Audition Request Form
For Students entering Grade 2 to Grade 12 In September 2019
Choirs: Minnesingers PTV Boys Training Choir Choraliers Chorale Ragazzi (PTV Boys)PTV Men Cantemus
Gr. 2-3 Girls Gr. 2-4 Boys Gr. 4-5 Girls Gr. 5-8 Girls Gr. 4-8 Boys Gr. 9-12 Boys Gr. 9-12 Girls
Deadline Monday, April 22, 2019
Dear Parents/Guardians;
Pembina Trails Voices (PTV) is an award winning choral program affiliated with the Pembina Trails School Division. If your child loves to sing, we would like to encourage you to think about having them audition for one of our choirs. There are opportunities for talented children of all ages to participate in this great program. More information about the choir may be found by visiting our website at http://www.pembinatrails.ca/program/pembinatrailsvoices.
1. What is the Purpose of Pembina Trails Voices?
PTV offers a unique opportunity for vocal and musical development within a framework ofstimulating and challenging rehearsal and performance experiences;
PTV offers exceptional camp and tour opportunities for our older choirs.
2. Who can join the choir?
Students in K-1 are invited to apply for the un-auditioned “first-steps” program, NOVA.
Students in Grades 2 to Grade 12 who demonstrate a genuine interest in music, a love of singingand who are vocally and musically talented are encouraged to audition for the choir. As we are aprogram of the Pembina Trails School Division, please keep the following in mind:
o Students in grades 2 to 6 must be members of their school choir.o Students in grades 7 through grade 12 must be participants in their school music
program.o Students must be willing to commit to regular attendance and active participation at all
rehearsals, performances (PTV concerts, community concerts and festivals) and tours ifapplicable, for a period of one year.
3. If I am in High school, can I receive credit for the program?
Yes. PTV is approved as a credited High School course. Therefore, those choristers whosuccessfully complete the year and the course requirements will be given credit recognition fortheir work and achievements on their June transcript.
4. What is an “Audition”?
An audition is a simple assessment on one’s musical abilities. Through the audition process,conductors are able to determine the basic skill level of potential singers.
Every student wishing to join the choir must apply for an audition, which is held in either a schoolor other designated location.
Each prospective chorister, regardless of age, is asked to prepare a simple song of their ownchoosing (such as “O Canada”)
Each student is evaluated on the ability to sing in tune, read simple musical phrases, readrhythmic patterns, and to perform ear-training exercises.
5. Which choir is for my child?
Grade levels are used as rough guidelines for the composition of the various ensembles.Girls, Grades 2 – 3 Boys, Grades 2 – 4 Girls, Grades 4 – 5 Girls, Grades 5 – 8 Boys (unchanged voices) Grades 4 - 8 Girls, Grades 9 - 12
o Minnesingerso PTV Boys Training Choiro Choralierso Choraleo Ragazzi (PTV Boys)o Cantemus/PTV Singerso PTV Men /PTV Singers Changed Male Voices, Grades 9 - 12.
6. Rehearsal Times and Locations.
7. How much does the choir cost?The Pembina Trails School Division provides some funding for PTV covering some of the administrativecosts. The majority of our funding, however, comes from registration costs, concert ticket sales, andother fundraising initiatives. These fees cover such things as:
• Camp and touring costs for Chorale, Ragazzi (PTV Boys), Cantemus and PTV Men;
• All rentals of rehearsal facilities
• Uniform expenses and sheet music.
Registration Fees 2019-2020
The fees listed for Minnesingers, PTV Boys Training Choir and Choraliers include uniform fee of $20.00 and the $75.00 fundraising fee.
Minnesingers $265.00 *PTV Boys Training Choir $265.00 *Choraliers $285.00 *
The fees for the choirs listed below also include camp fees, $20.00 uniform fee and $75.00 fundraising fee.Tour fees are not included in the total registration cost.
$415.00 * $435.00 * $445.00 *
Ragazzi (PTV Boys)Chorale Cantemus/PTV Singers PTV Men/PTV Singers $445.00 *
Please Note: 1. No refunds on registration fees after June 2019.2. * Each registration fee includes a $75 fundraising fee. This fee may be “bought-back” through
three Parent Council supported Sobey’s and Superstore gift card and Mom’s Pantry campaigns.3. Out-of-division choristers are invited to audition for PTV. Out-of-division fees are $175 per
family plus the registration fee listed above.4. Camp fees may be refunded should a chorister in Ragazzi (PTV Boys), Chorale, PTV Men or
Cantemus withdraw from the program before September 13, 2019.
