Vocal Audition Guidelines

Introduction:
Each student must state their name and the title of the piece they will perform at the beginning of each video.

Video Requirements: Students must compose and submit two of the following five types of videos:

  1. Classical Piece:
    • A 2-5 minute clip of the student performing a standard classical piece (see suggested literature below).
  2. Group Performance:
    • A 2-5 minute clip of the student performing a song with a group. This can include, but is not limited to, a group recital, orchestra, ensemble, worship band, choir, or choral group. This could be a recording from a church service or a group assembled specifically for this video audition.
  3. Show-Tune Piece:
    • A 2-5 minute clip of the student performing a show-tune piece (Broadway, musical).
  4. Contemporary Piece:
    • A 2-5 minute clip of the student performing a contemporary worship, jazz, or commercial song, either self-accompanied or with an accompanist.
  5. Original Song:
    • A 2-5 minute clip of the student performing a self-written, original song.

Suggested Literature for Voice Students:

  • “Loveliest of Trees” by John Duke
  • “Nos Souveniers” by Chausson
  • Works of Johannes Brahms
  • Works of Antonio Vivaldi
  • A vocal solo by Dan Forrest
  • A contemporary worship solo piece

For additional suggested literature, please contact: kdo@sbts.edu

Example Submission:
For an example student submission, please see below:
Example 1  Student Submission

Example 2 Student Submission

Submission Method:

  • Upload the videos to Google Drive or Youtube.
  • Enable access to the videos.
  • Share the link on the information form provided.

These videos will be reviewed by the department, and students may be asked to perform an in-person interview and audition with the Program Coordinator and other Music and Worship Department faculty before starting their degree at Boyce College.