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YPAS Vocal Music Department

Vocal Music Department Overview

What will students do in vocal music at YPAS? Participate in choral ensembles and small groups that

are focused on educating the student in classical singing.

Students will learn art song repertoire and choral repertoire of many different styles and genres

Attention will be paid to the student’s growth as an individual in terms of their solo singing and ensemble singing.

Vocal Music Department Overview

What kinds of skills are taught in YPAS vocal? Vocal technique based in the Italianate school of

singing. Music literacy, especially skill of music reading

without the need of piano or rote learning. Understanding of scores at a higher level than merely

being able to sing it. Artistry rather that simply being technically correct

Courses offered

Vocal Development 1 (Freshmen/new students)

Vocal Development 2Concert Choir (9th-12th)Ladies Ensemble (9th-12th)Gentlemen’s Ensemble (9th-12th)Chamber Choir (11th-12th)Opera Workshop (offered in select years)Vocal Pedagogy and Repertoire (offered in

select years)

Performance Opportunities

Fall Solo Recitals4 Mainstage Choir Concerts including a

Major Works Concert with orchestraVariety Show/Pops concertOpera productions Musicals (in conjunction with Musical

Theatre and Theatre departments)Performances with professional community

groups (Louisville Orchestra, Bourbon Baroque, WUOL)

Honor Choirs and Extras

All-CountyAll-StateACDA Regional and National Honor ChoirInvited Choirs to Conventions such as

Kentucky Music Educators, Intercollegiate Men’s Choruses, American Choral Director’s Association

Travel Opportunities

Co-curricular and extra-curricular travel opportunities

Tours during the school year for conferences and performances within the US (2014 NYC, 2016 Chattanooga, TN for ACDA)

Summer enrichment tours to Europe and the Americas, hopefully soon to Asia, and Africa (these are summer enrichment opportunities that are optional for the edification and experience of our students) (Italy 2013, Costa Rica 2016)

Why do students come to YPAS?

Usually it is because they want immersion in a place with like minded students.

They understand that at YPAS music is a discipline not a hobby or just a fun class. This leads to high quality performance which is fun, but to get the most out of it, a lot of work is involved.

They want to achieve on a high level Many want to pursue music beyond high

school.

How to Apply/Audition

Go to www.ypas.org and follow the link to apply.Or go to www.ypaschoirs.com go to the “About”

page and click the audition button. Submit required hard copy materials to Kathleen

Kronauer at YPAS. Resume Picture Transcripts Essay Two teacher recommendations who can talk about your

artistic capability (middle school choir director, private voice teacher, other music professionals. Please no relatives)

How to Apply/Audition Cont.

Ms. Kronauer will send you an audition datePrepare two selections

An art song or folk song A song of your choice (should show vocal potential. A

current radio song is not recommended)Sight singing- you will be given a short

melody to read at sight with 1 minute of preparation time. If you are currently in middle school choir, this will not be new to you.