High School Falcon Choral Festival

2022 BGSU Falcon Choral Festival!
HOSTED BY THE BGSU COLLEGIATE
CHORALE
Friday, November 4, 2022
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Audition Information
Applicants should fill out the online application form and upload an audio recording by September 25. Singers may choose one of two options for their recording submission:
· Option 1: A class A or B solo from the OMEA Solo and Ensemble required repertoire list. (Previously recorded selections for an OMEA Virtual Solo and Ensemble Event or OMEA All-State Choir auditions are acceptable.)
OR
· Option 2: Excerpts from the following 2 selections for the 2022 BGSU Falcon Choral Festival.
o “Homeland” Grace Coberly
- Measures 17-24
o “I Will Be a Child of Peace” arr. Elaine Hagenberg
- Measures 33-42
o Please record both excerpts using the provided guiding audio track and upload as a single audio file
*Application form w/ recording upload link*
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Festival Timeline
September 25 Applications and audition recordings due
October 3 Applicants notified of acceptance
October 17 Registration ($35) Due
November 4 2022 Falcon Choral Festival!
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Festival Highlights
· 8:30 AM Registration
The day will include rehearsals, sectionals, and workshops with Dr. Schnipke, the Collegiate Chorale and other members of the BGSU College of Musical Arts Faculty. There will also be an opportunity for festival participants to attend rehearsals of Volaré (formerly Women’s Chorus) and Men’s Chorus and to interact personally with current BGSU students.
· 8:00 PM Concert with the BGSU Collegiate Chorale
· Registration includes lunch and dinner at the BGSU Oaks Dining Hall.
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Festival Repertoire
I Will Be A Child of Peace arr. Elaine Hagenberg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XroUGSdwbBY
Tshotsholoza arr. Jeffery Ames
https://www.giamusic.com/store/resource/tshotsholoza-satb-print-wlg139
Magnificat (movement I) Francesco Durante
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8d8uhWuYh4U
It Takes a Village Joan Szymko
https://www.joanszymko.com/works/ind/it-takes-village
Homeland Grace Coberly
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLR04-JsdXY
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Questions? Email choralfestival@bgsu.edu
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Link to Collegiate Chorale webpage
Link to Dr. Schnipke webpage
Updated: 11/01/2022 02:59PM