Instructions:
Welcome Video & Simple Instructions
Now, you can find all of the mp3s and chord charts for your audition (as well as instructions for your specific instrument) here: Audition Resources
• You must have the CLICK MP3 file playing while recording your video audition.
• Please record videos for both (2) songs listed for YOUR instrument
• Each song must be recorded as a separate video. (We suggest uploading your videos to YouTube [please choose the unlisted option rather than public if you would like]. Please do not delete your videos as our team may need ongoing access to them for at least 2 months.)
Acoustic Guitar: Play songs Fierce and Look To The Son
Bass: Play songs Fierce and Tremble
Drums: Play songs Fierce and Tremble
Electric Guitar: Play Guitar 1 Part of Grace Like a Wave, Play Guitar 2 Part of Fierce
Keys: Play songs I Will Praise, You Are Mine
Finally, there are (7) criteria we use to numerically evaluate each audition. We will share the results with you once your audition has been reviewed. The qualities we look for are:
- Timing - Demonstrates ability to follow click and stay within song’s tempo
- Control - Demonstrates ability to play with different dynamics; responds to song’s movement
- Attention to Detail - Demonstrates ability to hear parts and play them according to the arrangement
- Confidence - Demonstrates security and familiarity in playing instrument
- Versatility - Demonstrates ability to play different styles, flexibility, variations; follows changes well
- Instrumental tone - Demonstrates good sound design awareness and sound texture from instrument
- Energy - Demonstrates a fun attitude, freedom and joy while playing
When your videos are complete, please reply back to this email with the links to both videos.
NOTE:
We want to see your face, movement and experience your energy while singing because we are looking for natural platform presence
How to record:
- Step 1: Position your Phone or Laptop/Desktop in front of you enough to be seen and heard clearly
- Step 2: Play the MP3 song with CLICK behind you and practice it once to be sure it looks and sounds clear.
- Step 3: Record your audition
How to upload your video:
- Step 1: Once your video is recorded you can either upload directly to Youtube from your phone, laptop or desktop
- Step 2: Be sure to Title each video submission with Your NAME and the SONG name
- Step 3: Copy the URL (web link) of each video
How to submit your video auditions:
- Step 1: Paste and create your submission with your video links in this format:
- Song 1 - Name Here (Lead vocal)
- https://www.youtube.com/sampleurl
- Song 2 - Name here (Vocal Parts: Tenor, Alto, Soprano)
- https://www.youtube.com/sampleurl