Live Audition Curveballs

lithpool
Fri, 20 Dec 2019 15:57:19 +0000

Some potential curveballs to be aware of that occurred for S at auditions last year…as I’m writing this, I realize that the curveballs really came from the accompanist, not the auditors.

*Accompanist really changed the tempo of one song or another, or hit some wrong notes
*Accompanist questioned the cut of the song, even going so far as to saying, “This doesn’t make any sense”, and “are you sure you’ve sung it this way”? (Can really throw a kid off just as their about to sing!)…in this example, afterwards, the accompanist did say “Oh yeah, I see how that makes sense now…”

@Goggleson It’s a point to consider, but things are so hectic at Unifieds, and the auditors do know that kids are auditioning at multiple locations

Another thought re: the question of ‘where else are you applying’ is probably for the auditor to gauge their ‘luck’ of getting you if they offer you a spot in their program…I found that it’s more of a way for them to get a feel for themselves. I think @actorparent1 response is a really good one.

Don’t forget that even though your student is auditioning to get in, auditors know that they too are auditioning for your student too…and it’s def happened that some schools may lose a potential student if their audition interaction doesn’t go well, or isn’t a good fit. Each and every one of your students has talent, or else they wouldn’t be in the position they’re in, and each one of them will find their way.

BAL to all in your upcoming auditions! (& yes, even though it’s a crazy process, I’m kind of missing the insanity! lol)