District V Solo & Ensemble Auditions
Application: Click here
The purpose of Solo and Ensemble Performance Evaluation is:
There is no limit to the number of students each school may send to the Solo and Ensemble Event.
The Solo and Ensemble Performance Evaluation will take place on Saturday, October 26th at Johns Creek United Methodist Church.
Parents will be responsible for their child’s transportation to and from the audition. Audition times will be published as soon as they are available.
The cost to audition is $10. This fee must be paid (accompanied by the Solo and Ensemble Application) no later than Wednesday, September 4th, 2019. Checks should be made payable to AMMS. If you decide not to audition after September 4th, your money will not be refunded.
Students may perform the All State solo for this competition. Or, if students are in private voice lessons, they may perform a solo they are working on with their private teacher. Students must provide their own accompaniment at the audition, or work with Ms. Edwards to secure an accompanist. This could be an accompaniment CD, or a live accompanist. If students choose to perform the All State solo, Mrs. Edwards can provide an accompaniment CD for the audition – please ask ahead of time. If choosing to provide a CD accompaniment, the STUDENT MUST PROVIDE THE SPEAKER/CD PLAYER AS WELL.
Pop/Broadway/Country music is not appropriate for this evaluation experience.
Scores of all music performed, including the accompaniment part, must be furnished to each judge. Each score must have measures numbered. Photocopied scores may be used ONLY if a letter from the publisher or vendor is attached stating that the music is on order or is presently out of print. This letter must be dated at least 14 days prior to the first day of the event in question.
Performance attire: Performance appropriate attire – No jeans, torn clothing, sneakers, etc.
If you would like to audition for Solo and Ensemble Performance Evaluation this year, please complete the application and return it to Mrs. Edwards with your entry fee no later than Wednesday, September 4th.
The purpose of Solo and Ensemble Performance Evaluation is:
- To promote the development of musical knowledge as expressed in performance through evaluation, advice and suggestion;
- To raise the standards of musicianship, instrumentation, technical knowledge, and literature selection of performers.
There is no limit to the number of students each school may send to the Solo and Ensemble Event.
The Solo and Ensemble Performance Evaluation will take place on Saturday, October 26th at Johns Creek United Methodist Church.
Parents will be responsible for their child’s transportation to and from the audition. Audition times will be published as soon as they are available.
The cost to audition is $10. This fee must be paid (accompanied by the Solo and Ensemble Application) no later than Wednesday, September 4th, 2019. Checks should be made payable to AMMS. If you decide not to audition after September 4th, your money will not be refunded.
Students may perform the All State solo for this competition. Or, if students are in private voice lessons, they may perform a solo they are working on with their private teacher. Students must provide their own accompaniment at the audition, or work with Ms. Edwards to secure an accompanist. This could be an accompaniment CD, or a live accompanist. If students choose to perform the All State solo, Mrs. Edwards can provide an accompaniment CD for the audition – please ask ahead of time. If choosing to provide a CD accompaniment, the STUDENT MUST PROVIDE THE SPEAKER/CD PLAYER AS WELL.
Pop/Broadway/Country music is not appropriate for this evaluation experience.
Scores of all music performed, including the accompaniment part, must be furnished to each judge. Each score must have measures numbered. Photocopied scores may be used ONLY if a letter from the publisher or vendor is attached stating that the music is on order or is presently out of print. This letter must be dated at least 14 days prior to the first day of the event in question.
Performance attire: Performance appropriate attire – No jeans, torn clothing, sneakers, etc.
If you would like to audition for Solo and Ensemble Performance Evaluation this year, please complete the application and return it to Mrs. Edwards with your entry fee no later than Wednesday, September 4th.
