AUDITION ELEMENTS
Choreography Workshops
These workshops will teach you auxiliary/show band performance piece(s).
Your presentation of choreography will factor 50% of your final evaluation.
INTERVIEW
This interview session will allow us to get to know you better and consider your contributions to the overall vision for the 2018 – 2019 Edition of the Essence Dance Line. Interviews will factor 25% of your final evaluation.
SOLO PERFORMANCE PIECE
MANDATORY FOR ALL AUDITION CANDIDATES FOR THE 2018 – 2019 EDITION OF THE ESSENCE DANCE LINE
Be prepared to showcase an independently created solo performance. This performance should be more than 30 seconds but no longer than 2 minutes. The routine should be a genre of your preference. Your music should be prepared on ANY device that will allow it to be connected to our audio equipment through an auxiliary cord. This solo performance piece will factor 25% of your final evaluation.
New members of the 2018 – 2019 Edition of the Essence Dance Line are determined by a comprehensive final assessment of the aforementioned factors and are evaluated by a combination of marching band staff and artistic professionals. All selections are final. While general feedback may be given, selection choices and scores will not be discussed with any applicants, parents, or previous coaches of the applicants.
IMPORTANT AUDITION REQUIREMENTS
ARRIVAL TIME
You should plan to arrive 15-20 minutes PRIOR to the listed call time to allow for your personal preparation. All sessions will be begin promptly at the specified time. Being tardy could delay or eliminate your entry into that particular session.
REGISTRATION ITEMS
ATTIRE
Choreography Workshop Sessions
Solo Performance and Final Evaluation:
THE DEADLINE TO SUBMIT A VIDEO AUDITION FOR THE 2018 – 2019 SEASON HAS PASSED.
AUDITION LOCATION & PARKING INFORMATION
Panther Stadium | 735 Beckwith St. SW | Atlanta, GA 30314
Street parking will be available.
DO NOT PARK IN THE PARKING LOT.
DO NOT BRING any valuables into the audition hall.
DO NOT LEAVE any valuables in your vehicle.
The University, Music Dept., and Band Program will not assume any liability or responsibility for immobilized, booted, damaged, or towed vehicles.
Please contact [email protected] for all audition questions/concerns.
Choreography Workshops
These workshops will teach you auxiliary/show band performance piece(s).
Your presentation of choreography will factor 50% of your final evaluation.
INTERVIEW
This interview session will allow us to get to know you better and consider your contributions to the overall vision for the 2018 – 2019 Edition of the Essence Dance Line. Interviews will factor 25% of your final evaluation.
SOLO PERFORMANCE PIECE
MANDATORY FOR ALL AUDITION CANDIDATES FOR THE 2018 – 2019 EDITION OF THE ESSENCE DANCE LINE
Be prepared to showcase an independently created solo performance. This performance should be more than 30 seconds but no longer than 2 minutes. The routine should be a genre of your preference. Your music should be prepared on ANY device that will allow it to be connected to our audio equipment through an auxiliary cord. This solo performance piece will factor 25% of your final evaluation.
New members of the 2018 – 2019 Edition of the Essence Dance Line are determined by a comprehensive final assessment of the aforementioned factors and are evaluated by a combination of marching band staff and artistic professionals. All selections are final. While general feedback may be given, selection choices and scores will not be discussed with any applicants, parents, or previous coaches of the applicants.
IMPORTANT AUDITION REQUIREMENTS
ARRIVAL TIME
You should plan to arrive 15-20 minutes PRIOR to the listed call time to allow for your personal preparation. All sessions will be begin promptly at the specified time. Being tardy could delay or eliminate your entry into that particular session.
REGISTRATION ITEMS
- $10.00 cash fee | Payable at registration. Your receipt will grant your entry into the audition hall.
- 1 – PRINTED headshot (clear, non-pixelated selfies are acceptable)
- 1 – PRINTED unofficial transcript or any documentation noting your GPA
ATTIRE
Choreography Workshop Sessions
- Black leggings (ankle length)
- Black sports bra
- White tshirt (sleeveless)
- Dance and athletic shoes
- Hair should be secured AWAY from your face
- NO make-up; CLEAR gloss ONLY
- NO JEWELRY
Solo Performance and Final Evaluation:
- This is a separate change of clothes IN ADDITION TO your choreography learning workshops. There are no specific attire directive for this session. Your attire/make-up selection is at your discretion. The attire/make-up selection should be as “performance ready” as possible. Hair should remain secured AWAY from your face. It all should COMPLEMENT not distract from your performance.
THE DEADLINE TO SUBMIT A VIDEO AUDITION FOR THE 2018 – 2019 SEASON HAS PASSED.
AUDITION LOCATION & PARKING INFORMATION
Panther Stadium | 735 Beckwith St. SW | Atlanta, GA 30314
Street parking will be available.
DO NOT PARK IN THE PARKING LOT.
DO NOT BRING any valuables into the audition hall.
DO NOT LEAVE any valuables in your vehicle.
The University, Music Dept., and Band Program will not assume any liability or responsibility for immobilized, booted, damaged, or towed vehicles.
Please contact [email protected] for all audition questions/concerns.