Auditions 2022-2023! (Singer/Dancers)
1. Please complete the following information sheet BEFORE attending the auditions.
https://forms.gle/HJrwA7mjTggB8MUD8
2. South Middle School auditions will be held during your lunch period on Monday, May, 16th.
Orchard View Intermediate auditions will be held from 6:00-8:00pm on Monday, May 16th.
3. The audition will consist of singing "Happy Birthday" and a choreography sequence. The link to choreography sequence can be accessed below. Vocal auditions will be held in the music room and choreography auditions will be held in the cafeteria. Several current South Spirit students will be available to rehearse the choreography while you await your vocal audition. During this time, Mr. McDonald will be pulling a few students at a time for your vocal audition. Please be ready to sing! Bottled water will be provided.
4. Students will audition individually for the vocal segment and in groups for the choreography. Your choreography audition will follow your vocal audition. You will be dancing in groups of 2-5 and will be able to leave as soon as you audition. Parents please be ready to pick up your child!
5. Please park in the lot with the basketball hoops. Please arrive 10 minutes early to sign-in. There will be a student to guide you. Parents please pick up your students on time. Their choreography audition will not take long and they are free to leave right after they audition. Please be available for the duration of the auditions process. The ending time of the auditions will be determined by the number of students auditioning that day.
6. Both the vocal and choreography auditions will be recorded for selection review. No matter the outcome of the audition, you will receive an email with the result. If your child has passed their audition, your email will include further details.
7. Any students wishing to audition for Tech or the South Spirit Show Choir Band, please complete the Tech/Band Audition form.
If you have any questions, concerns, or issues with the audition process, please email Mr. McDonald at matthew.mcdonald@k12.wv.us
If you would like to audition, but have conflicts with audition dates, please contact Mr. McDonald to coordinate another audition time.
Vocal and Choreography Audition Files Below:
Choreography Videos - Learn these dance breaks for the auditions.
Tech and Band Auditions
We travel to our competitions with our tech and band. There will be a fee for both tech and band, but you will also have the opportunity to fundraise! If you would like to audition to be a part of our tech and band please complete the audition form below:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdlaVkCcgyVZEMCXcgMWb15ITUBv5LEppkTjkgy_fW3W86ZTA/viewform?usp=sf_link
Those auditioning to be in the band need to upload a video of you playing your instrument to the form. Please feel free to email me with any questions!