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Milford Mill Academy

3800 Washington Avenue Windsor Mill, MD 21244

Vocal Music

2020-2021 Assessment Guidelines

The Vocal Music prime at Milford Mill Academy prepares students for solo and ensemble performances in a

variety of musical genres including opera and musical theatre. Course work includes vocal fundamentals and

technique, sight reading, and music history, theory, and criticism. Students may also work with music

technology, recording, and engineering.

BCPS Magnet Transportation Information: Transportation is provided for students who are zoned for high

schools in the Northwest or Southwest areas.

Magnet Coordinator(s): Shandria Proctor (443) 809-0660 [email protected]

Magnet Application Deadline: Friday, November 15, 2019

Applications are available at the BCPS Magnet Programs’ Web site (www.tinyurl.com/BCPSMagnet) beginning

at 12:00 noon on Monday, September 16, 2019. Applications must be submitted on or before Friday,

November 15, 2019. Late applications are not processed.

You are encouraged to apply online or submit a paper application. Both methods are available from the

BCPS Magnet Programs’ Web Site (www.tinyurl.com/BCPSMagnet).

Online applications may be submitted until 1:00 p.m. on Friday, November 15, 2019. To apply online,

you will need an active email account.

Paper applications must be postmarked on or before Friday, November 15, 2019.

Dates To Remember

Magnet Showcase Event: Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019 10 am-12 pm

Assessment Date(s): Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019 9 am - 12 pm

By appointment only. Appointment must be scheduled by Wednesday, November 20, 2019.

Assessment Prep Assistance: Study Guide included

Inclement Weather Date: Thursday, Jan. 9, 2020 4-8 pm

Final Score Calculation: Determined from Assessment Score only. See Evaluation Components & Self-Evaluation (included) for more information.

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Assessment Guidelines 2020-2021 2

Prior to the Assessment This MUST be completed prior to coming to the assessment.

Schedule an Assessment: Applicants must attend the school-based assessment for the program to

which they applied. Individual assessment appointments must be scheduled no later than Wednesday, November 20, 2019. Schedule your appointment online on the BCPS Online Magnet Application System

Web site (www.bcpsonlineapplication.com/apply) or call BCPS Magnet Programs at (443) 809-4127 (NOT BOTH).

Review included Study Guide to understand and prepare for the assessment appointment.

Prepare 2 Musical Selections

Prepare 2 copies of EACH Musical Selections

On the Day of the Assessment

It is the responsibility of the parent(s) to: ensure that the applicant attends the assessment on the scheduled date and time. contact the schools if scheduled magnet assessment appointments conflict.

Failure to attend an assessment WILL result in disqualification.

On-Site Registration

Arrival: Applicants should arrive 15 minutes prior to the appointment time and will register in the main lobby. Applicants arriving more than 15 minutes after the scheduled appointment time will not be allowed into the testing area.

Accompaniment Information: Applicants should be accompanied by at least one parent. Parents may remain in the building during the assessment or return to the school within 1.5 hours.

Assessment Duration: 1.5 hours

What to Bring (see Study Guide for details): o 2 copies of EACH Musical Selection o Suggested attire

Unforeseen Illness or Emergency: If the applicant cannot attend or complete the scheduled assessment

due to an unforeseen illness or emergency, please immediately contact Milford Mill Academy at

(443) 809-0660. Please be aware that assessments will not be rescheduled without documentation verifying

the illness or emergency.

Inclement Weather: In the event that school activities are cancelled due to inclement weather, magnet

assessments will be postponed. Postponed assessments will occur on the designated inclement weather date.

All emergency closing and cancellation information will be posted on the BCPS automated information line,

(443) 809-5555. Closings and cancellation announcements may also be made through local media.

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Assessment Description

(See Study Guide for details)

Applicants will perform two musical selections an dcomplete a theory assessment, a sight reading, and an aural skills assessment.

Applicants must attend and complete the school-based assessment for the program to which they applied.

Documented testing accommodations, as appropriate to the assessment, will be provided.

Placement Prior to the Lottery: According to Superintendent’s Rule 6400, at the high school level, where the number of qualified applicants exceeds the number of available seats, up to 20% of the seats may first be filled with candidates who achieve a minimum of 80% of the admission criteria and who score the highest scores on the magnet assessments. The remaining seats will be filled using the centralized random lottery selection process from the remaining pool of applicants.

Directions

From I-695: Take Exit 18B, toward Randallstown (MD-26/Liberty Rd.) Merge onto Liberty Rd northbound towards Randallstown. Turn right onto Washington Ave. Milford Mill Academy is on the left From Liberty Rd. Southbound: Turn left onto Washington Ave. Milford Mill Academy is on the left



Evaluation Components & Self Evaluation

DO NOT include this worksheet with your application.

