOUTH – April 5, 2008
(Please CIRCLE your voice part and your audition date)

PARENT/LEGAL GUARDIAN ENDORSEMENT – SIGNATURES REQUIRED

As the parent or legal guardian of the student named above, I declare that I have read the endorsement, which my child has signed, and I give
permission for him/her to audition to become a member of the 2008 NJ All-State Chorus. I promise to assist my child in fulfilling All-State
obligations and in meeting any expenses necessary for rehearsals and concerts. I understand it is the policy of NJMEA that if an All-State student
is incapacitated in any way that requires additional assistance; it will be the responsibility of the All-State student's parent/guardian/school to
provide the necessary help at all rehearsals, meals, concerts, etc. The provided chaperone will be housed with the student and will be charged the
regular student housing fee.

PARENT/LEGAL GUARDIAN_______________________________________________________DATE_______________________

SCHOOL ENDORSEMENTS – SIGNATURES REQUIRED

We recommend the above named student for participation in the 2008 NJ All-State Chorus. The student is a qualified candidate and is presently
enrolled in the grade level and school indicated on their application. We understand that the music teacher sponsoring the student is to be a paid
member of the Music Educators National Conference (MENC) and will be present at the auditions for their stated ensemble. All initial auditions
could run until 5:00 PM and teacher’s/sponsors are expected to remain until their particular audition assignment has been completed.

We will review this application to ensure that all parts are complete and accurate. This application will be mailed to the audition chairperson
postmarked by the application deadline. LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. If the above named student is accepted, we will
ensure that the student is prepared and adheres to the rules and regulations set forth by the NJMEA.

HS PRINCIPAL__________________________________________________________________DATE_______________________

HS MUSIC TEACHER_____________________________________________________________DATE_______________________

MANDATORY DIRECTOR INFORMATION: Applications will be returned if not completed as requested. Your contact information is important
to us and is for NJMEA audition use only! Please send this application, (Complete BOTH SIDES), with the AUDITION FEE of $20.00 PER
APPLICATION. Check made payable to NJMEA. NO SCHOOL PURCHASE ORDERS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

Mr. Kahlil Gunther

HS MUSIC TEACHER_______________________________________________SCHOOL ( 856 769-0144
) _________________________
769-3540 237-3087
HOME ( 856 ) _____________________________________________________CELL ( 856 ) _________________________
gunther.k@woodstown.org please use this email
SCHOOL EMAIL _____________________________________________________________________________________________
(Please indicate which email you will check for confirmation of materials received)
kahlil@aeosus.com
PERSONAL EMAIL __________________________________________________________________________________________
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IN RETURN FOR THE PRIVILEGE OF PARTICIPATING IN AN NJMEA SPONSORED NJ ALL-STATE ENSEMBLE, I AGREE
TO THE FOLLOWING:

1. I, ___________________________________________________ agree to accept the decision of the judges and

conductors as binding. If selected, I will accept membership in the 2008 NJ All-State Chorus for which I have
auditioned. I understand that membership in this organization may be terminated by the endorsers of my application
if I fail to comply with the rules set forth or if I fail to learn my music.
2. I understand that All-State Mixed Chorus members are expected to attend all rehearsals during June, September and
October. All-State Women’s Chorus rehearsals continue until February. One absence will result in testing at the
following rehearsal. An absence is defined as missing any scheduled rehearsal or any part thereof. I further
understand that all activities involving performance weekends, Atlantic City, the NJPAC Concert and the February
NJMEA Conference, including registration sign-in and all rehearsals, must be attended in their entirety. I understand
that it is not possible for me to be a member of the All-State Chorus and participate in fall activities, including
Conference/NJSIAA tournament games that may take place before/during the completion of my All-State obligations.
Failure to fulfill my All-State obligations will result in disqualification from any All-State Performing Ensemble for
the period of one year, up to and including the applicable event. I also understand that the manager, with approval of
the All-State Procedures Committee, will resolve all serious conflicts and/or questionable circumstances not
specifically covered by the above.
3. I understand the rehearsal and concert schedule to be as follows:
MIXED CHORUS
ƒ Saturday June 7, 2008 8:30am – 12 Noon MONROE TWP HS
ƒ Saturday September 13, 2008 8:30am – 12 Noon EAST BRUNSWICK HS
ƒ Saturday September 27, 2008 8:30am – 12 Noon EDISON HS
ƒ Saturday October 11, 2008 8:30am – 12 Noon EDISON HS
ƒ Saturday November 1, 2008 8:30am – 12 Noon EDISON HS
x ATLANTIC CITY
o Wednesday November 5, 2008
ƒ Check-In by 5:30 p.m.
WOMEN’S CHORUS
ƒ Saturday September 13, 2008 8:30am – 12 Noon EAST BRUNSWICK HS
ƒ Saturday October 11, 2008 8:30am – 12 Noon EDISON HS
ƒ Saturday November 1, 2008 8:30am – 12 Noon EDISON HS
ƒ Sunday February 8, 2009 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. TBA
x EAST BRUNSWICK HILTON
o Thursday February 19, 2009 Check-In 4:00 p.m.
o Saturday February 21, 2009 CONCERT

