To prepare for your audition:
All students must audition to earn a spot in Descant, even those who were members of Music In Motion for the 2020-2021 school year. Show your dedication by practicing the following in preparation for your audition the week of September 13, 2021:
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Listen to the Music
Please learn the song through the first chorus, both the melody and either the top or bottom harmony part of the chorus.
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Song with melody & harmony parts:
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Song with only the harmony parts sung:
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Sing a Major Scale with Solfeggi and Hand Signs
Use these samples to learn to sing a major scale with "Do Re Mi" & the hand signs.
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Name Your Notes
Be able to name the notes of the treble clef staff. Use the videos below to help you.
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Know Your Rhythms
Be able to speak and clap any of the following rhythms:
ta ta ti-ti ta
ta ti-ti ta - a
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ta ta - a ti-ti
ta ta ta ta
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ti-ti ta ti-ti ta
ti-ti ti-ti ta ta
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ta - a ti-ti ta
ti-ti ta - a ta
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Practice!!! Auditions will be the week of September 13, 2021