Deerfield Show Choir: Join the fun!
Spring 2019 Audition Materials
Open House Concert: Tuesday April 30th
Tuesday, April 30th, Shepard Middle School, 6:30 p.m.
All interested 5th, 6th, and 7th grade students and families are welcome! You will see both groups perform, and learn all about show choir in Deerfield.
Audition Forms - Please fill out based on the deadlines below.
- Deerfield Show Choirs Sign Up Form (deadline May 16)
- Deerfield Show Choirs Commitment, Permissions & Waiver Form (deadline July 1)
Dance Clinics (learn the audition dance)
All auditioning show choir students must come to at least one dance clinic unless prior arrangements are made with Ms. Wells. We will post and send out instructions and videos for home practice.
Dance Clinic Dates and Times:
- Thursday, May 16, 3:30-4:45 pm, Caruso Auditorium
- Friday, May 17, 3:30-4:45 pm, Shepard Lunch Room
(5th grade students, arrive as you are able to make it over; the clinic will officially begin at 3:45)
Audition Prep & Instructions
What to prepare:
Sing a Song
Sing a Song
- Choose one of the songs below (links to audio and lyrics provided)
- You may sing with the instrumental track or without music (a cappella)
- You may also choose your own song, but you will sing this without any music in the background (a cappella)
- Memorizing your song (about a 1 minute excerpt) is highly recommended.
- Come to one of the audition clinics to learn a short dance from the 8th grade leaders (times below, you are welcome to come to more than one).
- Practice the dance on your own or with friends before the audition.
- You will be dancing in a group for your audition, not by yourself.
Audition instructions and songs:
All audition dance materials will be published here:
Event Information
Show Choir Auditions DAY 1 @CMS
- Meet in the hallway near the auditorium.
- Check in begins at 3:15 pm; auditions will begin as soon as enough groups form.
- Students are free to leave after their audition and should arrange transportation.
- If you need to audition in one of the first groups, let us know.
- Students, please prepare ~1 min of a song on the audition page of the Deerfield Show Choirs Website or bring a song of your own. You will sing by yourself in a small group for Ms. Wells and 1-2 outside teachers who will be evaluators. You will perform the audition dance 2-3 times ONLY in a group, never alone.
When?
Monday, May 20, 2019, 03:30 PM
Where?
Caruso Jr High School, Montgomery Road, Deerfield, IL, USA
Event Information
Show Choir Auditions Day 2 @ SMS
- Meet in the SMS Lunchroom (front of the school).
- Check in begins at 3:30 pm; auditions will begin as soon as enough groups form.
- Students are free to leave after their audition and should arrange transportation.
- If you need to audition in one of the first groups, let us know.
When?
Wednesday, May 22, 2019, 03:30 PM
Where?
Alan B Shepard Jr High School, Grove Avenue, Deerfield, IL, USA
Event Information
Show Choir Auditions Day 3 @ CMS
- Meet in the hallway near the auditorium.
- Check in begins at 3:30 pm; auditions will begin as soon as enough groups form.
- Get here when you can, 5th grade students! You will form groups with 8th grade leaders. You will have plenty of time to settle in and practice your song and dance.
- Students are free to leave after their audition and should arrange transportation.
- If you need to audition in one of the first groups, let us know.
When?
Thursday, May 23, 2019, 03:30 PM
Where?
Alan B Shepard Middle School, Grove Avenue, Deerfield, IL, USA
Event Information
Show Choir Spring Celebration
All new, current, and graduating members of Pizazz and Charisma are invited to attend with parents and families. The event runs 6:30-8:00 pm in the auditorium of Caruso. We have special traditions to say goodbye to our 8th grade students and to welcome our new students to our groups! All current and new members and families should plan to attend.
When?
Monday, Jun 3, 2019, 06:30 PM
Where?
Caruso Jr High School, Montgomery Road, Deerfield, IL, USA
Contact Ms. Wells
Please reach out via email if you have any questions, that is the best way to contact me during concert season! I would be happy to help.
Email: cwells@dps109.org
Website: www.deerfieldshowchoirs.weebly.com
Location: Alan B Shepard Jr High School, Grove Avenue, Deerfield, IL, USA
Phone: 8479480620
Twitter: @musicteacher123