Placing people in the appropriate choir is a important component to a student’s success. If they are placed in a choir that is too advanced for their abilities it will be difficult, if not impossible, to keep up. If the student is placed in a choir that’s too easy, then they won’t feel challenged. The goal is always to find the right place for the student, where they will be challenged, but not overwhelmed. The goal is also for students to accept the choir they are assigned and continue to mature, grow musically and find belonging in our choir program.

 

 

Acceptance in the Varsity Chorus is by Middle school teacher recommendation or by vocal evaluation by the High School Director. Matching pitch, singing a simple melody and a history of acceptable behavior are the main qualifiers.

 

As a student makes efforts to participate in advanced choirs auditions/evaluations of various levels of skill are used. The Park Singers is a mid-level choir that may be a mixed or single gender choir depending on scheduling and availability of students. They sing medium difficulty music in 2-8 parts. Vocal Evaluations for the following year’s choirs begin in January. Below are the qualities that are evaluated in consideration for placement in The Park Singers

The Spring Lake Park High School Concert Chorale, along with The Parkaires Vocal Ensemble are nationally recognized organizations. They have toured extensively throughout the United Staes and Canada. They have consistently received Superior Ratings in state competition as well as two national titles, winning 3rd place in the prestigious Heritage Music Festivals New York Competition in 2003 and 1st Place in 2008.

 

In order to be accepted as a member of the Spring Lake Park High School Concert Chorale or the Parkaires Vocal Ensemble the auditioning student must be able to demonstrate the following: