Application materials for the 2016 workshop must be received by February 1, 2016.
Admission to the workshop is through competitive application. Interested applicants must submit the application form along with a reference statement, recording, and application fee. We encourage you to submit all application materials online.
- Only complete applications will be considered.
- Any physical application materials will become the property of the workshop and will not be returned.
- Applications received after the deadline will be considered only if space is available.
NOTE: Previous workshop participants must submit a new application form, a new recording, and a new reference statement (which may be written by the same person as before).
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Hard copies should be sent to:
Dr. Jenny Bent Sonoma State University 1801 East Cotati Avenue Rohnert Park, CA 94928 |
TimelineFebruary 1, 2016
Deadline for all application materials February 10 Complete applications reviewed March 13 Applicants notified of their admission status March 27 Registration materials due, with tuition and accommodation package fees Late applicants will be reviewed and notified on a case by case basis March 28 Late registration fee of $50 applies |
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There are 4 parts to the application process.
Questions? Contact Jenny Bent at: [email protected]
1. Application form
Note that you must complete the online application form in one session. Changes are not possible once the form has been submitted.
If you would like a copy for your records, you may print before hitting "submit."
You will be asked to provide the following information:
• Name and contact information
• Voice type, vocal range, and brief musical self-assessment
• Name and contact information for vocal reference
• Descriptions of your choral experience, vocal training, and workshop expectations
Click here to fill out the online application.
If you would like a copy for your records, you may print before hitting "submit."
You will be asked to provide the following information:
• Name and contact information
• Voice type, vocal range, and brief musical self-assessment
• Name and contact information for vocal reference
• Descriptions of your choral experience, vocal training, and workshop expectations
Click here to fill out the online application.
Remember, once you begin, you can't leave the form before you finish without starting over again!
If you prefer to mail in a hard copy of the application, please print the 3-page pdf below.
| 2016_chanticleer_application.pdf |
2. Letter of reference
One confidential reference must be submitted by a qualified teacher or conductor or other professional who can attest
to your musical talents and abilities. Select an individual who knows your present vocal characteristics and choral experience
to complete the Reference below.
to your musical talents and abilities. Select an individual who knows your present vocal characteristics and choral experience
to complete the Reference below.
The completed form may scanned and emailed or printed and mailed directly by referees to Sonoma State University.
Completed reference forms submitted by the applicant will not be accepted.
Your application is not considered complete until we receive your reference statement.
Your application is not considered complete until we receive your reference statement.
| 2016_chanticleer_vocal_reference.pdf |
3. Audition recording
All applicants must submit a recent a cappella recording as part of the application process. A digital file submitted via email is preferred, but a CD is acceptable. Professional-level recording is not necessary (a “living-room recording” is fine); however, it needs to be of sufficient quality that a fair assessment can be made. The workshop directors will listen to candidates’ recordings for type of voice and for musicality, including tonality and pitch. This review will help them select workshop participants and repertoire for the chamber ensembles and give them a head start on workshop preparations.
There are two parts to the audition recording.
There are two parts to the audition recording.
- Song: You may sing any song of your choice. Sing your song a cappella.
- Vocalise: Sing a variety of scales and arpeggios that demonstrate your lower, middle, and upper range as well as your dynamic capabilities.
Please submit electronic recordings via email as .mp3 or .mp4 files only. Do not submit .wav files. You may use a number of free applications to convert CD audio files to the .mp3 format, including iTunes - http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/
Before emailing the file(s) to us, please be sure that the name of the file follows the pattern below and includes both your first and last name, voice part, and the kind of singing sample, and the suffix .mp3 or .mp4.
For example:
Before emailing the file(s) to us, please be sure that the name of the file follows the pattern below and includes both your first and last name, voice part, and the kind of singing sample, and the suffix .mp3 or .mp4.
For example:
- Doe_John_Tenor_Song.mp3
- Doe_John_Tenor_Vocalise.mp4
You may also mail us a CD recording at the address above. Please be sure to label the CD with your full name and voice part.
SUGGESTED REPERTOIRE
Please sing a song of your choice. Your song must be performed a cappella.
The songs below are suggestions only and include accompaniment.
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Soprano
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Alto/Countertenor
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Tenor
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Bass
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4. Application fee payment
Please make your $30 check payable to Sonoma State University and send to the address above.
Your application is not considered complete until we receive your application fee.
