Auditions will take place September 4th and 5th in the TD South Common Room.
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There's no need to stress about auditions–they
simply allow Redhot to
get to know your voice. So relax, get a good night's sleep, and stay
hydrated. Remember, we're all
excited to hear you sing!
Auditions are also a great opportunity for you to get to know the group personally. Feel free to arrive early–you can meet group members or flip through one of our scrapbooks. We would love to chat with you about Redhot, a cappella, or Yale in general. Miss audition signups at Dwight? No worries - just contact our rush managers ASAP to set up a time! |
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Here’s a quick rundown of what you can expect at the audition:
Warm-ups/Warm-downs
Gives us an idea of your range
Listening exercises
Our pitch, Melinda, will play a series of pitches on the
piano and you will be asked to repeat them back.
Blending
During your audition you will sing a portion of one of our
arrangements, "Dream a Little Dream of Me". A quartet of Redhotties
will guide you through the except. Pick and review the line you think
best fits your voice. You can find the sheet
music here
and you can find sound files to help you
practice below:
Soprano,
Alto,
Tenor,
Bass,
All Four Parts
Sight reading...
...from one of our pieces!
Solo
At the end of your audition, you'll be asked to perform a solo of your
choice. Don't feel pressured to sing something "impressive" or even to
learn something new; just pick a song that suits your voice and makes
you feel confident. Current members have auditioned with everything
from Billy Joel to Frank Sinatra, but your performance is far more
important than the song you choose. We would much rather see you
confidently perform a simpler song than fret over a more difficult one.
If you have specific questions, feel free to contact the Rush
Managers.