Welcome!

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Round Two of Auditions (July 6-July 31)

 

We are SO excited that you are interested in joining us for the 2020-2021 school year! 

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Fairfield Choirs are consistently recognized for their achievements and high level quality of performance. The Fairfield Choral Music Program supports both traditional choral music and popular show music. We believe that by achieving excellence in the performing arts, students can and will strive for excellence in all areas. We are committed to making the experience that our students, parents, and audience members have is exciting, professional, and entertaining. Simply put, the Fairfield Choral Music Department is where tradition and excellence meets innovation and opportunity.

 

Due to COVID-19, we will be holding auditions online this year using a platform called Flipgrid. We will explain everything thoroughly so that you will be all set for your audition. If you have any questions or problems with submitting an audition online, please e-mail Mr. Mercer at mercer_m@fairfieldcityschools.com. We don't want you to not try out because you don't have access to the internet or are having trouble submitting. We will be more than happy to help out! Please pay careful attention to all of the information presented as it will help you have a successful experience and audition.
 

Please Note: You only need to submit ONE vocal audition and ONE dance audition (show choir only) even if you are doing multiple choirs.
 

Below are the choirs that you can audition for and instructions on how to audition for them. If you have any questions, read the FAQ's at the bottom of the page and/or e-mail Mr. Mercer.

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Acapocalypse - FHS Advanced A Capella Choir (Grades 9-12)

• Student and parent must read Fairfield Choral Member Handbook.

  • Click here to access the Fairfield Choral Member Handbook.

• Student and parent must fill out the Audition Registration Form.

  • Click here to access the Audition Registration Form.

• Student and parent must acknowledge they have read the Fairfield Choral Member Handbook.

  • Click here to access the Fairfield Choral Member Handbook Acknowledgement.

• Student must submit a VOCAL audition video using Flipgrid.

  • Click here to access Flipgrid and use password Fairfield2020.

• For vocal auditions, please submit a video of you singing the National Anthem. You should sing without an accompaniment and can sing it in any key that you would like. You can either use FlipGrid's website to record your video or you can upload one on your own (.MOV or .MP4 video formats supported). Since you are submitting a video, take as make tries as you want and submit what you think is your best work. Best of luck!

• Listen to a sample vocal audition video by clicking here.

• Audition videos and online forms due by July 31, 2020. NOW EXTENDED TO JULY 31, 2020.

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Little Elegance - FMS Ladies' Show Choir (Grades 6-9)

• Student and parent must read Fairfield Choral Member Handbook.

  • Click here to access the Fairfield Choral Member Handbook.

• Student and parent must fill out the Audition Registration Form.

  • Click here to access the Audition Registration Form.

• Student and parent must acknowledge they have read the Fairfield Choral Member Handbook.

  • Click here to access the Fairfield Choral Member Handbook Acknowledgement.

• Student must submit a VOCAL audition video using Flipgrid.

  • Click here to access Flipgrid and use password Fairfield2020.

• Student must submit a DANCE audition video using Flipgrid.​

  • Click here to access the Rehearsal Video that teaches the audition dance.​

  • Click here to access the music track to play for your audition video. Start at 11 seconds.

  • Click here to access Flipgrid and use password Fairfield2020.

• For vocal auditions, please submit a video of you singing the National Anthem. You should sing without an accompaniment and can sing it in any key that you would like. You can either use FlipGrid's website to record your video or you can upload one on your own (.MOV or .MP4 video formats supported). Since you are submitting a video, take as make tries as you want and submit what you think is your best work. Best of luck!

• For dance auditions, please submit a video of you dancing the required choreography. You should dance with the provided track that can be found on the Fairfield Choirs website at www.fairfieldchoirs.com. Be sure to take your time learning the choreography using the rehearsal videos also on the website. You can either use FlipGrid's website to record your video or you can upload one on your own (.MOV or .MP4 video formats supported). Since you are submitting a video, take as make tries as you want and submit what you think is your best work. Best of luck!

• Listen to a sample vocal audition video by clicking here.

• Watch a sample dance audition video by click here. Note: Be sure we can see you from head to foot.

• Audition videos and online forms due by July 31, 2020. NOW EXTENDED TO JULY 31, 2020.

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Rhythm Express - FMS Mixed Show Choir (Grades 6-9)

• Student and parent must read Fairfield Choral Member Handbook.

  • Click here to access the Fairfield Choral Member Handbook.

• Student and parent must fill out the Audition Registration Form.

  • Click here to access the Audition Registration Form.

• Student and parent must acknowledge they have read the Fairfield Choral Member Handbook.

  • Click here to access the Fairfield Choral Member Handbook Acknowledgement.

• Student must submit a VOCAL audition video using Flipgrid.

  • Click here to access Flipgrid and use password Fairfield2020.

• Student must submit a DANCE audition video using Flipgrid.​

  • Click here to access the Rehearsal Video that teaches the audition dance.​

  • Click here to access the music track to play for your audition video. Start at 11 seconds.

  • Click here to access Flipgrid and use password Fairfield2020.