4. I will respect the property of others, will act professionally, and will treat all members of the ensemble with respect.
5. I will learn all the music to the best of my ability. Chorus members agree to memorize all music.
6. I will cooperate fully with managers, counselors, and all other administrative officials of the NJ All-State Chorus and
the New Jersey Music Educators Association (NJMEA).
7. I will assume all responsibility for my music, folder, performance apparel, luggage and other belongings at the sites of
all rehearsals and concerts.
8. I will neither use nor have in my possession, at any time, alcoholic beverages, illegal drugs or weapons of any kind.
9. I acknowledge that I can only be a member of one of the following All-State ensembles at the same time: Chorus,
Orchestra, Jazz Ensemble or Vocal Jazz Ensemble. Women’s Chorus members may not be a member of the All-State
Band.
10. I understand that a total evaluation of my All-State experience is used to determine any recommendation for the
Governors Award, All-Eastern and/or National High School Honors Ensembles. In addition to my placement in the
All-State ensemble, such factors as behavior, promptness and preparedness for rehearsals will also be considered. I
understand the All-State Administrative personnel with the approval of the All-State Procedures Committee(s) will
make these recommendations.
11. I understand I will be housed as required, for the rehearsal/concerts dates stated, by the NJMEA staff and may not
commute or stay in accommodations other than those provided by the NJMEA during that time.
12. I will adhere to all dates concerning fees/forms or any other deadlines requested for my participation.
13. I understand that all housing and participation fees are due prior to the first rehearsal in June and are 100% non-
refundable. The fee due date will appear in the acceptance letter which will arrive after the auditions.
14. I understand that All-State members are required to comply with all of the obligations set forth above. Non-
compliance with any provision contained herein shall constitute a breach of this Agreement and shall serve as the
basis of the participant's immediate termination and exclusion from all performances.
15. I further understand that as an All-State member, I must remain an active member in good standing with the school
ensemble that corresponds to my All-State ensemble throughout my entire All-State experience.

STUDENT SIGNATURE________________________________________________DATE_____________________
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Home
From North Jersey

Take the NJ Turnpike South to Exit 7. After exiting the

turnpike, proceed South on Route 206 approximately 2.3
miles and just after passing Agway on your right, make a left
turn onto Mansfield Road East. The school will be on the left
side of Mansfield Road.

From Pennsylvania

Take the Pennsylvania Turnpike to the New Jersey

Turnpike. Head North to Exit 7. After exiting turnpike,
proceed south on Route 206 approximately 2.3 miles and just
after passing Agway on your right, make left onto Mansfield
Road East. The school will be on your left.

From South Jersey:

Via 206
Proceed North on Route 206. Approximately 2.5 miles
after passing Columbus Farmer's Market (on your left) make
a right hand turn onto Mansfield Road East (if you pass an
Agway store on your left, you have missed the turn). After
traveling down Mansfield Road East, the school will be on
your left.

Via 295
Proceed North on Route 295 and take Exit 52 Columbus.
Proceed east on County Route 656. After passing straight
through the first stoplight, County Route656 changes into
County Route 543. Continue on 543. After traveling
approximately 2.4 miles from Exit 52 you will reach the traffic
light in the center of Columbus. Turn left at the light onto
New York Avenue, which will intersect Route 206. Stay on
Route 206 North. Approximately 1.3 miles after the traffic
light, just past mile marker 32, make a right turn onto
Mansfield Road East (if you pass an Agway on your left, you
have missed the turn). After traveling down Mansfield Road
East, the school will be on your left.

Via the NJ Turnpike

Take the NJ Turnpike north to Exit 7. After exiting the
turnpike, proceed south on Route 206 approximately 2.3
miles and just after passing Agway on your right, make left
turn onto Mansfield Road East. The school will be on your
left.