AUDITION

We are now accepting auditions for Fall 2024!

We accept auditions throughout the year on a rolling basis; however, we strongly encourage all musicians to apply for priority selection in the fall.

OUR APPROACH

Applying to the Soundhouse Contemporary Music Program requires a live audition.
Soundhouse’s unique audition process allows us to learn about you as a whole artist while assessing your current level of musicianship and potential to succeed in our dynamic community. The audition gives us a picture of who you are and where you have potential to grow.

AuDITION INFORMATION

Audition slots are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
All musicians active in their public school music programs are eligible to participate in the Soundhouse (unless a school program is not available).
Auditions are held by appointment at Caleb Chapman's Soundhouse, 2415 W 700 S. Suite S, Pleasant Grove, UT

INSTRUMENTAL AUDITION REQUIREMENTS (Excluding Drums)

TWO PREPARED PIECES in contrasting styles of approximately 30-45 seconds in length (jazz etude, soli section, or transcription) that demonstrates musical ability and knowledge of style

ALL MAJOR AND MINOR SCALES

All Dorian and Mixolydian scales (Senior Experience Bands only)

SIGHT-READ

IMPROVISATION WITH PLAY-ALONG (optional)

DRUM AUDITION REQUIREMENTS

BE PREPARED TO DEMONSTRATE THE FOLLOWING GROOVES:

- Basic Latin style

- Medium Swing

- Funk

- Rock

- Mambo (Senior Experience Bands only)

- Jazz Waltz (Senior Experience Bands only)

- Ballad with brushes (Senior Experience Bands only)

SIGHT-READ chart with set up figures

TRADE 4'S with self over medium-tempo or up-tempo swing groove

VOCAL AUDITION REQUIREMENTS

TWO PREPARED PIECES in contrasting styles of approximately 30-45 seconds in length (R&B, alternative, jazz, Latin, etc.) that demonstrate vocal ability and knowledge of style; those auditioning should bring their own play-along track on a phone or tablet to the audition

MICROPHONE TECHNIQUE - demonstrate proper microphone technique

STAGE PERFORMANCE ABILITIES - including gestures, eye contact, facial expression, movement, performance energy, etc.

SIGHT-READ (Senior Experience Bands only)

HARMONIZATION - demonstrate ability to harmonize with a lead line