Vocal Music Requirements, Grades 3 - 7

Students will prepare two solo songs to perform.

Required Song:

Select one from the list of suggested prepared pieces. If you do not know know which or how to select, we recommend "My Country ‘Tis of Thee."

• All Through the Night  |  Accompaniment Recording

• Arirang  |  Accompaniment Recording

• De Colores  |  Accompaniment Recording

• My Country ‘Tis of Thee  |  Accompaniment Recording  |  Vocal Model

• Shenandoah  |  Accompaniment Recording

• Siyahamba  |  Accompaniment Recording

• The Water is Wide  |  Accompaniment Recording

• Tomorrow  |  Accompaniment Recording

Student Choice Song:

• This song should be school-, age-, and range-appropriate and showcase your strengths as a vocalist beyond what is shown in the required piece, such as performing in a different language or style (gospel, musical theatre, pop, etc.)

• Use care if you select a pop or musical theatre piece. (i.e., you should not sing only in belt/chest voice.)

• This song can be performed without accompaniment or using a recorded accompaniment track (instrumental only - must not contain other voices).

• If you need help finding an appropriate choice song, choose a second piece from the above required list.

On-Demand:

• Students will sing vocal exercises (warm-ups) to hear their voice throughout their range, moving through the low register first, then up through the head voice. (Proctor video will be provided at the audition.)
• Students will be asked to echo melodic patterns. (Music will be provided to the audition proctor.)
• Students will be asked to echo rhythmic patterns using body percussion. (Proctor video will be provided at the audition.)

Use the provided Music Submission Template - bit.ly/gtmusic-em (E/MS) for submissions.