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2023-2024 Villa Maria Academy Madrigal Singers Auditions

Audition Information and Procedures

(Audition materials and instructional video appear below.) 

  • Read the posted Madrigals contract and review all requirements.
     
  • Please note that, as specified in the contract, students participating in Madrigal Singers must also participate in Chorus (which rehearses Thursdays 3:15-5:00 pm).
     
  • Download the Ave Maria score from the audition materials, and learn one of the voice parts. Practice audio files are available.
     
  • Download the Audition Scales file and practice the scale which corresponds to your voice part. Practice audio files are available.
     
  • Make a video recording of yourself singing:
    • The scale corresponding to your voice part.
    • Your prepared voice part for Ave Maria.
       
  • Your singing must be unaccompanied. You may use an instrument or device for the starting pitches. In the video, your entire face including your ears must be visible.
     
  • (Altos may sing either the upper or lower notes at the end of Ave Maria.)
     
  • You may record your audition as a single video or make separate videos for the scale and song. The music does not need to be memorized.""
     
  • Upload the following using this form by Monday, May 8, 2023:
    • Your audition video(s) labeled with your name.
    • A clear scan or photo of the signed Madrigals contract.
    • Optional: incoming students may include a letter of recommendation from a music teacher if desired. 
       
  • Email Anthony Mosakowski at mosakowski@vmahs.org with any questions.

The Madrigals are a select group of approximately 16 singers, chosen by audition. This ensemble offers students the opportunity to perform challenging repertoire, both accompanied and a cappella.

In recent years the Madrigal Singers have earned the highest rating of “superior” at the PMEA choral adjudication. The Madrigal Singers perform at school and outside functions, as well as at the Christmas and Spring Concerts.

Rehearsals are after school on Tuesdays. If desired, students may opt to receive academic credit for participation in Madrigals.