• For vocal auditions, please submit a video of you singing the National Anthem. You should sing without an accompaniment and can sing it in any key that you would like. You can either use FlipGrid's website to record your video or you can upload one on your own (.MOV or .MP4 video formats supported). Since you are submitting a video, take as make tries as you want and submit what you think is your best work. Best of luck!

• For dance auditions, please submit a video of you dancing the required choreography. You should dance with the provided track that can be found on the Fairfield Choirs website at www.fairfieldchoirs.com. Be sure to take your time learning the choreography using the rehearsal videos also on the website. You can either use FlipGrid's website to record your video or you can upload one on your own (.MOV or .MP4 video formats supported). Since you are submitting a video, take as make tries as you want and submit what you think is your best work. Best of luck!

• Listen to a sample vocal audition video by clicking here.

• Watch a sample dance audition video by click here. Note: Be sure we can see you from head to foot.

• Audition videos and online forms due by July 31, 2020. NOW EXTENDED TO JULY 31, 2020.

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FortissiBROS - FHS Men's Show Choir (Grades 9-12)

• Student and parent must read Fairfield Choral Member Handbook.

  • Click here to access the Fairfield Choral Member Handbook.

• Student and parent must fill out the Audition Registration Form.

  • Click here to access the Audition Registration Form.

• Student and parent must acknowledge they have read the Fairfield Choral Member Handbook.

  • Click here to access the Fairfield Choral Member Handbook Acknowledgement.

• Student must submit a VOCAL audition video using Flipgrid.

  • Click here to access Flipgrid and use password Fairfield2020.

• Student must submit a DANCE audition video using Flipgrid.​

  • Click here to access the Rehearsal Video that teaches the audition dance.​

  • Click here to access the Rehearsal Video that performs the audition dance with music.

  • Click here to access the music track to play for your audition video. Start at 24 seconds.

  • Click here to access Flipgrid and use password Fairfield2020.

• For vocal auditions, please submit a video of you singing the National Anthem. You should sing without an accompaniment and can sing it in any key that you would like. You can either use FlipGrid's website to record your video or you can upload one on your own (.MOV or .MP4 video formats supported). Since you are submitting a video, take as make tries as you want and submit what you think is your best work. Best of luck!

• For dance auditions, please submit a video of you dancing the required choreography. You should dance with the provided track that can be found on the Fairfield Choirs website at www.fairfieldchoirs.com. Be sure to take your time learning the choreography using the rehearsal videos also on the website. You can either use FlipGrid's website to record your video or you can upload one on your own (.MOV or .MP4 video formats supported). Since you are submitting a video, take as make tries as you want and submit what you think is your best work. Best of luck!

• Listen to a sample vocal audition video by clicking here.

• Watch a sample dance audition video by click here. Note: Be sure we can see you from head to foot.

• Audition videos and online forms due by July 31, 2020. NOW EXTENDED TO JULY 31, 2020.

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Pure Elegance - FHS Ladies' Show Choir (Grades 10-12)

• Student and parent must read Fairfield Choral Member Handbook.

  • Click here to access the Fairfield Choral Member Handbook.

• Student and parent must fill out the Audition Registration Form.

  • Click here to access the Audition Registration Form.

• Student and parent must acknowledge they have read the Fairfield Choral Member Handbook.

  • Click here to access the Fairfield Choral Member Handbook Acknowledgement.

• Student must submit a VOCAL audition video using Flipgrid.

  • Click here to access Flipgrid and use password Fairfield2020.

• Student must submit a DANCE audition video using Flipgrid.​

  • Click here to access the Rehearsal Video that teaches the audition dance.​

  • Click here to access the Rehearsal Video that performs the audition dance with music.

  • Click here to access the music track to play for your audition video. Start at 24 seconds.

  • Click here to access Flipgrid and use password Fairfield2020.

• For vocal auditions, please submit a video of you singing the National Anthem. You should sing without an accompaniment and can sing it in any key that you would like. You can either use FlipGrid's website to record your video or you can upload one on your own (.MOV or .MP4 video formats supported). Since you are submitting a video, take as make tries as you want and submit what you think is your best work. Best of luck!

• For dance auditions, please submit a video of you dancing the required choreography. You should dance with the provided track that can be found on the Fairfield Choirs website at www.fairfieldchoirs.com. Be sure to take your time learning the choreography using the rehearsal videos also on the website. You can either use FlipGrid's website to record your video or you can upload one on your own (.MOV or .MP4 video formats supported). Since you are submitting a video, take as make tries as you want and submit what you think is your best work. Best of luck!

• Listen to a sample vocal audition video by clicking here.

• Watch a sample dance audition video by click here. Note: Be sure we can see you from head to foot.

• Audition videos and online forms due by July 31, 2020. NOW EXTENDED TO JULY 31, 2020.

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Choraliers - FHS Mixed Show Choir (Grades 10-12)

• Student and parent must read Fairfield Choral Member Handbook.

  • Click here to access the Fairfield Choral Member Handbook.

• Student and parent must fill out the Audition Registration Form.

  • Click here to access the Audition Registration Form.

• Student and parent must acknowledge they have read the Fairfield Choral Member Handbook.

