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Patapsco High School & Center for the Arts

8100 Wise Avenue Dundalk, MD 21222

Vocal Music

2020-2021 Assessment Guidelines

The Vocal prime at Patapsco High School and Center for the Arts allows students to explore areas such as

performance, technology, theory, auditioning and conducting.

BCPS Magnet Transportation Information: Transportation is provided at community pick-up points only for

students zoned for Southeast or Northeast high schools, as well as those who would otherwise attend Loch

Raven High School.

Magnet Coordinator(s): Trisha Dunn 443-809-7127 [email protected]

Magnet Application Deadline: Friday, November 15, 2019

Applications are available at the BCPS Magnet Programs’ Web site (www.tinyurl.com/BCPSMagnet) beginning

at 12:00 noon on Monday, September 16, 2019. Applications must be submitted on or before Friday,

November 15, 2019. Late applications are not processed.

You are encouraged to apply online or submit a paper application. Both methods are available from the

BCPS Magnet Programs’ Web Site (www.tinyurl.com/BCPSMagnet).

Online applications may be submitted until 1:00 p.m. on Friday, November 15, 2019. To apply online,

you will need an active email account.

Paper applications must be postmarked on or before Friday, November 15, 2019.

Dates To Remember

Magnet Showcase Event: Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2019 Program begins at 6 pm

Assessment Date(s): Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020 8 am-6:30 pm

By appointment only. Appointment must be scheduled by Wednesday, November 20, 2019.

Assessment Prep Assistance: Study Guide included

Inclement Weather Date: Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020

Final Score Calculation: Determined from Assessment Score only. See Evaluation Components & Self-Evaluation (included) for more information.

http://(www.tinyurl.com/BCPSMagnet)

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Patapsco High School & Center for the Arts Vocal Music

Assessment Guidelines 2020-2021 2

Prior to the Assessment This MUST be completed prior to coming to the assessment.

Schedule an Assessment: Applicants must attend the school-based assessment for the program to

which they applied. Individual assessment appointments must be scheduled no later than Wednesday, November 20, 2019. Schedule your appointment online on the BCPS Online Magnet Application System

Web site (www.bcpsonlineapplication.com/apply) or call BCPS Magnet Programs at (443) 809-4127 (NOT BOTH).

Review included Study Guide to understand and prepare for the assessment appointment.

Practice two musical selections

Practice major scales and chromatic scale

Practice sight reading

On the Day of the Assessment

It is the responsibility of the parent(s) to: ensure that the applicant attends the assessment on the scheduled date and time. contact the schools if scheduled magnet assessment appointments conflict.

Failure to attend an assessment WILL result in disqualification.

On-Site Registration

Arrival: Report to the Main Entrance at Wise Ave. and Inverness Ave. 10 minutes prior to the appointment time. Students more than 10 minutes late may not be admitted into the assessment.

Accompaniment Information: Applicants should be accompanied by at least one parent. Parents may stay during the assessment in the designated waiting area. Parents who choose to leave should return to the school within 1 hour.

Assessment Duration: 1 hour

What to Bring (see Study Guide for details): o All materials will be provided

Unforeseen Illness or Emergency: If the applicant cannot attend or complete the scheduled assessment

due to an unforeseen illness or emergency, please immediately contact Patapsco High School & Center

for the Arts at 443-809-7127. Please be aware that assessments will not be rescheduled without

documentation verifying the illness or emergency.

Inclement Weather: In the event that school activities are cancelled due to inclement weather, magnet

assessments will be postponed. Postponed assessments will occur on the designated inclement weather date.

All emergency closing and cancellation information will be posted on the BCPS automated information line,

(443) 809-5555. Closings and cancellation announcements may also be made through local media.

http://www.bcpsonlineapplication.com/apply



Assessment Description

(see Study Guide for details)

Applicants will perform two musical selections, scales, and a sight reading. Applicants will also complete an interview.

Applicants must attend and complete the school-based assessment for the program to which they applied.

Documented testing accommodations, as appropriate to the assessment, will be provided.

Placement Prior to the Lottery: According to Superintendent’s Rule 6400, at the high school level, where the number of qualified applicants exceeds the number of available seats, up to 20% of the seats may first be filled with candidates who achieve a minimum of 80% of the admission criteria and who score the highest scores on the magnet assessments. The remaining seats will be filled using the centralized random lottery selection process from the remaining pool of applicants.

Directions

From I-695 East: Exit 39 (Merritt Blvd.) toward Dundalk Drive approximately 1.5 miles to the intersection of Merritt Blvd. and Wise Ave. Turn left on Wise Ave. Drive approximately 1 mile. Patapsco High is on the left



Evaluation Components & Self Evaluation

DO NOT include this worksheet with your application.

Assessment Information:

All assessments must be scheduled by Wednesday, November 20, 2019.

It is the responsibility of the parent to ensure that the student is on time and prepared for each assessment.

Failure to attend and complete an assessment will disqualify the applicant and admission into the magnet program will be denied.

Evaluation Component Point Values

Prepared Selections 40 pts (20 pts each)

Sight-Reading 20 pts (10 pts each)

Voice 20 pts

Use of Voice 10 pts

Interview 10 pts

TOTAL 100 pts



STUDY GUIDE

Documented accommodations, as appropriate to the assessment, will be provided.

Prior to the Assessment

Applicants are encouraged to seek assistance in preparing for the assessment. Middle school teachers are a

good resource.

Prepared Selections: Applicants will be asked to perform:

“Simple Gifts”, without accompaniment (sheet music included)

“Sing We Alleluia” by Jay Althouse (sheet music included)

These solos will allow the student to demonstrate their vocal ability and musicianship. For “Sing We Alleluia,” accompaniment will be provided. Applicants are welcome to bring their own accompanist if they wish.

Sight Reading: Applicants should be prepared to sight-read a simple exercise to demonstrate their knowledge of melodic and rhythmic music.

At the Assessment

Interview: Applicants will be interviewed during the assessment. Questions for the interview portion of the assessment will concern why the applicant wants to be part of the magnet, what he/she can offer the program, areas of strength, and leadership skills. Applicants will be evaluated on Articulation/Insight and Personal/Verbal Interaction.

Sight Reading:

Applicants will be asked to sight-read a simple exercise to demonstrate their knowledge of melodic and rhythmic music and will be evaluated on Rhythm and Intonation (Melodic Reading) and Rhythm and Tempo (Rhythmic Reading). Prepared Selections: Applicants will vocalize with the teacher to determine vocal range. Applicants will then perform two Prepared Selections (see above). Voice: Applicants will be evaluated throughout the assessment on Tone, Diction, Projection, and Intonation. Use of Voice: Applicants will be evaluated throughout the assessment on Breath Support and Technique.













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