Audition Notes — Vocalist Audition Step 1 of 3 Basic Information Basic Information Full Name * Audition Coach(es) * Campus * Choose Balboa Bay Ho Boise Bressi Ranch Coronado Eastlake El Cajon Salt Lake City San Marcos Seattle West Palm Beach Song #1 * Choose Authority (Male, key of Bb) Authority (Male, key of C) I Speak Jesus (Female, key of E) I Speak Jesus (Female, key of D) Living God (Female, key of Eb) Living God (Female, key of F) Praise (Male, key of A) Praise (Male, key of G) Protector (Female, key of D) Protector (Female, key of E) What I See (Male, key of Bb) What I See (Male, key of C) Song #2 * Choose Authority (Male, key of Bb) Authority (Male, key of C) I Speak Jesus (Female, key of E) I Speak Jesus (Female, key of D) Living God (Female, key of Eb) Living God (Female, key of F) Praise (Male, key of A) Praise (Male, key of G) Protector (Female, key of D) Protector (Female, key of E) What I See (Male, key of Bb) What I See (Male, key of C) Serving Area * Check all that apply Mainstage Worship Awaken Youth Vocal Range * Soprano — highest range for females Mezzo-soprano — most common for females, mid-range Alto — lower-end range for females Tenor — highest range for men Baritone — most common for males, mid-range Bass — lowest range for males Next → Step 2 of 3 Audition Scoring Audition Scoring Scoring Guide Does not meet team standards Meets some but not all team standards Meets minimum team standards (comparable to current vocalists) Exceeds team standards (comparable to intermediate vocalists) Soars above team standards (comparable to advanced vocalists) Preparation Can they execute the style of the song (praise vs. worship, delicate vs. powerful, soulful vs. rock)? Are they confident in the lyrics (few errors, don't need lyrics)? Do they follow the melody of the song accurately? Is their preparation consistent with the standard of our team? Score * 1Doesn't meet standards 2Meets some standards 3Meets all standards 4Exceeds standards 5Soars above standards Comments Range Are they able to hit all notes in the audition songs? Do they lose power, vocal control, or pitch in higher or lower registers? Do they understand when to transition from chest to head voice? Is there a noticeable difference in these vocal transitions? Is their vocal range consistent with the standard of our team? Score * 1Doesn't meet standards 2Meets some standards 3Meets all standards 4Exceeds standards 5Soars above standards Comments Pitch Do they have any flat or sharp notes? Is there any waver to their overall pitch throughout the song? If they go off pitch, are they able to recognize and self-correct? Is their pitch consistent with the standard of our team? Score * 1Doesn't meet standards 2Meets some standards 3Meets all standards 4Exceeds standards 5Soars above standards Comments Timing / Rhythm Are they ahead of or behind the beat? Do they struggle to stay in sync with the song? If they get out of sync, are they able to recognize and self-correct? Do they show an understanding of the vocal cadence/rhythm of the song? Is their timing/rhythm consistent with the standard of our team? Score * 1Doesn't meet standards 2Meets some standards 3Meets all standards 4Exceeds standards 5Soars above standards Comments Phrasing / Diction Do they cut off the ends of words or phrases? Do they hold words out too long (should match the recording)? Are they easy to understand (not slurring or mumbling)? Are they still melodic in their phrasing (not "speak-singing" or yelling)? Do they have an accent or pronunciation that could hinder blending with other vocals or the congregation? Is their phrasing/diction consistent with the standard of our team? Score * 1Doesn't meet standards 2Meets some standards 3Meets all standards 4Exceeds standards 5Soars above standards Comments Tone Is their vocal style defined and consistent (the "same voice" throughout the song)? Do they blend well with the vocals in the audition song? Is there an overly nasal, breathy, forced, or unpleasant quality to their tone? Does their tone sound inhibited by incorrect technique? Is their tone consistent with the standard of our team? Score * 1Doesn't meet standards 2Meets some standards 3Meets all standards 4Exceeds standards 5Soars above standards Comments Breath Control / Projection Are they using proper breath support and their diaphragm when singing? Are they distributing breath properly throughout the song (not too much on the first word, not exhaling with too much left over)? Is their overall vocal projection consistent (highs aren't overly breathy and quiet, lows aren't overly yelly or boomy)? Are there signs of strain (visible flexing throat muscles, flatness or grittiness in their sound)? Do they have stamina throughout the audition or maintain consistent vocal energy? Is their breath control/projection consistent with the standard of our team? Score * 1Doesn't meet standards 2Meets some standards 3Meets all standards 4Exceeds standards 5Soars above standards Comments Confidence Do they seem reasonably at ease, not visibly fearful or panicked? Do they make justifications or excuses for the quality of their audition? Do they receive adjustments or requests from coaches with teachability? Do they engage with the song in a way that shows they feel connected to it? Is their confidence consistent with the standard of our team? Score * 1Doesn't meet standards 2Meets some standards 3Meets all standards 4Exceeds standards 5Soars above standards Comments ← Back Next → Step 3 of 3 Next Steps Post-Audition & Next Steps Recommendation * Orientation Reaudition (in 2-3 months) Different area of placement When having someone reaudition, we need to give robust and specific feedback around what they need to work on in the meantime. What are two or three specific areas we want to see them focus on before they reaudition? Area #1 Area #2 Area #3 Other Notes ← Back Submit Notes ✓ Submitted! The audition notes have been recorded.
