Auditions
Audition Information
Music Auditions
JH Music Auditions
2024-2025 Junior High Music Auditions and Placements
Current VC music students will be placed in an appropriate ensemble by their director/s - no audition needed.
New to VCS or new music students are required to audition for the following courses:
- Band I/II
- Drums I/II
- Strings I/II
- Chamber Ensemble Strings
- Rhythm Section I*
*Please note that this class has an after school component along with the day time course.
Auditions are required for the following after school programs for new and current students:
- Chamber Ensemble Strings
Please note the prerequisite of Strings II is participation during the day. -
Jazz Band
Please note the prerequisite of participation during the daytime class of Band II or Rhythm Section I.
Auditions or placements are not required for the following courses:
- Intro to Band
- Intro to Choir
- Intro to Drums
- Intro to Piano and Piano I/II
- Intro to Strings
To preview required audition materials, view the information below:
- Band I/II - View Materials
- Drums I/II - View Materials
- Strings I/II - View Materials
- Chamber Ensemble Strings (after school program) - View Materials
- Rhythm Section I (Jazz Piano, Bass, Guitar, Drum Set) - View Materials
Apply to JH Music Ensemble Auditions
JH Music Ensemble Auditions
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Questions? Email conservatory@vcs.net.
HS Music Auditions
High School Music Ensemble Auditions
Current VC students will be placed in an appropriate ensemble by their director/s - no audition needed
New students are required to audition for the following daytime courses:
- Percussion Ensemble II
- Piano III Honors
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Piano IV Honors
New and currently enrolled students are required to audition for the following daytime courses:
Auditions are not required for the following courses:
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HS Bands (some experience required)
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Symphonic Band
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Wind Ensemble
- Conservatory Chorus
- Piano I/II/III
- Intro to Guitar and Electric Bass
- Guitar II (prerequisite Intro to Guitar and Bass)
- Guitar III (prerequisite Guitar II)
- Percussion Ensemble I (some experience required)
- String Ensemble (some experience required)
Select Ensemble Programs meet outside of the traditional school day:
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Chamber String ensemble (Advanced)
Prerequisite enrollment in: String Ensemble -
Advanced Vocal Ensemble
Prerequisite enrollment in: Conservatory Chorus or Conservatory Performance Class -
Jazz Ensemble
Prerequisite enrollment in: Wind Ensemble or Symphonic Band, or Jazz Lab (Rhythm Section Only)
Contact for the Following Programs:
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Open Air Ensemble - Fall Outdoor Marching Band, Color Guard, Drum Line
Interested performers contact Mr. Wilson at jwilson@vcs.net for more information. Prerequisite enrollment in: Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Percussion I, Percussion II. -
Performing Indoor Ensemble - Nationally Competitive Indoor Marching Band
Interested performers contact Mr. Wilson at jwilson@vcs.net for more information. Prerequisite enrollment in: Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Percussion I, Percussion II.
Music Course Offerings |
Foundational Music Class |
Symphonic Band - Placement or previous experience needed |
Wind Ensemble - Audition or placement |
Jazz Lab (Rhythm Section Only) - Audition or placement |
Percussion I - Placement or previous experience needed |
Percussion II - Audition or placement |
Conservatory Chorus - No experience needed |
String Ensemble - Placement or previous experience |
String Ensemble - Audition or placement |
Piano I/II/III - Piano I, no experience needed |
Piano III Honors/Piano IV Honors - Audition or placement |
Intro to Guitar and Electric Bass - No previous experience needed |
Guitar II/III - Audition or placement |
AP Music Theory - Previous experience or instructor approval |
Worship Arts - Music - Audition or placement |
Select Ensemble Program After School Offerings |
Jazz Ensemble - Prerequisite Enrollment: Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble, Jazz Lab (Rhythm Section only) |
Open Air Ensemble - Prerequisite Enrollment: Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble, Percussion I/II |
Performing Indoor Ensemble - Prerequisite Enrollment: Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble, Percussion I/II |
Chamber Ensemble - Prerequisite Enrollment: String Ensemble |
Advanced Vocal Ensemble - Prerequisite Enrollment: |
Apply to HS Music Ensemble Auditions
HS Music ensemble Auditions
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Questions? Email conservatory@vcs.net.
Theatre Auditions
JH Theatre Auditions
The Junior High Theatre department is announcing open auditions for our Spring production of Newsies Jr.
AUDITIONS
October 30 – November 3
Click here to stay up to date with the details and to sign up for your audition!
HS Theatre Auditions
The Theatre department is announcing open auditions for our Spring production of Into the Woods.
AUDITIONS
November 27 – December 1
Visit tinyurl.com/vchstheatre to stay up to date with the details and to sign up for your audition!
Questions? Email Mrs. Kaelin, K-12 Director of Theatre Arts at mkaelin@vcs.net
Dance Auditions
JH Dance Auditions
Junior High Dance Class Placement Auditions
Auditions are not required for the following courses:
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Dance Technique I
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Hip Hop I
Audition Placement Required Courses:
The following courses are progression only and must be met by their prerequisites, audition placement, and instructor approval.
- Dance Technique II
- Dance Technique III
- Hip Hop II
Apply to Junior High Dance Auditions
Junior High Dance Auditions
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Questions? Email mmclaughlin@vcs.net
HS Dance Auditions
High School Dance Class Placement Auditions
Auditions are not required for the following courses:
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Dance Technique I
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Hip Hop I
Audition Placement Required Courses:
The following courses are progression only and must be met by their prerequisites, audition placement, and instructor approval.
- Dance Technique II
- Dance Technique III
- Dance Technique III(H)
- Dance Technique IV(H)
- Hip Hop II
- Hip Hop III
- Hip Hop III(H)
The following course is for those students accepted on the Vivid Dance Team for the 24/25 Season:
- Vivid Dance Team V(H)
Apply to High School Dance Auditions
High School Dance Auditions
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Questions? Email mmclaughlin@vcs.net
Vivid Dance Team
Vivid Dance Team Auditions
Select Vivid Dance Team Program meets during and outside of the traditional school day:
Audition to become a member of the Vivid Dance Team for the 2024/2025 school year:
APRIL 2024
VIVID Dance Auditions
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Questions? Email cevans@vcs.net