Memorization Testing at Rehearsal on October 25 and November 8

Testing is how we get all singers on the same page so that we can have meaningful, musical experiences. They encourage the singers to practice at home and help us prepare for the concert. Singers must pass their testing to participate in the concert.

Our goal is for kids to be successful! We’re here to help them succeed.

How does testing work?

We always run the entire song through once as a group. If it is obvious that everyone is memorized, everyone instantly passes the test. If it’s clear that we need to run it more times, we place all of the singers in a large circle surrounding the room, have them all sing together, and walk in front of them and listen as they sing so that no singer is singled out or has to sing on their own.

If a singer is uncomfortable participating in this fashion, they may submit a practice session video of themselves singing the song from memory PRIOR TO THE TESTING REHEARSAL.

Here’s what you will need to have memorized:

Concordia and Virtuoso (grades 7-12)

O Holy Night, October 25
The First Nowell, October 25
Betelehemu, November 8

What if I’m absent?

You will need to submit your part, memorized, for each tested song through the Practice Sessions section on our website by midnight October 25.

What if I have extenuating circumstances?

Please email Erika McCauley.