  • Click here to access the Fairfield Choral Member Handbook Acknowledgement.

• Student must submit a VOCAL audition video using Flipgrid.

  • Click here to access Flipgrid and use password Fairfield2020.

• Student must submit a DANCE audition video using Flipgrid.​

  • Click here to access the Rehearsal Video that teaches the audition dance.​

  • Click here to access the Rehearsal Video that performs the audition dance with music.

  • Click here to access the music track to play for your audition video. Start at 24 seconds.

  • Click here to access Flipgrid and use password Fairfield2020.

• For vocal auditions, please submit a video of you singing the National Anthem. You should sing without an accompaniment and can sing it in any key that you would like. You can either use FlipGrid's website to record your video or you can upload one on your own (.MOV or .MP4 video formats supported). Since you are submitting a video, take as make tries as you want and submit what you think is your best work. Best of luck!

• For dance auditions, please submit a video of you dancing the required choreography. You should dance with the provided track that can be found on the Fairfield Choirs website at www.fairfieldchoirs.com. Be sure to take your time learning the choreography using the rehearsal videos also on the website. You can either use FlipGrid's website to record your video or you can upload one on your own (.MOV or .MP4 video formats supported). Since you are submitting a video, take as make tries as you want and submit what you think is your best work. Best of luck!

• Listen to a sample vocal audition video by clicking here.

• Watch a sample dance audition video by click here. Note: Be sure we can see you from head to foot.

• Audition videos and online forms due by July 31, 2020. NOW EXTENDED TO JULY 31, 2020.

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The Heartbeat - FHS Show Choir Combo (Grades 9-12)

• Student and parent must read Fairfield Choral Member Handbook.

  • Click here to access the Fairfield Choral Member Handbook.

• Student and parent must fill out the Audition Registration Form.

  • Click here to access the Audition Registration Form.

• Student and parent must acknowledge they have read the Fairfield Choral Member Handbook.

  • Click here to access the Fairfield Choral Member Handbook Acknowledgement.

• Student must submit a Instrument audition video using Flipgrid.

  • Click here to access Flipgrid and use password Fairfield2020.

• For instrument auditions, please submit a video of you playing something that showcases your skills. You should play the instrument you are auditioning for. You can either use FlipGrid's website to record your video or you can upload one on your own. Since you are submitting a video, take as make tries as you want and submit what you think is your best work. Best of luck!

• Audition videos and online forms due by July 31, 2020. NOW EXTENDED TO JULY 31, 2020.

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Nuts & Bolts - FHS Show Choir Tech Crew (Grades 9-12)

• Student and parent must read Fairfield Choral Member Handbook.

  • Click here to access the Fairfield Choral Member Handbook.

• Student and parent must fill out the Audition Registration Form.

  • Click here to access the Audition Registration Form.

• Student and parent must acknowledge they have read the Fairfield Choral Member Handbook.

  • Click here to access the Fairfield Choral Member Handbook Acknowledgement.

• Student must submit a Interview video using Flipgrid.

  • Click here to access Flipgrid and use password Fairfield2020.

• Student must bring a paper copy of the Fairfield Choral Member Handbook Acknowledgement Form to the first rehearsal in order to participate.

  • Click here to access the paper version of the Fairfield Choral Member Handbook Acknowledgement Form.​

• For the interview video, please submit a short video of you talking about yourself and why you would like to be considered for this coming year's tech crew/. You can either use FlipGrid's website to record your video or you can upload one on your own. Since you are submitting a video, take as make tries as you want and submit what you think showcases you best. Best of luck!

• Interview videos and online forms due by July 31, 2020. NOW EXTENDED TO JULY 31, 2020.

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FAQ's

How are students selected? Students are selected on many factors. The typical factors like skill set and ability to perform are used, but also things like behavior, work ethic, and commitment also play roles. Another two equally important elements for our team are curiosity and flexibility. Our directors try to figure out if each performer has a learning curve, and if they’re able to confidently tackle new challenges on the spot. There’s something magical about a group in which every single member is striving to better themselves, to imagine an even higher plane of performance. With a group like that, every rehearsal and every performance feels fresh.

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Should I dress up for my audition? That is completely up to you. Some people like to put their best foot forward. However, if you are doing a dance audition, you should be in clothes that you can comfortably move in.

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What if I am having trouble submitting a video? Contact Mr. Mercer.

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Who watches the audition videos? The videos are only watched by the team of directors/staff.

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If I didn't make the first round, can I retry out? Yes. Prove us wrong. We love a good comeback. If you have questions, reach out to Mr. Mercer.

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Can we get feedback on the audition? You can e-mail or schedule a time to video chat about your audition. We are happy to give feedback on the actual audition, but will not speak about the audition in comparison to another student's audition.

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Is financial aid available? A VERY limited amount of financial aid to the program is available. If you want to apply for financial aid, then please fill out the online Financial Aid Request Form.

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Can I double (do more than one show choir)? All students in grades 7-12 are eligible to double as long as they have been in show choir for at least one year OR have direct permission from the directors.

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When will audition results be posted? Updated lists will be online by August 1st, 2020.