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Audition & Elective Information

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Drama Track Audition info in section below
Music Track Audition Form
DRAMA CAMP AUDITIONS

Hello Drama Campers!
We are excited that you have decided to join us this summer for Drama Camp!
ALL Drama Campers will participate in vocal auditions ONLINE. We provide you with explicit instructions for how to do this – the instructional video we provide will walk you step-by-step of how to send us a link to your audition video. Please take the time to read the instructions and watch the video – it will be worth your time to do so.
We look forward to working with each of you this summer!
~The Directors

Drama Camp Online Audition Instructions:

Instructional Video can be found here. This instructional video will reference a sample audition video which can be found here.

  1. Choose a song to sing – a song from a musical of your choice (NOTE: a hymn is no longer an appropriate choice of song for the audition process).
  2. Secure a pianist to play for you. Piano accompaniment is REQUIRED – no a capella music will be accepted.
  3. Videotape yourself auditioning for the musical (you can use a laptop, cell phone, or video camera for this – as long as it will enable you to upload the file online).
    • Video includes a full-body shot of you, your music (if needed), and a piano accompaniment (NO props or embellishments of ANY kind, please). We don’t NEED to see the piano in the video – just need to hear it.
    • Introduce yourself (first and last names, please!), as well as the song you are choosing to sing – be confident, clear, and LOUD!
    • Sing only ONE verse plus chorus of the song you choose – the video should be only 2 minutes in length maximum.Feel free to be expressive and creative in your interpretation of your song – use your hands to gesture and feet to move (if applicable) and don’t forget to use your facial expression to draw us in!
    • Finish the video with a simple “thank you.”
  4. Save your video as a file onto your computer – please name your file with your actual name and “Audition Video” (i.e. SallyBrownAuditionVideo).
  5. Sign up for a free, online account at YouTube (gmail users already have an account).
  6. Once you’ve created your personal YouTube account, log in to YouTube.
  7. Upload your recording onto YouTube. In the dropdown box, choose “Unlisted” or “Public” as the viewing setting for your video. Double click on the video file you want to upload.
  8. Click “Done” to confirm processing on the YouTube screen.
  9. Copy the URL link of your video and paste it onto the space provided for you at the end bottom of the Online Audition form.
  10. Be sure to fill out the Online Audition Form in its entirety and click “submit.”
  11. Questions? Email Mrs. Angela.Morris@mbu.edu.
2026 MUSIC ELECTIVE A

ELECTIVE A options

Campers will be given the opportunity to choose their own electives for the scheduled elective times. Electives are for those campers in band, piano, and strings who are at camp in the afternoon (not morning-only campers).

2026 Electives A
Percussion Ensemble: Percussionists and pianists are strongly encouraged to participate in the percussion ensemble. Restrictions: 8th grade and up.
Beginning Hand Chimes: Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be part of a human keyboard? Find out as you experience the fun of hand chimes for yourself! Learn the basics of chime ringing and techniques culminating in a final performance on Thursday night.* Restrictions: 8th grade and younger. No prior experience with chimes or hand bells necessary.
Chamber Groups: Musicians will be grouped into trios and quartets with camp faculty. Prepared groups will perform in piano concert.* Restrictions: Only for intermediate to advanced-level musicians in 8th grade and up. Campers must be registered by May 1 to be in a Chamber Group.
Beginning Piano: This class is for campers wanting to learn the basics of playing piano! After learning about correct posture/hand position, the white keys, and finger numbers, campers will learn how to do basic chording and play some impressive pieces. Restrictions: None
Conducting: Conducting is a crash course in the basics of time beating, cueing, and expression for the beginning director. After learning conducting and score-reading basics, campers will have hands-on opportunities during class sessions. Restrictions: None.
Singing Rounds: Relax and learn beautiful songs that sound stunning when sung as rounds. Restrictions: None.

Fast Paced Theory 101 Review: This fast-paced theory elective is a refresher course for those who have already studied theory and need a quick review. This elective will also help you review the basics at so that you can test out of remedial theory as a university music major or minor: Topics reviewed: Day 1: Key Signatures and Circle of Fifths, Day 2: Intervals Day 3: Major/Minor Scales and Scale Degree Names Day 4: Major, Minor, Diminished, and Augmented Chords. Restrictions: Must be fluent in note reading bass and treble clefs and 8th grade or up.

 

*All elective performances are tentative. Check Thursday Facebook post for finalized performance plan.

2026 MUSIC ELECTIVE B

Elective B

2026 Electives B

Beginning Percussion: This is for campers with no percussion experience. Develop the proper techniques for playing various percussion instruments and enjoy playing a simple percussion piece. Restrictions: 8th grade and younger.
Intermediate Hand Chimes: Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be part of a human keyboard? Find out as you experience the fun of hand chimes for yourself! Learn the basics of chime ringing and techniques culminating in a Thursday night performance.* Restrictions: 8th grade and up. Must be fluent in reading notes and rhythm. No prior experience with chimes or hand bells necessary
Music Wellness: Learn strategies for relaxation and wellness as a musician. Topics will include learning exercises for reducing with performances anxiety, stretches for preventing injuries and promoting relaxation, and strategies for avoiding burnout. Restrictions: None
Song/Hymn Writing: Write a song/hymn in one week. Learn strategies to begin writing your own songs/hymns. Restrictions: None.
Song Leading for Church: Learn and practice the basics for song leading in your local church. Campers will have numerous hands-on opportunities during the class sessions. Restrictions: None.
Singing Rounds: Relax and learn beautiful songs that sound stunning when sung as rounds. Restrictions: None.
Music Game Time: Have a blast testing your music knowledge playing games such as Jeopardy, Twister, Who Wants to be a Millionaire, and more. Restrictions: None

*All elective performances are tentative. Check Thursday Facebook post for finalized performance plan.

STRING AUDITION INFO
  • Please fill outhe Music Track Audition Form (top of this page)
    • No one will be excluded from the orchestra on the basis of this audition.
  • Audition questionaire due by May 1.
  • Music will be available later