South High School Voice Placements 2018 2019 - Grosse Pointe - GROSSE POINTE SOUTH CHOIR
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Grosse Pointe South High School Voice Placements 2018 - 2019
Also Available Online at: GPSouthChoir.org
Voice Placements 2019 - 2020
Below you will find audition information and required material. Please address any additional
questions to Mr. Pratt at
christopher.pratt@gpschools.org
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 25th, 2019 for placement into one of the choirs at South High School. This
means any current GPSHS choir member signed-up for a choir on their 2019-2020 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, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday/Sunday,
March 26 March 27 March 28 March 29 March 30/31
Event HS & MS HS & MS Private Spring 2019-2020 Choirs
Voice Voice School Break Posted on Choir
Placements Placements Students Website
Time HS: During HS: During During
School Class Class Time
MS: @ MS: @ Private
Brownell Pierce school in
3:30 – 4:15 3:30 – 4:00 Choir Room
Location Brownell South HS Pierce MS www.GPSouthChoir.org
MS Choir Choir Room Choir Room
Room
If you have a conflict with the voice placement date given and cannot attend one of the placement
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 www.GPSouthChoir.org
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 www.GPSouthChoir.org 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
christopher.pratt@gpschools.org
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, www.gpschools.org
• That’s Entertainment, Monday, August 19th – 24th. You can register online starting June 1st at
www.GPSouthChoir.org
Recommended Workshops:• Macomb Summer Workshop, July 28th – August 3rd. You can register at:
http://www.macombcenter.com/education-enrichment/summer-workshops/show-choir.html
• 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:
Intonation 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Breath 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Tone Quality 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Projection 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Facial 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Diction 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Subtotal: ___________
Dance Placement:
Facial/Energy 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Accuracy 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Body Position 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Basic Rhythm 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Subtotal: ___________
Grade Check: Eligible Ineligible
*Note that the work ethic, grade check, and teacher recommendation are very important in our
consideration of students for competitive choirs.
Recommended Choir:
PS TB SS SoS CVVoice Placement Information Sheet
This form must be completed and brought with you to your voice placement; please print clearly.
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
Please list your private voice teacher(s):______________________________________________
Please make sure you have reviewed all the information and sign below that you understand the
audition process and expectations outlined in this packet:
Parent Signature:_______________________ Student Signature:_______________________You can also read
