The Vocal Academy at Boynton Beach Community High School allows students to develop a proper vocal technique and an understanding of vocal mechanism. Students will also learn musical notation, sight singing and appreciation of many genres of music through the study and performance of vocal literature. Students will also learn musical theory, arrangement, vocal and performance techniques, musical notation, sight –reading, structure & discipline. They will experience feelings of accomplishment and success like no other through creative expression, self- respect, peer collaboration and coordination, most of all, an appreciation for others' talent. 

Wednesday, February 26, 2025
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
BBCHS Auditorium

BBCHS Vocal Audition Guidelines

Part One: Perform Prepared Solo

Applicants will perform a prepared solo* chosen from standard music literature available through any middle or high school music department. The solo repertoire should showcase the student’s technical ability and well-produced tone at the highest level with which the applicant is comfortable. Selection must be memorized. A pre-recorded accompaniment CD is expected; no live accompaniment will be allowed.

Evaluation will be based on:

• Tone quality
• Technique (posture, breath management, legato style)
• Pitch and rhythmic accuracy
• Intonation
• Diction (pure vowels, clear consonants, authentic diction)
• Expressiveness (dynamics, phrasing, tempo)
• Musical effect (6 elements: artistry, stage presence, appearance, emotion, memorization, choice of literature)

*NOTE REGARDING SOLO SELECTION*
Applicants may choose any song they wish for their solo. However, recommended selections appear in: Folk Songs for Solo Singers, Vol. I & II, Jay Althouse, Alfred Publishing Company.

Part Two: Sing a Familiar Song

Applicant will sing a familiar song (e.g. “Happy Birthday.”) Applicant will also sing tones back from chords played on the piano.

Evaluation will be based on:

• Aural memory (accuracy of pitch, range accessibility)

Part Three: Sing a Series of Notes 

Applicants will sing back a series of notes from short melodies played on the piano. Five examples of progressive difficulty will be given.

Evaluation will be based on:

• Aural memory, accuracy, and intonation

Part Four: Sight - Read

Applicants will sight-read several measures after 20 – 30 seconds of visual study.

Evaluation will be based on:

• Accurate performance of each measure

Part Five: Interview

Applicants will participate in an interview.

Evaluation will be based on:

• Motivation and communication skills are demonstrated through participation in musical events, musical achievements, eagerness to learn and try new concepts, an ability to communicate in an articulate manner with poise.