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. Tonal Memory: Play example “a” (from the examples provided) and have the student sing it back (on “la”) as he/she heard it.  Follow in the same way with examples “b” and “c”.  Please allow a maximum of two attempts per exercise. (Label the recording: Tonal Memory)
  4. Sight-singing: Have the student sing all five melodies at sight.  Give only the starting pitch.  Please allow no prior practicing.  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)
  5. Prepared solo: Have the student sing his/her prepared solo. (Label the recording: Solo and indicate the title and composer)

Keyboard

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