Murdale Baptist - 2026 SWOC Audition/Try-Out Form

Summer Week of Choir 2026
Try-Out Information Form

There is a lot of information to read here! Please indicate that you have read each section!

WHO:
Any child may try-out for any part or solo; however, you do NOT have to try-out to be part of SWOC! CHILDREN MUST COMMIT TO ATTENDING ALL DAY, EVERY DAY if they are rewarded a Special Part. We rehearse all day every day! NOT ALL children who audition will receive the part he or she desires. Please explain this to your child! I will prayerfully consider each child with the help of another adult, and try to match them with the available parts and groups.

I acknowledge I have read and understand the "WHO" section above and will explain this to my child(ren.)

Yes

WHEN: Auditions:
Friday, May 1, 2:00-5:00 PM; or Saturday, May 2, 9:00 AM-12:00 NOON, or
Friday, May 8, 2:00-5:00 PM; or Saturday, May 9, 9:00 AM-12:00 NOON.
Murdale Baptist Church, Foyer Entrance, Music Ministry Rooms (immediately to your right, up the stairs.)
Fill out measurement papers when you arrive. (Please know your child’s shirt, pant, and shoe sizes. We will have a measuring tape for other measurements we need for costuming.) Please call (618) 529-5800 and speak with our Church Secretary to make an appointment for your child.
Pre-Week Rehearsals for Soloists & Lead Roles:
May 30 and/or June 6, 9:00 AM-1:00 PM-Individuals & Groups will be scheduled.
PLUS June 13, 9:00 AM-3:00 PM Individuals & Groups-All Soloists, Speaking Lines, and Groups.
Other Pre-Week Rehearsals can be arranged for those with conflicts on these dates. Please indicate below.

I acknowledge that I have read and understand the "WHEN" section above and will call the Church Office to schedule an audition for my child(ren.)

Yes

WHAT:
Every child must sing a solo with an accompaniment track. (The SWOC musicals are performed with accompaniment tracks-without voices-and we must hear each child’s
ability to sing with a track. This is a different skill than singing along with a piano, guitar, recording artists, or a cappella!) You are welcome to bring your own accompaniment track or we can provide you with an accompaniment CD with a song from last year’s musical. You may pick up the CD from the church office anytime
after receiving this letter.

I acknowlege I have read and understand the "WHAT" section above and will arrange to pick up a CD for my child to practice with before auditions, or will provide my own.

Yes

DETAILS:
It is helpful if you have picked up your copy of this year’s musical and your child has listened and read through it. We will ask them if they have a preference for a part! During the tryout we will work with your child for 10 to 15 minutes. Please remain in the foyer during this time. This gives us an opportunity to work with your child one-on-one, without distractions. (I will have a lady assisting me during the auditions.) All children must put preparation into their auditions; they must know their songs well! Please inform your children that, in the interest of time, they might not be able to sing the entire song. After the child sings a portion of the song, we will ask the child to read a few lines from the script and imitate some easy choreography. If there is a question about any of this, do not hesitate to call me before the tryouts.

I acknowledge I have read and understand the "DETAILS" section above and will try to pick up a copy of this year's musical so that my child(ren) will be familiar with the roles.

Yes

PAPER WORK (You are filling this out right now!):
Please print your child’s name, your name, and sign the commitment at the bottom of this sheet showing that you will be responsible for your child’s memorizing the assigned part and preparing for the extra rehearsals on at least one of three weekends before SWOC: May 30, June 6, and/or 13. Remember also the required performances:
Saturday, June 20, 2026, 6:00 p.m. Performance #1 (Spirit Awards!)
Sunday, June 21, 2026, 6:00 p.m. Performance #2 (Character & Bible Quiz Awards!)

I acknowlege that I have read and understand the "PAPER WORK" section above.

Yes

"I agree to the above commitments"

Child's First Name

Child's Last Name

Parent's or Guardian's First Name

Parent's or Guardian's Last Name

I have registered the child listed above for Summer Week of Choir 2026.

Yes

I (we) have the following conflicts: (type "no conflicts" if there are none.)

Signature

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Summer Week of Choir 2026Try-Out Information Form

There is a lot of information to read here! Please indicate that you have read each section!

Summer Week of Choir 2026
Try-Out Information Form