r/acappella

I'm so scared. I have auditions for my school A Capellas in a month and I found out they ask for a sight-reading demonstration.

I've always learned songs by ear, and if I get a starting note sometimes I can follow along with music very roughly, but I've never sight-read anything since I'm completely self-taught.

I know I'm likely just gonna have to study(?) / practice and work away at learning, but does anyone have tips that help with the learning process that might save me (or at least make things a little more efficient)?

I've also heard we'll have a "blending" section where I'll be singing my part within a quartet. I have no clue how to practice for this---is it just luck of the draw for if my voice is a good blend with the group?

Ok so for context I have zero musical experience (I don’t know my vocal range, I can’t read music, and I’ve never performed) But I love to sing and i (think?) i’m decent so i wanted to try something new and audition for a few of my college acapella groups. The problem is i’ve been so worked up about picking a song and i’m nervous about singing in front of people (to be in acapella you have to sing, crazyyy thought guys) I think I fall somewhere between mezzo soprano or alt but I don’t know what song etiquette really is for these types of auditions. Can i belt? should i be chest voice the whole time? should the song be slower or pop-ish? Pls help your girl out auditons are a week away and i still don’t know what to sing. I have a list of songs that are maybe’s but I don’t know which is better for standard.

Like ICCA, regional competitions, stuff like that. Some golden number that'll hit the limits for a lot of competitive stuff like that and keep doors open.

Hi - I have an audition for a city group next week and Britney Spears is my favorite artist (I’m a male so obviously I sing lower than her). I was thinking of doing one of her songs for my audition since I really like to sing upbeat, poppy songs, but would this be looked down upon since they’re usually not using as expansive of a range.

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Next Generation is an established Pop/R&B vocal group currently rebuilding its lineup. We already have 3 members and are looking for 1–2 talented male vocalists to complete the group.
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Male singers — especially Tenors & Baritones
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new group looking for competitions in the bay area or tri-valley area or somewhere around there! sixteen members so please no Harmony Sweepstakes either. Thanks!