You are auditioning to be part of EXIGENCE, one the nation’s most unique professional vocal ensembles celebrating the rich tradition of choral music and the unique compositional voices of Black and Latino musicians.
IMPORTANT DATES:Nov. 18, 2017: deadline to be considered for the inaugural EXIGENCE performances
Jan. 31 - Feb. 4, 2018: Inaugural EXIGENCE performances in Detroit, MI
(members of Exigence will receive transportation, housing, vocal artist’s fee, and a few complimentary meals)AUDITION INSTRUCTIONS:To apply online, you must submit recordings of the following repertoire and excerpts. Your recordings must be submitted online via YouTube and Vimeo links. You may choose to post your audition recordings as private or unlisted.
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:1. Submit a song recording that highlights your solo voice
2. Submit a song recording that highlights your ability to sing in an ensemble
3. Bach excerpt (Download PDF:
Soprano,
Mezzo/Alto,
Tenor,
Bass)
4. Bolcom excerpt (Download PDF:
Soprano,
Mezzo/Alto,
Tenor,
Bass)
5. Vocalization: Using the assigned starting key below per your voice part, sing a 1-3-5-8-5-3-1 sequence on any vowel ascending to your highest key.
Sopranos begin in D major
Altos begin in B- flat major
Tenors begin in C major
Basses begin in A flat major
6. Vocalization: Using the assigned starting key below per your voice part, sing a 5-3-1 sequence on any vowel descending to your lowest key.
Sopranos begin in E flat major
Altos begin in C major
Tenors begin in D major
Basses begin in B major
7. Vocalization: Each voice part should record the vocal exercise below in the following three ways: 1) forte 2) piano and 3) without vibrato, please sing a 1-3-5-8 sequence on the vowel “ah” and hold the top/final note for three beats. Use instructions below for your starting pitch per voice part.
Sopranos A flat
Altos C major (begin on middle c)
Tenors F# major
Basses D major
