• BKCM Blues, Funk and Soul Ensemble

  • Thank you for your interest in BKCM's Blue's Funk and Soul Ensemble. The purpose of this application is to get to know more about your playing and to make sure this class is right for you. This form requires a video submission, which can be filmed on any smartphone device. Please see the audition requirements below. 

    The blues is not hard to learn but takes a lifetime to learn. Anyone with basic proficiency on their instrument can learn it quickly! 

    We can't wait to jam with you! If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to cmsadmin@bkcm.org 

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  • Have you ever been enrolled at BKCM previously?
  • Please tell us your which instruments you play. Please keep in mind that space is limited for piano. If you are applying on piano and you play a secondary instrument, please indicate that here.
  • Based on these descriptions, how would assess your own familiarity with playing the blues?*

  • Financial Aid may be available for students in need who qualify. Requests for financial aid are on a first come first serve basis. We encourage you to apply early if financial aid is required. To apply, please finish this application, then contact kris.mandapat@bkcm.org and fill out the financial aid application. Please make sure to indicate Bluegrass Lab on the financial aid application.

  • Will you be applying for financial aid for Blues, Funk and Soul Ensemble?*

  • Please upload your audition video below. Make sure that your video is no larger than 500 MB - we recommend using a smartphone device to record.

    • Guitarists, Bassists, Pianists please record a 12 bar blues in any key. If you've never played a blues before, please record any piece that you play well so we can have a better idea of your skill on the instrument.
    • Drummers please record yourself playing any groove that you know in a steady beat. 
    • Horn Players and Singers please record any song that you feel comfortable playing or singing in any style. 

    We can't wait to jam with you! If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to cmsadmin@bkcm.org 

     

    If you have questions about the audition materials, please email our bluegrass coordinator, Katherine Slingluff at katherine.slingluff@bkcm.org

     

     

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    Thank you for applying to the BKCM Bluegrass Program. We can't wait to Jam with you!
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