Chamber Singers Audition Requirements:
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Please prepare the first verse of "My Country Tis Of Thee" in the alto/bass or soprano/tenor key (whichever is most comfortable). You will also be asked to sight-read a four-measure exercise. Your ranged will be tested as well.
A Cappella Groups Audition Requirements:
Please prepare a verse and chorus of a contemporary pop song that shows off your voice. You will also be asked to sight-read a short excerpt from an a cappella arrangement. Your range and pitch matching ability will tested as well.
A Cappella Sound Engineer Position (assistant available for 2020-2021):
The A Cappella Sound Engineers are extremely dedicated members of the chorus program, responsible for the quality of sound produced through audio equipment for each of the choral groups. The primary job of the sound engineer is to facilitate, equalize, and balance the sound during live performance in order to achieve the best sound for each of the groups. To accomplish this with success, their responsibilities include — but are by no means limited to— acquainting themselves with the terminology of live sound, gaining technical expertise and learning which pieces of equipment are best for a particular purpose, setting up and adjusting equipment for their respective purposes, attending rehearsals and performances, running sound checks, maintaining organization of equipment.
The A Cappella Sound Engineer (and assistant) are placed in the academic class Falconize, and work independently, with Mr. Grover, and the members of Falconize to learn about and rehearse with sound equipment. The A Cappella Sound Engineers, if possible, assist with producing promotional and archival video for the a cappella ensembles. Work in class varies depending on the time of year. The A Cappella Sound Engineer is also permitted to learn the Mixed Chorus repertoire in class to perform it at the Winter and Spring Concerts at DHS.
The A Cappella Sound Engineer (and assistant) are placed in the academic class Falconize, and work independently, with Mr. Grover, and the members of Falconize to learn about and rehearse with sound equipment. The A Cappella Sound Engineers, if possible, assist with producing promotional and archival video for the a cappella ensembles. Work in class varies depending on the time of year. The A Cappella Sound Engineer is also permitted to learn the Mixed Chorus repertoire in class to perform it at the Winter and Spring Concerts at DHS.
A Cappella Business Manager Position (not available for 2020-2021):
Interview required with Mr. Grover. Please sign up for an audition time using the form above. Candidates for the Business Manager position are permitted to audition for the ensembles as well. It is also permitted to only interview for the business manager position, in which case you do not need to prepare any singing for your "audition" (you will only be interviewed). Business Manager candidates must be in grades 10-12, and be a current member of any of the choral ensembles at DHS. See the description below for more information.
The Business Manager is a support position for the Contemporary A Cappella Ensembles at DHS. They attend most events for the a cappella groups and sell merchandise (CDs, Apparel, Tickets, etc…) They are responsible for keeping the dry erase monthly calendar in the chorus room current with all the relevant school events. The position also has the capacity to serve as an assistant to Mr. Grover at certain a cappella events on and off campus in which the DHS groups are participating. Attendance at a cappella rehearsals is not mandatory for the Business Manager, but is necessary on occasion. The A Cappella Business manager has a permanent seat on the Chorus Executive Committee. Selection of the Business Manager is by the Choral Director during the audition process. One year experience and current membership in a DHS Choral Music ensemble is required, in addition to having strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
