The YCA selects its 80 participants from high school-aged students who have auditioned live or by recording. It is recommended that singers in the vicinity of audition sites schedule a live audition. Students accepted into the Youth Choral Academy are expected to be participants in their school music program.
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Your audition is the first big step to your YCA experience.
Auditions are open through March 12, 2004. Students are expected to demonstrate their abilities by singing several exercises and a movement from one of the works to be performed by the YCA.
On the following pages you'll find complete procedures and music samples for this year's auditions.
Audition Tips
from YCA Singers
"When you audition, just be yourself and sing without fear. The YCA has many different types of singers, from all walks of life. It will be the greatest experience for you, ever!"
- Rachel Weirichs
"Practice hard for the audition and get everything perfect. It's well worth the effort."
- Kenny Westcott
"If you're thinking about auditioning, you will have the opportunity to sing with the greatest, most inspiring singers and musicians in the world, and it will change your life forever."
- Megan Williams