Day(s) Weekly Location
Thursday 1 hour
Thursday 1 hour
My Church Winnipeg
Ecole South Pointe School
Thursday 1.25 hours Canadian Mennonite University
Wednesday 2 hours Canadian Mennonite University 2 hours monthly Churchill Park United Church
Ensemble
Minnesingers
PTV Boys Training Choir
Choraliers
Ragazzi (PTV Boys)
plus one Saturday per month
Chorale Wednesday 2.5 hours Canadian Mennonite University
plus one Saturday per month 2 hours monthly Churchill Park United Church
Cantemus/PTV Men Monday 2.5 hours Canadian Mennonite University plus one Saturday per month
Time
4:45 – 5:45 pm
4:45 – 5:45 pm
5:30 – 6:45pm
5:30 – 7:30 pm10:00 – 12:00 am
5:00 – 7:30 pm 10:00 – 12:00 am
6:30 – 9:00 pm 10:00 – 12:00 am 2 hours monthly Churchill Park United Church
8. What is required of parents of PTV choristers?
• Understandably, a program as large as PTV cannot operate without the dedicated support of theparent community, and PTV provides parents many opportunities to participate in the activities ofthe organization. Along with being enthusiastic and supportive of your chorister’s participation inPTV, please volunteer your time in an area of PTV’s activities.
• Parents must also purchase such items as are necessary to complete the formal and casualuniforms for your child’s ensemble.
9. Where can I receive more information?If you would like more information on Pembina Trails Voices, please take a look at our website. Choirdescriptions, as well as other facets of the organization can be viewed on thewebsite:http://www.pembinatrails.ca/program/pembinatrailsvoices.Alternatively, you may call Dorothy Christie, PTV’s administrative assistant, at 204-488-1767 ext 1268.
10. How do I sign up?
• Be sure to read the attached “Request for Audition” form, fill in the required information, andreturn the form by Monday, April 22, 2019 to:
Pembina Trails Voices Auditions Att. Ms. Dorothy Christie, Administrative Secretary 181 Henlow Bay Winnipeg, MB R3Y 1M7 Fax to 488-2095
• Audition times and location will be sent in early May directly by phone, email or letter.
• Please arrive five minutes prior to their stated audition time.
• If the scheduled audition time is impossible for you, please call Ms. Christie at 488-1767 ext.1268to reschedule. However, understand that alternate times cannot be guaranteed.
• All prospective choristers will receive a letter notifying them of the audition results by Monday,June 3, 2019.
• Successful choristers will receive a registration package which must be completed and sent backto the Henlow Office by Friday, June 14, 2019.
This is an opportunity for your child to be a part of one of the most rewarding choir programs offered in the country. We are fortunate to have such a thriving choral community in Winnipeg and Manitoba, and I look forward to the prospect of having your child involved in Pembina Trails Voices and this incredible community.
Sincerely,
Valdine Anderson Artistic Director, Pembina Trails Voices
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PEMBINA TRAILS VOICES REQUEST FOR AUDITION
STUDENT INFORMATION (please print)
PARENT/GUARDIAN CONSENT
Has your child sung in the Pembina Trails Voice program before: Yes No
If yes, during which grades:
I read and understand that my signature indicates that the attached information regarding policiesand expectations is acceptable.
Parent/Guardian Signature Date
Please return completed form to: Pembina Trails Voices, Pembina Trails School Division 181 Henlow Bay, Winnipeg, MB R3Y 1M7 or fax to: 204.488.2095
Due by: Monday, April 22, 2019
For Office Use Only
Confirmed Audition Date: Time:
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Alternatively, applications can be made online at:https://www.pembinatrails.ca/affiliates/pembinatrailsvoices/About-Us/HowToJoin
Revised 09.07.2016/CKPembina Trails Voices Request for Auditions
Audition Repertoire: O Canada Other (title):
1 2 3 4 5 flat
General Vocal Characteristics: Intonation: sharp Breath Support: controlled Tone Quality: healthy clear warm
strong small big heavy pure breathy nasal
centred uncontrolled resonant light vibrato hard husky strained
MUSICALITY Phrasing: 1 2 3 4 5 Expressiveness: 1 2 3 4 5
Vocal Range: Rhythmic Reading: Echo Sing Intervals: 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5
Sight Singing: Sing 1, 3, 5 or 7 of Chord: 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5
Part Singing (Canon/other): 1 2 3 4 5
RECOMMENDED PART ASSIGNMENT: Soprano 1: Tenor: Soprano 2: Baritone: Alto 1: Bass: Alto 2:
COMMENTS (include assessment of quality of performance):
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Recommendation: Accepted Not Accepted Calibre: A B C D
Choir: Minnesingers PTV Boys TC Choraliers Chorale Ragazzi (Boys) PTV Men Cantemus
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