Audition Requirement
•Bullet: A vocal audition is required for admission to the Choral Emphasis and for scholarship consideration
•Bullet: Audition early for the best chance at scholarship funding
Audition Options
•Bullet: In person on a scheduled Audition/Shadow Day
•Bullet: In person by individual appointment with the department chair
•Bullet: Video audition via YouTube link
•Bullet: Live audition via Zoom
Evaluation Criteria
•Bullet: An easily produced vocal tone of adequate size and pleasing quality
•Bullet: Good vocal musicianship, including pitch accuracy, rhythmic accuracy, legato phrasing, and dynamics
•Bullet: Expressiveness and communication of the song's emotional content
Teaching Interview
•Bullet: Faculty discuss prior experience, commitment, and career goals in music teaching during the audition visit
Video Audition Process
•Bullet: Email Dr. Matthew Harder (mharder@westliberty.edu) before submitting video
•Bullet: Upload an unedited video to YouTube or a similar service; basic trimming is acceptable
•Bullet: Applicant and instrument must be clearly visible, and audio must be clear and free from distortion
Contact
•Bullet: Dr. Matthew Harder, Department Chair: mharder@westliberty.edu
•Bullet: General inquiries: music@westliberty.edu
