Participation in Simpson Productions is open to all Simpson College students.
Simpson Productions & Choral Program Fall 2023
PARTICIPATION IN SIMPSON PRODUCTIONS & THE SIMPSON COLLEGE CHORAL PROGRAM IS OPEN TO ALL SIMPSON COLLEGE STUDENTS.
- Sun., 8/27, 5:30-9:30 pm Choral & Into the Woods General Auditions
- Mon., 8/28, 2:00-5:00 pm Choral & Into the Woods General Auditions
- Tues., 8/29, 6:00-9:00 pm Good Kids Auditions; Chamber Singers Callbacks after Choir
- Wed. 8/30, 6:00-9:00 pm Good Kids & Into the Woods Callbacks if needed
Simpson College Choral and Into the Woods Auditions
- What should I prepare? Prepare a 2-3 minute excerpt of an art song, folk song, or aria which you feel best demonstrates your vocal quality, breath support, phrasing, range, and musicality. Please, no pop songs for this audition. Art songs in languages other than English are welcome, but not required. An accompanist will be provided. Be sure to bring a copy of the music for the pianist.
- What if I don't have any music prepared to sing? Other material can be provided for you to use at the audition. These are open auditions and we will make every effort to hear you.
- Is there a form I need to fill out? Yes. There is one form to fill out that will have questions about participation in the choral program and being involved with Simpson Productions. You only need to fill out the form once. Scan the QR code to access the form:
- Where will I audition? Auditions are in Duncan Hall in the Amy Robertson Music Building.
- When should I arrive? Please check in 15-minutes prior to your audition. It is recommended that you warm up on your own prior to check in. There are practice rooms on the main floor of the music building, which are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
- What should I expect during the audition? This is a chance for the voice area faculty and theatre director to meet you and hear you sing. First, you will sing your prepared song excerpt, then you will be led through a series of vocal exercises demonstrating tonal memory, rhythmic and melodic sight-singing ability. While music reading is a strong asset, it is NOT a requirement to join the Simpson College Choir. The faculty will evaluate your range, tone quality, intonation, and musicality.
Audition Procedure
Greetings and Introductions
Song/Aria
Vocalization (range and comfortable tessitura)
Tonal Memory
Sight-reading
Sign up for a choral/Into the Woods audition time by scanning this QR code:
Questions about choral auditions? Contact Director of Simpson College Choral Activities, Jon Arnold, jon.arnold@simpson.edu. Questions about Into the Woods or getting involved with Simpson Productions? Contact Simpson Productions producer, Jennifer Nostrala, jennifer.nostrala@simpson.edu.
Callbacks for Chamber Singers will be Tuesday, Aug. 30 following choir. Information about the piece for the callback will be provided at a later date.
Good Kids Auditions
- What should I prepare? For the audition memorize and rehearse a 90-second contemporary dramatic monologue. (If you are new to auditioning, we will provide a monologue for you to use for a cold-read.)
- Is there a form I need to fill out? Yes. There is one form to fill out that will have questions about participation in the choral program and being involved with Simpson Productions. You only need to fill out the form once. Scan the QR code to access the form.
- Where will I audition? Auditions are in Room 202, in Blank Performing Arts Center (BPAC), second floor.
- When should I arrive? Arrive 15-minutes before your audition time and check in.
- What should I expect during the audition? When you come into BPAC 202 introduce yourself and your audition piece. You will then perform your monologue. After you have performed your monologue, Ann Woldt, the director of the production, may have some questions for you.
- Sign up for a Good Kids audition time by scanning this QR code:
Questions about Good Kids? Contact the Ann Woldt, the director of the show and chair of the theatre arts department, ann.woldt@simpson.edu