2023-2024 'Swingbeat' - LHS Jazz Choir Application
Must be in 10th, 11th or 12th grade in the ‘22-’23 school year.
9th Graders can be considered if there are not enough upperclassman to fill the spots, 
but a year of Concert Choir is preferred first!  WE REALLY NEED A Drummer!

In order to try out for ‘Swingbeat’, you must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher (3.0 is preferred)
And you cannot be failing any classes!

Thank you for your interest in auditioning for the 2023-2024 LHS Jazz Choir.
This year there is a 2 part process to auditioning for Jazz Choir.
1- Application - The application contains 3 important parts;
1- Student section
2- Parent section
3- Teacher reference section
2- Audition - The auditions will be held before and after school and during 1st lunch on
May 17 and 18. The time slots will be on the LHS CHOIR Room door.  
 Auditions will consist of ‘range testing’ (to see what part you actually sing), singing of ‘The National Anthem’ a cappella and scatting. INSTRUMENTALISTS – prepare a song and be ready to play along to a basic blues progression

Being in the LHS Jazz Choir is both a privilege and responsibility. The Jazz Choir gets to do many fun and exciting performances and trips throughout the school year. Because of these trips there is a high demand on each individual to know their music and work hard to make the group as a whole sound their best. The LHS Jazz Choir also represents Lakewood High School. It is important for each individual to realize that they need to be a great citizen who represents our school, your teacher (me) and your fellow choir members, well. It is also important that they are a TEAM PLAYER who can work well with others.

STUDENT SECTION

Name _________________________________  Grade (’23-’24)  ______________________

GPA _____________________			Vocal Part _____________________________  
For ‘out of school’ performances and events students must maintain good standings in their classes, grades are IMPORTANT!

Vocal Groups I have been in ____________________________________________________
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Instrument ___________________________ (piano, bass, electric guitar, drums)

Years I have played my instrument /Background (lessons or groups)_____________________
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Do you read music?  	YES (completely)    	YES (I can follow music)    	
	
		KIND-OF (I have a basic understanding, but not confident)   	NO (I don’t read music at all)

Do you have a good sense of rhythm?    YES      I THINK SO        NO         UNSURE

Why I want to be in the LHS Jazz Choir? ____________________________________________
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Strengths I can bring to the LHS Jazz Choir__________________________________________
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PARENT SECTION

Name(s) _________________________________  Student _____________________________
Address ______________________________________________________________________
Phone ___________________________________  Email ______________________________

Do you support your student in trying out for the LHS Jazz Choir?   YES    NO

If you student is accepted into the LHS Jazz Choir there are several financial responsibilities attached to being in this group. They must purchase their uniform (approx $70-$110), help pay for fees for festivals and traveling expenses for trips. Yes, we have a wonderful music booster group (NLIMBO) that does help us fundraise for their items and events, BUT you can only fundraise so much and only earn funds when effort is put forth. 

IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT EVERY 'Swingbeat' member to attend ALL COMPETITIONS AND BIG EVENTS. As a parent are you committed to helping fundraise and/or fund your student so that they will be attending all events?         		     YES          NO

2023-2024, 'Swingbeat' will have multiple 'out of school' performances including a few big trips... PLEASE... make sure that you are committed to help your student fundraise and/or fund and be committed to participate in all of these events. For ‘out of school’ performances and events students must maintain good standings in their classes, grades are IMPORTANT!

I understand the financial obligations and am willing to support my child financially (through funding and/or help with fundraising) if they are accepted into the LHS Jazz Choir?    YES    NO

PARENT SIGNATURE ________________________________

TEACHER REFERENCE

List 3 Teachers/Staff Members that you would like me to contact for your reference.
1 - ________________________________________
2 - ________________________________________
3 - ________________________________________

APPLICATIONS ARE DUE TO MRS. TRAPP BY Wed, May 17th at NOON! Contact Mrs Trapp with questions – ktrapp@lwsd.wednet.edu