Vocal Music

Provides developing artists many chances to perform, either in the large performing ensembles or smaller chamber ensembles, while remaining focused enough to guarantee each student plenty of individual attention.

Program Description

The scope of the program is broad enough to provide developing artists many chances to perform, either in the large performing ensembles or smaller chamber ensembles, while remaining focused enough to guarantee each student plenty of individual attention. Students will explore academic classes in the areas of Music History and Music Theory as well as vocal and instrumental techniques. Participation in Jazz Ensemble is offered to those students with an interest in improvisation. All music students are required to participate in the large school-wide vocal and instrumental ensembles as well as small ensembles limited to students enrolled in the Arts Academy.


An audition will be required for final selection. Qualified applicants will be contacted to schedule an audition which will be held on January 28, 2023.

  • Audition Criteria

    Audition Criteria for Vocal Music


    Potential students should be prepared to sing Silent Night.  During the audition individuals will be asked to participate in the following:

    • Vocal Exercises to determine range as well as pitch matching ability.
    • Melodic and rhythmic accuracy will be assessed in singing “Silent Night.”
    • Brief instruction in posture and breathing.
    • Interview to include sharing information about performance experience, aspirations for the future as a singer, and why they are choosing to audition for the Arts Academy at St. Vincent Pallotti High School.​​​​​

Kelli Young

Vocal Music Department Chair

kyoung@pallottihs.org

Tony Small

Director of the Arts Academy

tsmall@pallottihs.org