Audition Information for Brebeuf Vocal Ensembles and Piano Studio
When choosing to study at Brebeuf Jesuit, students have the opportunity to explore interests and passions while experiencing an array of enrichment opportunities. The Brebeuf Jesuit Visual and Performing Arts Department teaches students to be creative, collaborative, compassionate, and confident. Additionally, studies have shown that students who participate in music-related activities during high school benefit academically.
What are the vocal elective options?
For vocalists who would like to start in a beginner-level class, we offer The Vocal Studio Masterclass. This semester-long course does not require an audition.
For vocalists who would like to start in a more advanced vocal ensemble, we offer three Vocal Ensemble Classes: Men’s Glee, Bella Valiente, and Varsity Singers. These courses do require a vocal audition, and see below for the vocal audition details and logistics.
Click here to learn more about the Brebeuf Jesuit Vocal Program and elective options.
What are the piano elective options?
For pianists who would like to start in a beginner-level class, we offer Piano I. This is a semester-long course that does not require an audition.
For pianists who would like to start in a more advanced piano course, we offer Piano II and Piano III. These courses do require a piano audition, and see below for the piano audition details and logistics.
Click here to learn more about the Brebeuf Jesuit Piano Studio elective options.
Piano and Vocal Audition Details
We offer both piano and vocal auditions for musicians who desire to begin in an advanced piano course or advanced vocal ensemble at Brebeuf Jesuit. This helps to ensure that students are placed in the appropriate ensemble for their skill level. There is a place for all musicians and skill levels in piano and vocal ensembles!
To register for an audition, go to the enrollment checklist in the Parent Portal.
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Available Audition Dates
- April 15 and 18; 3:00-6:00 p.m.
- April 17; 3:00-5:00 p.m.
- If these available dates and times do not work please contact Mr. Tippel at mtippel@brebeuf.org to schedule a time outside of these schedule times.
Additional Details
- 10 minutes per student.
- Arrive at least 10 minutes early.
- Park in the Visitor Lot and enter through Door #1 (Main Entrance). You will be greeted and checked in by a current Brebeuf vocal or piano student.
- A room will be available to warm-up and practice prior to your audition.
- Auditions will take place in the Chapel, right inside the Main Entrance.
Please fill out and submit to mtippel@brebeuf.org or bring to your audition this vocal placement form.
Audition Resources
Print or view online the following songs and use the links to prepare for your vocal or piano placement audition. Students are also welcome, but not required, to bring one other piece of music to perform.
Ladies – Goodnight, My Someone (m.1-23)
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Sheet music: Goodnight My Someone_Ladies
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Vocal Recording: Goodnight My Someone-The Music Man
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Accompaniment: Goodnight My Someone-Accomp
Gentlemen – The Impossible Dream (m.1-18)
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Sheet music: Impossible Dream_Men
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Vocal Recording: The Impossible Dream
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Accompaniment: The Impossible Dream_2_Accomp
All – Gloria (refrain); learn your voice part (soprano, alto, tenor, bass)
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Ladies learn both Soprano and Alto. Gentlemen learn Baritone
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Sheet music: Gloria_SAB
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Vocal Recording: Gloria_Mass of Joy and Peace
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Soprano Part: Gloria_Soprano
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Alto Part: Gloria_Alto
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Baritone Part: Gloria_Baritone
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Accompaniment Recording: Gloria_Accomp
Piano – The Spinning Song
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Sheet music: The Spinning Song
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Piano Tutorial: Click here