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audition info

Thank you so much to everyone who came out to audition! We appreciate it! Congratulations to all of those who made it!
 

Auditions Related Questions:

How often do you practice?

We practice three times a week for a total of 4.5 hours. It is important that you be able to make a commitment to the group and make rehearsal one of your highest priorities.

Who can audition for Innuendo?

Any Wake Forest student, undergraduate or graduate, is welcome to audition for a spot in our group. Innuendo is an interdivisional equal opportunity provider.

When are auditions?

You can find out when we're having auditions by checking our website. We'll usually have notice of auditions at least a few weeks in advance. In general, though, you can count on us holding auditions in the beginning of September.

How can I sign up for an audition?

Signups in the fall generally take place when we come around and sing at dorms (the first few days before auditions), and via e-mail.  To sign up for a time slot, please e-mail Katie Delsandro at delskm2@wfu.edu.

How long will my audition take?

Auditions generally take between 5 and 10 minutes.

What goes on in an audition?

We'll start off by introducing ourselves and asking you to sing some scales for us. Then it's time for you to sing a verse and a chorus of a song that you've prepared (about a minute). After your solo, we might do some more musical stuff if we need to. But no matter what we end up doing, it's always a lot of fun!

What can I do to best prepare myself for my audition?

There are a number of things that you can do to prepare. The first thing you should do is to think through your music collection and choose a song for your audition solo that best shows off your voice. It's nice for us if you sing a song that is popular enough that a few of us have heard it before, that way we have a frame of reference within which to consider your performance. However, this is by no means a must. Also, take a look at our music page to get an idea of the type of music we usually perform.

You'll probably have an easier time if you are comfortable singing in front of people. If you have not done this often in the past, it's not a bad idea to practice your solo in front of friends or family. This can help you to feel more comfortable during your audition, but don't worry, because we're not that scary!

Other than this, you can try to get yourself comfortable at singing scales and interval patterns. It is helpful to be around a piano for this so that you can check your tuning.  We consider tone, range, and tuning to be important parts of the audition. 

My audition solo is a little... different. Is that okay?

Absolutely. Although people generally choose a rock, pop, or R&B song since that's what we usually perform, you can certainly sing anything that you like in order to impress us. The most important thing for you to do is to pick a song that highlights your voice and your talents. If that piece happens to be a show tune, a classical piece, or world music, then we'd love to hear it. We don't confine ourselves to any particular genre of music, so neither should you when deciding on your audition solo.

Do I have to memorize my solo?

Not necessarily. This is entirely up to you. If you would feel more comfortable using a piece of paper or note card to help you, that is more than acceptable to us. The purpose of the solo is for us to hear your solo voice on a song that best fits your voice. We want to hear you sing. However, it is prudent to mention here that visually performing your solo in addition to singing it is always a plus, and using a memory aid will probably hurt this to an extent.

I can't read music, is that bad?

Being able to read music is not a necessary requirement for being chosen for the group. It is definitely a plus, but many people who get chosen for the group have little or no prior experience singing in a group and have not had formal musical training.

Hey, did you know that I can beat box?

No, we didn't, but we're glad that you told us. It's great to come across auditionees who have had some experience with vocal percussion and/or beat boxing, as it is an important aspect of what we do.  We typically look primarily for singing abilities first and vocal percussion second, but as you can see from the fact that our current president is a beatboxer/rapper, we would obviously be very interested to hear your skills in this area. 

Are there a specific number of spots open for each voice part?

Although we generally have an idea of what we're looking for when going into an audition period, absolutely nothing is set in stone until after we see everyone who is trying out. It is our policy to accept the very best singers/people to be in Innuendo regardless of what voice part they sing. Seriously, we're not just saying this. Many of the group members are versatile enough to sing at least two voice parts and therefore we can often switch what we are looking for based on who we have to choose from. There is absolutely no quota system that we use here.
When will I be notified as to the results of my audition?
 
We will send you an e-mail within two days of your audition.
Are you guys mean? Will this be like American Idol?

No. No. No. No. A thousand times no. We are very friendly and will do everything that we can to make your audition as comfortable and painless as possible. We promise that we don't bite... hard.

Nevertheless we will probably be taking notes while you sing. Sorry, we know this can be nerve-racking. We're just trying to make sure that we can recall everyone's audition as clearly as possible.

Is there a limit to the number of groups I can try out for?

You are more than welcome to try out for as many groups as you wish, although it is customary and probably best to only join one group. After the audition period is over and we (and any other group for which you might have auditioned) have notified you of our final decisions there is a period of a few hours that you have to consider your options and make the right choice for you.