Deerfield Show Choir Audition Forms 2019
*Updated 4/9/2019*
Fill out before May 16:
Fill out before July 1:
Please bring the Deerfield Extracurricular Code of Conduct form, signed by a parent, to your chosen audition on May 20, 22, or 23.
Download/print forms below:
2019 Show Choir Auditions
2019 Audition Dance videos coming soon!
Where to start:
First, learn about us!
- Take a look at our Calendar to see what kind of commitment is involved in Pizazz and Charisma.
- Come to Open House Performance (Tuesday, April 30th @ Caruso, 6:30 pm) to meet our current groups, see them perform, learn all about Deerfield Show Choirs, and have some treats with us!
- Contact Ms. Wells if you have any questions; I would be happy to answer them.
- Fill out the Audition Form AND Waiver Form BEFORE audition clinics begin on May 16.
SHOW CHOIR AUDITIONS:
What to prepare:
Sing a Song
What to prepare:
Sing a Song
- Choose one of the songs below (links to audio and lyrics provided)
- You may sing with the instrumental track or without music (a cappella)
- You may also choose your own song, but you will sing this without any music in the background (a cappella)
- Memorizing your song (about a 1 minute excerpt) is highly recommended.
- Come to one of the audition clinics to learn a short dance from the 8th grade leaders (times below, you are welcome to come to more than one).
- Practice the dance on your own or with friends before the audition.
- You will be dancing in a group for your audition, not by yourself.
Audition Song Links
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*Updated 5/15/19*
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These are recommended audition songs. Please prepare and memorize about 1 minute of your audition song. Remember, you can also choose your own song; just be ready to sing without any background music. Click on the song to hear it; lyrics are at the right.
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Click the document to view full screen, download, or print.
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Pizazz and Charisma Audition Times/Dates:
All auditioning students should attend at least ONE Audition Clinic.
- AUDITION CLINIC: Thursday, May 16, 3:30-4:45 pm @CMS Auditorium
- AUDITION CLINIC: Friday, May 17, 3:30-4:45 pm @SMS Lunch Rm
- AUDITIONS 6th-7th Grade: Monday, May 20, 3:15-4:30 pm @CMS Lunch Rm
- AUDITIONS 6th-7th Grade: Wednesday, May 22, 3:15-4:30 pm @SMS Lunch Rm
- AUDITIONS 5th Grade: Thursday, May 23, 3:45-5:15 pm @SMS Lunch Rm
- Results emailed: planned for Monday, May 27
- Spring Celebration (all new and returning members and families invited): Monday, June 3, 7:00 pm @ Caruso Auditorium
- If you can't make it to an audition day at your home school, please join us on one of the other audition dates - no problem!
Audition Rubric 2018-19
This independent rubric will be used by directors for placement in Pizazz or Charisma. Please review singing, dancing, and student conduct expectations for all Show Choir members. Rubric results are kept confidential. We encourage students and families to accept directors' placement decisions and join us for a fun year of singing, dancing, and friendship in Pizazz and Charisma!