The CSB+SJU Vocal Performance Workshop provides an opportunity for students to give in-depth study, practice, and presentation of classical and contemporary works of opera and musical theater. The group regularly stages full operas as well as revues and excerpts from a variety of stage works. Participation is by audition only and requires the consent of the directors, Dr. Gyehyun Jung and David DeBlieck. Interested students should register for MUSC 358 for 0-2 credits.

Fall 2023 Production

The Sound of Music (youth verison)
Directed by Dr. Gyehyun Jung and David DeBlieck

If you have any questions please contact Dr.Gyehyun Jung: [email protected] or David DeBlieck: [email protected].

Audition Information:

Date. Time, and Location: Wednesday, September 6th, 5-8 pm (Recital Hall, BAC) 

To Sign up and Prepare: 

1. Sign up for a one hour time slot to audition on SignUp Genius:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4AAFAF2AA0FDCE9-sound 

2. Download the zip file and select one of the following song excerpts from the show to prepare for auditions. For each song, there is a score, a recording with vocals and a recording without vocals. Please be prepared to sing with the recording that has no vocals at auditions. If none of these songs is a good match for your voice, please prepare a short excerpt from a song of your choosing and bring your music to the audition.

• • • Maria: The Sound of Music (Score - Performance Track - Voice Guide)
      
    • Captain: Edelweiss (Score - Performance Track - Voice Guide)
      
    • Mother Abbess: Climb Ev'ry Mountain (Score - Performance Track - Voice Guide)
    • Rolf, Liesl: Sixteen Going On Seventeen (Score - Performance Track - Voice Guide)
    • Goat, Maria: Lonely Goatherd (Score - Performance Track - Voice Guide)

3. Select one of the short scenes below and practice it so that you may perform it at auditions. Scenes do not have to be memorized.

• • •  Scene Document

4. Print and complete the Audition Form and bring it with you to auditions. We will also have printed copies at auditions if you aren’t able to complete the form beforehand.

• • •  Auditon Form (please print)

5. Show up a few minutes early for your assigned audition time. We will begin each one hour slot by having everyone learn and perform a short piece of choreography. After the dance audition, each individual will have 5 minutes to sing their song excerpt and if needed, sing some scales with the music director to determine vocal range.

 

If you have any questions about how to prepare for auditions or can’t find an audition time that works for you, please contact Gyehyun Jung: [email protected]