VERMONT MUSIC EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION - the Stowe School ...

6. If a school has incomplete quartets that require substitute singers, allow
the school to practice once with the substitute singer(s) once before
they are adjudicated.
7. The audition piece may be sung either 1/2 step higher or 1/2 step lower
than the original key.
8. If a school has incomplete quartets, the adjudicator may be asked to sing
the missing part if they are judging that part. If you do not feel that you
can do this, let the Festival Co-Director (Bill Prue) know so that students
will be ready to fill in.
9. Write constructive comments to each singer that will help them to
interpret their score and improve.
10. Keep auditions moving, and try to stay on time as much as possible.
11. Total the score, double check and sign each form before submitting.
12. Ties are acceptable for vocal auditions.
13. If there is an overflow room for Sopranos and Altos, ALL judges should
meet / do a few auditions together in order to calibrate between rooms.
HS FESTIVAL FEES
High School Audition Fee: None
High School Festival Participation Fee: $20.00 per student (due March 15)
2 tickets will be given to each student to sell to defray festival costs.
Checks should be made payable to the Newport Rotary Club.
District II Handbook 2012-2013
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