All-District Chorus provides students of outstanding talent and musical skill an opportunity to sing together in a fine choral group directed by an outstanding guest choral conductor. Generally, this event is scheduled during the second weekend in February. Any student enrolled in a 6-8th grade choral/vocal music performance organization as recognized by the school division (performance-based ensemble within the school curriculum), and who is recommended by the director of that organization, is eligible to audition for All-District Chorus.
Audition includes: My Country Tis of Thee (accompanied) and major scale (unaccompanied)
Soprano - Key of Eb
Alto - Key of C
Tenor - Key of F
Bass - Key of C
Sightreading
8 measures Do to Sol
Quarter notes and rests, Half notes and rests, Whole note
Students will be given I,IV,V,I and then Do
30 seconds to look over sightreading - can sing, clap, solfege out loud
2019-2020 Middle School District Audition date: November 1-2, 2019 Site host: Jennifer Morris, Albemarle HS Chair: Janelle Ellis, Jouett MS
District Chorus is held each year on the 2nd Friday and Saturday in February. District Chorus 2020: February 7-8
Middle School Chairs: Christopher Badgett High School Chair: Will Nichols, STAB Site host: Horace Scruggs, Fluvanna County HS