Audition Tips & Reminders

AUDITIONING PROCESS:
You MUST have sheet music for your audition song. It should be in the correct key for your voice and include the piano part. 

EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO USE MR. M.’s AUDITION BOOKS. Contact Mr. M. to set up a time to look through the books!

​If you don't have music, see if your friends do. Libraries also have some sheet music. Book stores (like Half Price Books, Barnes & Noble, etc.) carry some songbooks. Online sources like MusicNotes.com or SheetMusicPlus allow you to buy sheet music to print out. (It is not free, so talk to your parents first!)
​As mentioned before, Mr. M (in B115) has audition books for a few vocal parts that you can ask to look at. Please arrange a time to do so beforehand, rather than just showing up.
SONG SELECTION REMINDERS
- Your song should be in the style of the show for which you are auditioning. Do NOT sing a song from the show you are auditioning for.
- Pick something that shows off your vocal ability. Pick something safe 
- Pick a song you enjoy singing; let your enthusiasm feed your confidence and make bold choices!

Don’t forget to print and COMPLETELY fill out your audition forms—this includes signatures!
Forms will be made available toward the end of winter break.
Be sure to turn in by the date specified on the form.

ON THE ACTUAL AUDITION DAY:
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 - The actual pages of music should be in a binder or displayable in a way that makes it easy for the accompanist.
If it's in a book, make a copy of only the pages you need. You should be prepared to sing 16-32 measures of the song.

- Please clearly mark in the music where the selection starts and where it ends.

- Dress comfortably but appropriately.

- Practice your introduction when you practice your song. It should go something like this:
"Hello my name is [YOUR NAME]. I am a [YOUR GRADE] and today I will be singing a selection from [YOUR SONG TITLE] from [TITLE OF THE SHOW IT IS FROM]."

Audition Info

Audition Prep/Informational Session (optional)
Tuesday and Wednesday (1/8 & 1/9) @ 3:15–4:30 in the Orchestra Room
​This is an opportunity to learn more about the show, practice your audition piece and get copies of sides for characters you are interested in auditioning for. It is entirely optional. Just show up!

General Auditions
Thursday (January 10) @ 3:15 in the choir room
Once you have completed your audition, you are free to leave. A list of students called back to sing and/or read will be posted later that evening on this website and/or via Twitter (@HSEDrama).

Callbacks
Friday (January 11) @ 3:15 in the Leonard Auditorium
This is only for those called back to read/sing.

Rehearsals start the following week!

Show Info

Click here to visit the official Musical Theatre International website with show info for Mamma Mia!

 

 
Updated 08/05/18