2020 Audition Dates & Tour!

 2020 Audition Tour – More Dates and Locations TBA:

• New York, NY: Jan 14, 10:30am-6:30pm Smash Studios NYC – Rhythm Section Players Auditions
• New York, NY: Jan 16th-20th, A1 Conference at NYU
• Mansfield, PA:  Feb 3,  11am-7pm Mansfield University of PA
• Kutztown, PA:  Feb 4,  1pm-8pm Kutztown University of PA
• West Chester, PA: Feb 5, 10am-4pm West Chester University of PA
• Boston, MA: Feb 6, 9am-4pm Berklee College of Music
• Memphis, TN: Feb 6-10, UPTAs at Playhouse on the Square
• Nashville, TN: Feb 11, 10am-8pm Southern Ground Nashville
• Nashville, TN: Feb 12, 10am-6pm Tennessee State University
• Clarksville, TN: Feb 13, 10am-6pm Austin Peay State University
• Indiana, PA: Feb 13, 2pm-9pm Indiana University of PA
• Hershey, PA: Feb 15, Hershey Theatre – Register Here!
  
• York, PA:  Feb 18,  9am-4pm York College of PA
• Miami, FL: Feb 19, 10am-6pm Frost School of Music
• Philadelphia, PA: Feb 19, 10am-6pm Milkboy the Studio – Cruise Ship Auditions (Rhythm Section Players)
• Millersville, PA: Feb 21, 10am-6pm Millersville University
• Denton, TX: Feb 23, 12pm-7pm University of North Texas
• Dallas, TX:  Feb 24, 12pm-6pm Crystal Clear Sound – Cruise Ship Auditions (Rhythm Section and Singing Pianists)
• Highland Heights, KY: Feb 24, 10am-6pm Northern Kentucky University
• Athens, OH: Feb 25, 1pm-9pm Ohio University
• Louisville, KY: Feb 26-Mar 1 SETC at Kentucky International Convention Center
• Boston, MA: Feb 27, 9am-4pm Berklee College of Music – Cruise Ship Auditions (Rhythm Section Players)
• Salt Lake City, UT: Mar 3, 12pm-8pm Rocket Skates Studio – Cruise Ship Auditions (Rhythm Section and Singing Pianists)
• Utah Valley, UT:  Mar 4,  Cruise Ship Auditions (Rhythm Section and Singing Pianists)
• Las Vegas, NV: Mar 6, 12pm-8pm Definitive Talents Studio – Cruise Ship Auditions (Rhythm Section and Singing Pianists)
• Phoenix, AZ;  Mar 8,  Cruise Ship Auditions (Rhythm Section and Singing Pianists)
• New York, NY: Mar 14-16, StrawHat Auditions CANCELLED
• Greenville, NC: Mar 18, 10am-6pm Eastern Carolina University CANCELLED

Cruise Ship and Theme/Amusement Park Positions:

• Billboard Onboard – Singing Pianists on Holland America Line!  (click HERE for details on upcoming auditions specific to Billboard Onboard!)
• Piano Bar and Dueling Piano (Multiple venues)
• Pop/R&B/Funk Band
• Percussion/Drumming Ensemble (needed at multiple theme parks)
• Drumline / Drum Corps
• Horn Trio:  Trumpet, Trombone, and  Tenor Saxophone
• Parade Drummers (World/Carnivale)
• Strolling Brass Band (woodwinds included)
• Variety Performers:  Jugglers and Stilt Walkers

Open Instrumental Positions:

• Vocalists (Male and Female), Piano/Keys, Singing Pianists, Drum Set/Percussion, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Saxophone, Trumpet, Trombone, Tuba/Sousaphone

Audition Requirements:  (Sight-reading will only be required for select positions)

Drummers

• Drumset: Play time in rock, funk, Latin (Afro-Cuban, Brazilian, etc.), medium swing,

country “train” 2- beat (8 bars of each). Audition team will run you through some

more grooves within live audition.  Sight-reading will be required for cruise contracts.

• Rudimental/Marching: Provide 16-32 bars of a rudimental or marching excerpt.

• Play-Along CD or MP3 suggested but not necessary. If applicable: 1 Song play-

along track (only 16-32 bars, showcasing your versatility).

• Great personality for entertainment needed – Please tell a joke or a funny story.

Bass Guitar:

• Rhythm playing in funk, Latin, rock, country, walking bassline. Play-Along track

suggested but not necessary.

• 2 examples of contrasting styles – can be musical excerpts or etudes. Please play 16

bars of each.  Sight-reading will be required for cruise contracts.

• Vocals a HUGE plus.

• Great personality for entertainment needed – Please tell a joke or a funny story.

Guitar:

• Rhythm guitar strumming in these styles; rock, country/bluegrass, funk, Freddie Green swing. Play 8 bars of each. Play-Along track suggested, but not necessary.

• Lead guitar: Choose two or three popular lead riffs. We may ask you to play

extended solos.  Sight-reading will be required for cruise contracts.

• Vocals a HUGE plus. Please include a short example.

• Great personality for entertainment needed – please tell a joke or a funny story.

Singing and non-singing Pianists:

• Please provide 2 songs of contrasting styles (ex. Top 40, Classic Rock, 80’s Favorites,

Current Hits). Please show us 16-32 bars of each.

• Show examples of comping in Honky-tonk, rock and funk styles. Ragtime example is a

plus.

• Great personality for entertainment needed – please tell a joke or a funny story.

Trumpet, Trombone, Tuba, Saxophone:

• 2 examples of contrasting styles – can be etudes or musical excerpts. Play 16-32 bars

of each.  Sight-reading will be required at live auditions and for all cruise contracts.

• Tuba – Also give an example of a walking bass line over a standard 12 bar blues

form.

• Great personality for entertainment needed – please tell a joke or a funny story.

Vocals: Male and Female:

• Please prepare 2 examples of contrasting styles (ex. Pop, Rock, Country, R&B etc.).

Please sing 16-32 bars of each.

• Ability to accompany your own vocals with guitar or piano is a HUGE plus!

• Instrument doubling a plus! Beat-boxing is also a plus. Please demonstrate if possible.

Comedic Actors:

• Please prepare 2 short comedic monologues.

• Be prepared to improvise on the spot in given stories and scenarios.

• Vocals, instruments, or specialty skills (juggling, magic, puppetry, etc) a plus!

Compensation:

• Competitive Salary:  Pay rate depends on various factors (selected venue, length of contract, specific job requirements of position)

Housing:

•  Subsidized Housing: Provided for nonlocal performers
•  Cabins provided for cruise ship performers

Interested Candidates, please contact auditions@windishmusic.com or 484-999-8879 to apply.