Auditions

AUDITIONS 2009

So you'd like to be a Springstreeter ...
Great! We'll be holding auditions this fall for guys of all voice parts. Don't know what a voice part is? Not a problem. We've got you covered. If you've got a song in your heart, we want to hear it.

1. Purple Key Fair, 6:30pm @ Towne Field House & Student Jamboree, 8:30pm @ Chapin Hall (Thursday, September 10)

This is your chance to meet us, ask any questions you might have, and sign up for an audition time. Then, at the Jamboree, we get to audition for you, alongside the other a cappella groups and performing ensembles. It's a lot of music to absorb at once, but you'll have plenty of time to decide which groups you're interested in joining.

2. Entry Sings (Sunday, September 13)

Consider this our second audition. We'll make the rounds through all 26 freshman entries so you can hear us one more time before the start of auditions.

3. Auditions (Monday, September 14 through Wednesday, September 16)

Now it's your turn to sing for us, but don't worry. Auditions are meant to be fun for you, and for the group. Plus, you'll sing better if you relax, so don't stress. Here's the breakdown of your 15-minute audition slot:

Warm-ups - Basic scales, with the group and on your own, to prepare your voice to sing and demonstrate your range.

Intervals - We play a few short sequences of notes, you sing them back. Done and done.

Solo - Sing a song of your choosing that you think shows off your voice well. This can be anything, from Sinatra to Justin Timberlake to "Take Me Out to the Ballgame;" anything you feel comfortable with.

Extras - Can you whistle? Beatbox? Make farting noises with your armpit? If you've got it, flaunt it. We're all ears.

4. Callbacks (Friday, September 18)

Callbacks will be posted in Paresky on Thursday; we'll also let you know via email if you have been called back for a second audition. This next step is similar to the first audition, but is a little longer so that we get a good sense of your voice and showmanship. If you've made it this far, keep doing what you're doing! It's working.

5. Sing-ins (Saturday, September 19)

In keeping with tradition, on Saturday night we will "sing in" The Springstreeters Class of 2013 in triumphant fashion, then celebrate all night. Good luck!

Questions? Contact Business Manager Chuck Shafer by email or on his cell (440) 796-0830.