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Audition Information and Criteria
Audition Criteria
SympVibes holds auditions each semester during
the first or second week of school. Our auditions include two rounds--an initial
round where we lead you through some scales to check your range, tonal memory to
assess how well you learn by ear, and sightreading to check your musical reading
abilities. We'll also have you sing a solo from a song you'd hear on the radio.
Mostly during the initial round we're looking for musical ability, stage presence,
and confidence (this is a KEY element to a successful audition).
Callbacks are by invitation only, and there you'll get a chance to sing with the
whole group. We typically run callbacks similarly to a regular rehearsal, except
we'll ask you to sing one-per-part after you've learned the music in order to
assess how quickly and effectively you've learned it. During callbacks
we really look for confidence and personality, and we want to see how you fit in with
the group. We'll also listen for blend and solo ability, so please step up for
a solo if you know some of the music we sing.
Lastly, one thing that we look for throughout the audition process is commitment.
We spend a lot of time rehearsing, gigging, recording, etc. and it is absolutely necessary
that you understand the commitment that it takes to be in this group. Please let
us know what your other commitments and priorities are--it is much easier to
resolve conflicts early on.
We look forward to seeing you at auditions! For more information
please contact our music director Paul Koziel.
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