All-State Choir – Scale Requirements

Scales will replace sight-reading at the 2nd round audition.

Each student must sing all scales using the starting pitch indicated for their voice part below. Scales must be sung a cappella using solfege, numbers, or a neutral syllable. Recommended tempo for scales is quarter note = 66-80. Each singer must sing two scales, each one ascending and descending.

Soprano 1:  E above middle C; G above middle C

Soprano 2:  E above middle C; A below middle C

Alto 1:  D above middle C; G below middle C

Alto 2:  D above middle C; F below middle C

Tenor 1:  F below middle C; A below middle C

Tenor 2:  G Below Middle C; C below middle C

Bass 1:  E below middle C; A below C3 (the C below middle C)

Bass 2:  D below middle C; F below C3 (the C below middle C)