WHS A Cappella Audition Information

The audition will consist of two parts:

  1. A prepared section from “Open Up”

    This does not need to be memorized.

  2. A short excerpt that you will learn during the audition.

There is no solo audition required.

Open Up sheet music- hard copies can be found in Mr. M’s room in the back corner.

You only need to learn the section that is in the excerpt above.

Practice Tracks

After you are comfortable with your part, practice with the full audio. You will be asked to sing this part on your own with the current Unlike the Rest group.

If you do not know which voice part to pick, try singing along to each until you find one that’s a comfortable fit for your voice. You can also ask Mr. M.

If you are interesting in beatboxing, please indicate on form and listen to the track. It does not need to be exactly what was performed, but should have a similar vibe!

Please let me know if you have any questions!

Mr. M

mandelbaumw@wiltonps.org

Thank you for your interest in auditioning for A Cappella! Here you will find audition information and the opportunity to sign up for an audition. Please read the following before you decide to audition.

There are three a cappella groups that run at WHS (some may not run every year depending on enrollment):

  • Unlike the Rest: Mixed A Cappella (9-12). Rehearses every Friday, 3-4:30pm, or after Tri-M, 4-5pm.

  • Fermata Nowhere: Treble A Cappella (9-12). Rehearses every other Thursday, 3-4pm.

  • Tag Sale Barbershop: Tenor/Bass A Cappella (9-12). Rehearses every other Monday, 3-345pm.

Auditions will be held Thursday, September 3rd from 6-830pm

Sign up for a time slot here

Audition Process

FAQ

Q: None of these times work for me. Can I still audition?

A: Email Mr. M!

Q: I don’t know how to read sheet music!

A: No problem! In a cappella, we are mostly focused on learning music by ear. Reading is definitely a plus but not required.

Q: I’m a freshman. Does this mean I won’t get into Unlike the Rest?

A: We have accepted 3-4 freshmen the past few years of UTR auditions.

Q: How many people students are you taking from each voice part?

A: I have no restrictions on how many I am taking from each section in Unlike the Rest. There are currently 8 returning members, and I am aiming for the group to be about 20-21.

Q: I am never available Friday afternoons. Can I still audition for Unlike the Rest?

A: Speak with Mr. M!