Auditions for all choirs will be held at lunch (everyday) and after school (Tuesdays and Thursdays) from April 29th-May10th. Contact Mrs. Pi at kpi@hartdistrict.org to schedule an audition time or with any questions, or visit the choir room (E503) at lunch for more info.
If you plan on joining choir, please add “Chorus Alto/Soprano” to your schedule when registering, and it will be adjusted later based on your audition results.
Audition requirements include singing 30 seconds of a song, a cappella (no track), memorized. Choose a song you know well and can sing confidently. You will also sing back some melodies by memory for Mrs. Pi and, only if you feel comfortable, sight-sing. You may be called back for an advanced choir. You do not need to prepare anything in advance for callbacks.
Callbacks take place as follows:
Show Choir- Wednesday, May 22nd from 3pm-5:30pm *This will be a dance-only audition (no singing). Please wear comfortable clothes, dance-able shoes, and bring water. The first hour will be spent learning brief choreography and the rest of the time will be used for the audition (dancing the choreography in small groups). You do not need to prepare anything in advance.
Jazz Choir– Thursday, May 23rd from 3pm-5:30pm *The first hour will be spent learning a short section of a jazz choir song. The rest of the time will be spent singing the song in the jazz choir (12-16 students) on microphones. You do not need to prepare anything in advance.
Concert Choir- Friday, May 24th from 3pm-5:30pm *The first hour will be spent learning a short carol. The rest of the time will be spent singing the carol ONE ON A PART in 4 part harmony with 3 other singers. You do not need to prepare anything in advance.
Check out more about the various choirs by viewing the descriptions below, or under the “choir” tab and see what might be the best fit for you!
CHORUS ALTO/SOPRANO A/B (Treble Choir)
Anyone can register for Treble Choir, an audition will follow for voice part placement. Fulfills the fine arts requirement for graduation as well as the UC/CSU Fine arts requirement.
This is an introductory choral class for treble voices (unchanged, or alto and soprano voices) and the entry level choir class. Students must audition for the director for adequate vocal placement. Students may enter the class at the beginning of the school year or at the semester. Music of various genres, languages and periods in history will be performed. Emphasis is on vocal development and style with focus on proper vocal production, breathing and posture. Music theory and musicianship will be included in the curriculum, but previous knowledge is not required. Students perform classical repertoire as well as pop music and modern art songs. Students perform at concerts, festivals and in the community.
CONCERT CHOIR A/B
Previous choral/music experience suggested, but not required, and an audition by the Director. Fulfills the fine arts requirement for graduation as well as the UC/CSU Fine arts requirement.
This is Saugus’s most advanced and highly competitive vocal ensemble. Advanced music is performed by this group, both accompanied and a cappella. Students will sing various genres, languages and periods in history with particular focus on classical choral music. Students perform extensively throughout the year at festivals, concerts and in the community. Advanced music theory and musicianship will be covered in this class. Previous music experience is desired, but not required. Students in this course tour in the spring. This is a year-long course.
SHOW CHOIR
Prerequisite: A singing and dancing audition is required. This is a year-long course. Fulfills the fine arts requirement, UC/CSU Fine arts requirement, and 9-12 can earn P.E. credit.
This choir is a performing group where students will learn the basics of show choir presentation, which includes ear-training, correct vocal production and dance skills. Previous singing and dance experience is desired, but not necessary. This class competes at several competitions in the spring. In the spring there are weekly after school rehearsals and occasional weekend practices.
ADVANCED JAZZ ENSEMBLE
Prerequisite: An audition is required. It is suggested & preferred that students in Jazz Choir are also enrolled in another choir or have taken a choir class at Saugus before, but it is not required. Fulfills the fine arts requirement for graduation as well as the UC/CSU Fine arts requirement.
This is an advanced vocal ensemble. Music for this group will focus on Jazz styles from Dixieland to the Modern Era, as well as pop acapella. Students will perform at festivals and concerts in the Fall and Spring. Students all sing on microphones in a smaller vocal ensemble setting. Advanced jazz music theory and musicianship will be covered in this class. Previous choral or music experience is desired for this course, but not required. This is a year-long course.
Saugus Choirs 