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ADVANCED DRAMA & ADVANCED CHORUS rosters for 24-25 SY will be posted on or about April 15, 2024! VISIT OUR INSTAGRAM! @MSGADRAMA |
AUDITIONS FOR THE CLASS OF 2031 WILL BE HELD MARCH 16, 2024! SEE AUDITION INFO BELOW!*CLICK THE LINK BELOW TO FILL OUT APPLICATION AND TEACHER RECOMMENDATION FORMS FOR
ADVANCED DRAMA & ADVANCED CHORUS* APPLICATION LINK: https://forms.gle/t7fx6SEeYMavfmz86
TEACHER REC LINK: https://forms.gle/Z4PK7W99fK979X6H8 IN PERSON AUDITIONS ARE MARCH 16, 2024 9am IN THE MSGA GYM ***Below is the information for auditions for ADV. CHORUS AND ADV. DRAMA*** Students that want to audition for ADVANCED DRAMA OR ADVANCED CHORUS need to attend IN PERSON auditions on Saturday March 16 from 9:00-1:00pm at MSGA. We will have someone at the main door to the GYM to let you in. PLEASE FILL OUT THE APPLICATION AND THE TEACHER RECS BEFORE YOU ARRIVE AT THE GYM. Auditions will take place in the MSGA GYM and all students will need the following: ADVANCED DRAMA CANDIDATES choose ONE song from the list below that best represents your voice and your strengths. Be sure to demonstrate your character while singing by having hand motions, facial expressions, and stage movement Songs must be memorized. Students will perform with the instrumental track available here: www.youtube.com/@sonyaguerra/playlists -I See Stars :00-1:00 (end of 1st chorus) -I Think I Got You Beat :15-1:13 OR 1:16-1:54 -Santa Fe :10-1:01 (stop at “Plantin’ crops”) -You Can’t Stop the Beat :10-1:05 Please also have HAPPY BIRTHDAY or TWINKLE TWINKLE prepared. If you have another song as a backup, please bring a device to play the track. -A 30 second to one minute monologue from any kids theatre piece. You can Google “theatre auditions for middle schoolers”. Look at the MTI BROADWAY JR. Catalog! -A dance combination taught that day by our choreographers Ms. Katie Pilson & Mr. Hugo Barbuto *********************************************** ADVANCED CHORUS AUDITIONS: Choose ONE song from EACH list below that best represents your voice and your strengths. Be sure to demonstrate your energy and presence while singing by having hand motions, facial expressions, and stage movement. Songs must be memorized. Students will perform with the instrumental track available here: www.youtube.com/@sonyaguerra/playlists LIST A (choose 1) I See Stars :00-1:00 (end of 1st chorus) I Think I Got You Beat :15-1:13 OR 1:16-1:54 Santa Fe :10-1:01 (stop at “Plantin’ crops”) You Can’t Stop the Beat :10-1:05 LIST B (choose 1) Don’t Stop Believin’ 1:17-1:50 Rumor Has It :11-55 The Greatest Show :45-1:21 (1st chorus) Please also have HBD or TWINKLE prepared. Here are course descriptions for the advanced classes: Advanced Chorus (Academy Singers) Course Description Advanced Chorus students form MSGA's premier vocal performing ensemble, known as the Academy Singers. This course focuses on fostering proper vocal and dance technique within the context of popular genres and styles of music. In this performance-based class, students will receive vocal and dance instruction that will prepare them for continuing to sing and or dance in a variety of settings. The Academy Singers perform in the community and for various school events and concerts. Students in this group will represent MSGA at Southern Star Music Festival in the spring. Advanced Drama Course Description Advanced Theatre Arts students are MSGA's elite theatre performing group known as the Academy Actors. This course focuses on the art of acting and the essentials of play production. In this "workshop" style class, students will receive vocal, dance, and acting instruction to develop students for a future in the performing arts. The Academy Actors perform the school musical, various showcase pieces, and skits for school/community performances. Students in this group will represent MSGA at local, state, and national events throughout the school year. STUDENTS MAY FILL OUT A GOOGLE FORMS APPLICATION ABOVE. THERE WILL ALSO NEED TO BE TWO TEACHER RECOMENDATIONS THAT WILL BE ON GOOGLE FORMS. MSGA SHOW ON THE ROAD VISITS THE STRAND ON MARCH 12 WHERE WE WILL SHOW ALL 5TH GRADERS WHAT THE ARTS AT MSGA HAVE TO OFFER. PLEASE SUBMIT APPLICATIONS ASAP! Students will come in the main door of the MSGA GYM, sign in with a staff member, and we will get started around 9:15. We will use the whole time. We will potentially do some improv exercises as well. ***NOTE: YOU MAY ONLY BE SELECTED FOR ONE GROUP ADV. CHORUS OR ADV. DRAMA*** Also, do not hesitate to email me with any questions or concerns. Thanks! JOSH WATERS ********************************************************************** WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU! MR. WATERS, MRS. HADDON, MS. TOOTIE, & MS. KATIE! |
