Tuition ($300) and completed enrollment forms must be received prior to audition week. Deadline is NOON on Saturday, June 7th!!
SACRAMENTO AND ELK GROVE 2008 AUDITION SCHEDULE:
DRUMS on Mon. 6/9 | GUITARS on Tues. 6/10 | VOCALS/KEYS on Wed. 6/11 | BASS/MISC on Thu. 6/12
All Sacramento and Elk Grove auditions take place from 6pm to 8pm at Skip's Music in Sacramento.
MODESTO 2008 AUDITION SCHEDULE:
ALL INSTRUMENTS on Sat. 6/7 after the start up meeting (4:30pm) at the Modesto Skip’s Music store.
Q: What should I bring to my audition?
A: If you play guitar or bass, bring your instrument. If you play drums, bring your sticks. If you’re a keyboard player, bring your fingers, and if you’re a singer, bring your background music or accompanist (unless you’re singing acapella). Also be sure to bring your completed enrollment form with proof of paid tuition. Skips will provide guitar amps, a drum kit, a keyboard, microphones, PA, CD player, etc.
Q: What do I have to do to prepare for the audition?
A: First, make sure your tuition is paid in full and that your enrollment form is turned in! Then, prepare no more than two minutes of something to perform...something that fits the style of music that you’d like to play in a Stairway band. You can perform a portion of something you wrote, a lead solo, or a piece from a song by an artist who inspires you. But be prepared for the unexpected! If you are a guitar player who plays both lead and rhythm, the evaluation panel may ask you to perform a sample of both styles. If you are a drummer who auditions with a big complicated drum solo, the panel may also ask you to play 8 bars of a steady beat. Singers may bring prerecorded music on CD to sing along to, an accompanist, or they may accompany themselves or sing acapella.
Q: Can I bring friends and/or family to the audition for moral support?
A: No. Evaluations are closed to participants only. It creates a less stressful and nervous environment for the participants this way.
Q: How long do the auditions last?
A: Between an hour and two hours, depending on how many participants are signed up for a particular audition session. Again, auditions are closed to participants only.
Q: Who are the audition week judges?
A: The judges are a panel of professional veteran musicians who specialize in your instrument. Some of the judges are Stairway coaches as well.
Q: What if I can’t make it on the scheduled audition day for my instrument?
A: For Sacramento and Elk Grove participants, you can call (916) 484-7575 x 802 to make an appointment to come on “BASS/MISC” day (June 12th). Bass players who can’t come on June 12th can make an appointment to come on “GUITARS” day on June 10th instead. No other audition days will be offered.
Q: When do I find out if I made it into the program?
A: At 6:30pm on Friday, June 13th. There will be a list posted on the front door of each of the Skip’s Music locations. DO NOT contact the store prior to this day/time, as they will not have the information in advance.
Q: If I make it into a band, then what?
A: Then, you show up the next day, Saturday, June 14th at 1pm for MEET YOUR BAND DAY! Your regular rehearsal day/time will be revealed then, and you’ll get to meet your bandmates and your coach. MEET YOUR BAND DAY is a mandatory meeting for all participants. Sacramento and Elk Grove participants will meet at the Sacramento Skip's Music location. Modesto participants will meet at the Modesto Skip's Music location.
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Stairway hotline: (916) 978-3699 x 802