National Children's Chorus Needs Girls and Boys

Boys and girls aged 10-17 years old are invited to audition for the National Children’s Chorus. Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. Additional info: In the Senior Division of the Austin Chapter, students ages 10-17 refine their skills to a superlative standard and perform in their own concert series at various venues locally, around the United States, and internationally. Students participate in an exciting array of performances, presenting world premieres and collaborating with an exceptional roster of professional artists, with weekly in-person rehearsals on Sunday afternoons in Northwest Hills. Students in the Senior Division also have the exclusive opportunity to travel abroad in an international tour each summer, and take part in the annual National Youth Opera Academy in August. The Senior Division audition will consist of the following elements: -1-on-1 Vocal Assessment with an NCC Conductor on Zoom -Vocal exercises (repeat short scales given by the conductor to evaluate vocal development and range) -Pitch matching (repeat pitches given by the conductor to evaluate intonation) -Solo Piece—a song of the applicant's choosing that best shows the student's vocal and expressive capability. The piece must be sung a cappella, however a starting pitch may be requested. -Suggested pieces include "Caro Mio Ben" or "The Star-Spangled Banner". -Separate parent phone call with a member of the NCC team to answer questions and review membership details Please note: A participation fee is applied. If interested, please apply.