Auditions - Spring 2013
Anyone affiliated with Columbia University - undergraduates, graduate students, alumni, staff or faculty - is welcome to audition for the gospel choir or band. CUGC is always looking for singers and musicians who are passionate about music and ministry.
Auditions can be a scary process, but at CUGC our intention is not to intimidate but to encourage you every step of the way. We want to hear you at your best.
AUDITIONS
Dates: 23 - 24 January, 2013
Time: 8PM - 10PM
Location: Hamilton Hall
Walk-in or Reserve a Time Slot
Persons interested in auditioning can either sign up on the night of the audition or reserve an audition time slot in advance by
emailing gospelchoir@columbia.edu or contacting us via our Contact Us page.
Drummers must reserve an audition time slot in advance so we can have a drum set available.
Available Time Slots:
8:00-8:10PM 8:30-8:40PM 9:00-9:10PM 9:30-9:40PM
8:10-8:20PM 8:40-8:50PM 9:10-9:20PM 9:40-9:50PM
8:20-8:30PM 8:50-9:00PM 9:20-9:30PM 9:50-10:00PM
*Please arrive 10-15 minutes in advance of your time slot.
CALLBACKS
Callbacks are for singers only
Date: January 25
Time: 4-5:30 PM
Location: John Jay Lounge
Singers
During an audition, the CUGC music directors are not just trying to determine singing skills, but also blending ability and vocal range. Singers will have to
to:
1. Perform a couple vocal exercises.
2. Sing a song of their of choice.
- If time is limited, the music director(s) may politely interrupt a singer's performance.
- Singers should chose an audition piece that is preferably from the R&B, Soul, Gospel or Christian genres.
Musicians
When possible, musicians should provide their own instruments
Guitarists - An acoustic guitar will be available.
Drummers - A drumkit will be available. Drummers must reserve a time slot in advance by emailing gospelchoir@columbia.edu
Pianist/Keyboardists - A simple keyboard will be available on the nights of the auditions.
Other Musicians - Please bring your own instrument(s).