Welcome to the All-County Page!
We're so glad you're here! Auditions can often be pretty nerve-wracking, but remember that more than anything else, it's just a check-in with your voice and musicianship to see where you are at this point. Below, you'll find some info about the All-County Chorus auditions: What you can expect, what you'll need to prepare, and rehearsal/performance dates! It's very important that you pay attention to directions and that you ask questions when you don't understand something.
To start with, read through the information below, confirm you're available for the dates & times below, then fill out the registration form at the bottom of this page. In order to audition, you must register before September 18 at 11:59pm in order to audition. There are no exceptions.
To start with, read through the information below, confirm you're available for the dates & times below, then fill out the registration form at the bottom of this page. In order to audition, you must register before September 18 at 11:59pm in order to audition. There are no exceptions.
WHAT IS ALL COUNTY?
The All County High School Chorus is led by a guest conductor of strong reputation and is composed of auditioned singers who are just as excited and dedicated to choir as you from all over the county! Though you are invited to audition for this high-caliber group, this does not guarantee acceptance, including those students who have been accepted in prior years.
SCHEDULE REQUIREMENTS & OTHER EXPECTATIONS
Requirements for participation in All County Chorus are as listed:
• Anne Arundel County Public Schools student
• Members in good standing of the Chorus class (affirmed by specific music teacher)
• Attend in-person auditions and all rehearsals in their entirety (no exceptions)*
• All Google forms completed and submitted on time
*See schedule details under "Important Dates".
• Anne Arundel County Public Schools student
• Members in good standing of the Chorus class (affirmed by specific music teacher)
• Attend in-person auditions and all rehearsals in their entirety (no exceptions)*
• All Google forms completed and submitted on time
*See schedule details under "Important Dates".
IMPORTANT DATES
By auditioning, you agree to be present and prepared at all rehearsals & performances, which take place on the following dates. Students & their families are responsible for organizing transportation to and from all events.
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AUDITION REGISTRATION INFORMATION & MATERIALS
To be eligible to audition, you must register before the Sept. 18 deadline. When the registration form is sent out, a link will be made available here.
AUDITION TIPS
- Sight-Reading (Rhythmic & Melodic)
- Complete a short pitch-matching exercise
- Sing Irish Folksong from memory and without accompaniment
- Click here for Irish Folksong practice materials
AUDITION TIPS
- Be prepared! If something says to be memorized, it should be fully and consistently memorized! Practice all the skills you'll need to show off in your audition, and do mock-auditions in front of friends & family so you can feel the nerves & excitedness of auditioning in front of a live person.
- Practice your weaknesses, not your strengths. If you need a break from the difficult stuff, of course feel free to practice the things you're good at--any practice is better than none--but the goal of practicing, especially for an audition, is to improve your perceived weaknesses. In many cases, that tends to be in sight-reading, so don't shy away from that!