NCMEA Honors Chorus Preparation Clinic — High School and Middle School
East Carolina University
School of Music
Saturday, September 16, 2023
Hosted by the ECU Student Chapter of the American Choral Directors Association (ACDA)
General Information
The Honors Chorus Preparation Clinic is for high school AND middle school students interested in auditioning for NCMEA Honors Chorus. Members of the ECU choral and voice faculty will offer valuable insight in how best to prepare and polish the selected repertoire for the audition. Additionally, students will be given practical techniques for practicing sight-singing and general tips for auditioning one’s best. The workshop will conclude with students singing mock auditions for the faculty in quartets and octets. This year’s event will take place on Saturday, September 16, 2023, at the A.J. Fletcher Music Center on the campus of ECU.
High School Schedule and Music
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1:30-2:00 | Registration / Check-in | A.J. Fletcher Music Center Foyer |
| 2:00-2:15 | Warm-up | B136 |
| 2:15-2:55 | Sight singing: strategies and exercises | B136 |
| 3:00-3:50 | Breakout sectionals: vocal techniques and coaching | Soprano-B136; Alto-B110; Tenor-B110; Bass-Recital Hall |
| 3:50-4:00 | Break | |
| 4:00-4:40 | Full choir rehearsal | B136 |
| 4:40-5:30 | Mock auditions / Final Q&A | B136 |
Students must arrive at the Preparation Clinic with a pencil and a copy of the piece
“Nox” by Elaine Hagenberg (Elaine Hagenberg Music: EH1013 – JW Pepper # 11397313).
Middle School Schedule and Music
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 8:30-9:00 | Registration / Check-in | A.J. Fletcher Music Center Foyer |
| 9:00-9:25 | Group introductions & warm-up | B136 |
| 9:25-9:55 | Sight singing: strategies & exercises | B136 |
| 10:00-10:50 | Breakout sectionals: vocal techniques and coaching | Sop/Ten-B110; Alt/Bass-B136 |
| 10:50-11:00 | Break | |
| 11:00-11:40 | Full choir rehearsal | B136 |
| 11:50-12:30 | Mock auditions / Final Q&A | B136 |
Students must arrive at the Preparation Clinic with a pencil and a copy of the piece
“Come, You Who Are Filled” by Gwen Hall (Hinshaw Music: JW Pepper # 08764592).
Registration
The registration fee of $10 per student will be collected at check-in on Saturday, September 16. Students/Parents/Teachers may pay by cash, check or Venmo. All checks must be payable to “Student ACDA Chapter – ECU.” If paying by Venmo, the account name is @acdaecu.