Current Opportunities

Choralier Auditions for 26-27

Audition Requirements

Students wishing to be considered for Choraliers will be adjudicated on the following criteria:

Singing (32 bar selection) x1
Sightreading (both rhythmic and melodic) and Aura Skill Assessment x2
Singing with the group to determine blend, balance, and tone x1
2 Letters of Reference x1

Singing

The students will sing their 32 bar song on Wednesday, Jan 21, 2026 3:30 PM which will be videotaped. The videotapes will then go to five expert choral teachers who will assess the singing using a rubric (example included). There will be a sign-up genius for you to register for an audition time.

Sightreading

Students will read a rhythm and melody which will be videotaped. Dr. Younse will assess this performance using a rubric.

Aural Skills

Students will sing various melodic patterns after hearing them played on the piano. This audition will be videotaped. Dr. Younse will assess this performance using a rubric.

Blending/Group Singing

Applicants will each sing a short excerpt with members of the current Choraliers. This audition will be taped. This will be assessed by Dr. Younse using a rubric. January 26, 2026 7:30-8:30.

References

You need to ask 2 adults who know your maturity and level of skill as a student to complete the reference form. I must have the names and email addresses for each reference by January 9.

Scoring

Singing- adjudicators will watch each 32 bar song and complete the Singing Rubric which is part of a Google Form. The 5 adjudicator scores will be added to form the final Singing Score.

Sightreading/Aural Skills/Blending- Dr. Younse will score each of these criterion using a separate rubric. There will be a Sightreading Score, an Aural Skills score, and Blending score.

Final Score

The final score for each applicant will consist of the composite singing score total x1, Sightreading score x2, Aural Skills score X2, Blending Score x1, Reference x1 (2 references). These seven scores will be added to identify the singer’s final score.

Selection

Dr. Younse will run the final scores by section (S,A,T,B) and determine the ranking for each. The highest score(s) in SA and TB will be chosen.

Application Form (Due January 9 at 5 PM)

Rubrics Used to Score Your Auditions (For Your Information)

Sample Choralier Contract

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Sample Choralier Contract

World For Christmas

Print a copy of the score and then use the recordings to learn your part. This is the song you will sing with the existing Choraliers.

Part Recordings

Sign Up for an Audition Time

Sign Up for Choralier Auditions 26/27Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Thank you!

New York Trip for Bass, Concert, and Treble Choirs

February 28, 2026

Tour includes:

Round trip transportation via deluxe motorcoach from school
Bus driver's gratuity
Radio City Music Hall Tour Experience
Lunch at Hard Rock Cafe
Tickets to see Maybe Happy Ending at the Belasco Theatre

Tour Cost:

$289.00 per person based on 40 participants (registration for the trip is on a first come, first served basis for the first 40 students who register and make the intial $150 deposit).

Payment Plan:

**$150.00 per person deposit due: January 16, 2026

Balance due: February 1, 2026

** Note: $100.00 non-refundable booking fee included in initial deposit.

Note: Booking fee will be applied to trip cost.

Cancellation Policy:

Individual participants canceling 15 or more days prior to departure will be assessed the $100.00 non-refundable booking fee plus any non-refundable payments forwarded on their behalf. Any participant canceling 14 days or less prior to departure will receive no refund. Cancellations must be ma de in writing via fax or email to insure application of refund.

Additionally, please note that individual cancellations may have the effect of increasing transportation surcharges assessed to the group. Such cancellations will also affect the rate of other occupants of the assigned room and will decrease the complimentary chaperone credit.

Card fees are non-refundable after registration

$150.00 non-refundable as of Jan. 15

$205.00 non-refundable as of Feb. 1

$289.00 non-refundable as of Feb. 14

Information:

Radio City Music Hall Information (Click here)

Maybe Happy Ending (Click Here)

Registration:

Click Here to register and make payments

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