Urgent Update: Auditions for WJMS Student Radio Moving to New Studio Space
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Attention all seventh and eighth graders interested in broadcasting, audio production, and journalism: please read this bulletin carefully, as several logistical details regarding the upcoming student radio auditions have changed.
Due to unexpected maintenance on the air conditioning system and ceiling tiles in Room 114 (the former audiovisual storage room), all voice and technical tryouts for WJMS Falcon Radio are officially moving across campus. Auditions will now take place in the newly renovated Media Production Lab, located in Room 208 on the second floor of the West Wing, directly opposite the computer lab. Please do not report to Room 114, as the door will be locked and contractors will be working in the hallway.
Updated Schedule and Times
While the location has changed, our dates and time slots remain the same. Auditions will run over two afternoons next week to accommodate athletic practices and study hall schedules:
- Tuesday, October 15: 3:30 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. (Voice talent, news anchors, and sports commentators)
- Thursday, October 17: 3:30 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. (Sound engineers, audio editors, and digital playlist curators)
- logistical:
- Relating to the detailed planning and organization of an event or operation.
- audiovisual:
- Involving both sound and visual components, such as screens and speakers.
- articulation:
- The clear and distinct pronunciation of words.
- composure:
- The state of being calm, composed, and in control of one's feelings or reactions.
- transmission:
- The act of sending a radio or television signal across an electronic network.
- equalization:
- The adjustment of audio frequencies to achieve a balanced and clear sound.
- extracurricular:
- Activities pursued outside the regular academic course of study.
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- 2How does the structure of the announcement help candidates determine which audition day they should attend?
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About this announcement passage for 7th Grade
“Urgent Update: Auditions for WJMS Student Radio Moving to New Studio Space” is a announcement reading passage about School Radio Auditions Room Change, written for 7th Grade. It takes about 5 minutes to read (797 words) and comes with an interactive quiz and a printable worksheet with comprehension questions and an answer key.