Singing

Please make digital audio or video file recording of the student as he/she sings the following:

  1. Major Scale: Have the student sing a major scale, one octave, ascending and descending.  Choose a key that is comfortable for the student’s voice.  You may play a demonstration scale if necessary, but do not play along as the student sings.  Give only the starting tone.  Students may sing on “la” or use solfege or numbers. (Label the recording: Major Scale and indicate the scale)
  2. Range:  Using the piano as a guide, help the student explore the limits of his/her vocal range.  C major scales in both directions would serve well. (Label the recording: Range)
  3. Melody: Have the student sing a prepared solo selection or “America” (provided).  The solo selection may be accompanied by piano.  If the student sings “America” you may set the key and give the starting tone, but do not play along as the student sings. (Label the recording: Melody)
  4. Tonal Memory: the student will sing back the passages played on a neutral syllable. (Label the recording: “Tonal Memory”).
  5. Sight-singing: students may sing on “la” or use solfege or numbers.  If the student falters, he/she may start over one time. (Label the recording: “Sight-singing”)

Organ/Piano/Guitar

Please make a digital audio or video file recording of the student playing a selection demonstrating his/her ability level.