Assessment Information:

All assessments must be scheduled by Wednesday, November 20, 2019.

It is the responsibility of the parent to ensure that the student is on time and prepared for each assessment.

Failure to attend and complete an assessment will disqualify the applicant and admission into the magnet program will be denied.

Evaluation Component Point Values

Two Musical Selections 60 pts

Interview 10 pts

Essay 10 pts

Theory, Sight Reading & Aural Skills Assessment

20 pts

TOTAL 100 pts



STUDY GUIDE

Documented accommodations, as appropriate to the assessment, will be provided.

Prior to the Assessment Applicants are encouraged to seek assistance in preparation for the audition. Your middle school teacher may be your best resource. A Pre-Audition Workshop is also available (see page one for details). Musical Selections: This MUST be completed prior to coming to the assessment. Applicants should prepare two contrasting pieces that show their vocal strengths. Initiative and commitment are essential in the GT Vocal Music program. It is expected that the student will take responsibility for finding his or her songs. Applicants will need to learn the assessment songs they will sing, from memory.

Selection 1: The first selection must be:

An Art Song, Aria or selection from a Broadway musical.

Include piano accompaniment. An accompanist may be present however applicants are welcome to

bring their own accompanists taped instrumental only accompaniment.

Applicants must provide their own sheet music. Applicants must bring one set of music for

the judges and one for the accompanist. Copies must be legible and in the key in which the

selection is to be performed. If a photocopy is used for the accompanist, it must be placed in a three-

ring binder and must be able to rest upright on the piano rack without closing or falling off.

A list of suggested vocal music resources is provided in this document.

Selection 2: The second selection must be:

Any suitable song of the applicant’s choice. This may include any style or genre appropriate to the applicant.

Performed a cappella. This song should further demonstrate the singer’s full range and vocal ability.

Applicants are welcome but NOT required to perform the selection “Simple Gifts” (included) as the a

cappella selection.

At the Assessment Two Vocal Musical Selections: Applicants will perform the selections as prepared prior to the assessment (see above). The judges will evaluate students on the basis of musical accuracy and expression, alignment/body use, breath management, tone quality and the potential for further creative development. Theory, Sight Reading & Aural Skills: Applicants will complete a brief theory assessment including a written component, melodic and rhythmic sight reading and a simple aural skills assessment. Interview: Applicants will be interviewed during the audition. Questions for the interview portion of the audition will concern why the applicant wants to be part of the magnet, what the applicant can offer the program, areas of strength, and leadership skills. Essay: Applicants will write a brief response to a question posed immediately prior to the audition. Suggested Attire: Professional attire is expected. Recommended appropriate dress is dark slacks/knee-length skirts and dress shoes with little heel or dress pants and a tie.



Vocal Music Suggested Resources

Any song in the following books, or songs like them, is an acceptable Broadway song:

Kids’ Broadway Songbook. Hal Leonard, publisher.

The Singer’s Musical Theatre Anthology (Soprano/Mezzo-soprano or Alto/Tenor/ Baritone or Bass), Hal Leonard, publisher.

Each voice classification has several volumes. Any song from any volume for the student’s voice class is acceptable.

Any song in the following books, or songs like them, is an acceptable art song:

Easy Songs for Beginning Sopranos/Mezzo-sopranos. Joan Frey Boytim; editor, G. Schirmer, publisher.

Easy Songs for Beginning Altos/Tenors/Baritones. Joan Frey Boytim; editor, G. Schirmer, publisher.

Easy Songs for Beginning Basses. Joan Frey Boytim; editor, G. Schirmer, publisher.

First Book of Soprano Solos/Mezzo-soprano Solos. Joan Frey Boytim; editor, G. Schirmer, publisher.

First Book of Altos/Tenor/Baritone Solos. Joan Frey Boytim; editor, G. Schirmer, publisher.

First Book of Bass Solos. Joan Frey Boytim; editor, G. Schirmer, publisher.

Each voice classification has several volumes. Any song from any volume for the student’s voice class is acceptable.

24, 26 or 28 Italian Arias

The song collection books referenced above are available at:

Music and Arts. 1940 York Road, Lutherville/Timonium. 410-453-0814

Menchey Music Services. 2444 Broad Avenue (off Padonia Road), Timonium. 410-543-6635

Stu’s Music Shop. 723 Baltimore Boulevard, Westminster. 410-876-7585

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