2020 Audition Dates & Tour TBA!
PAST LIVE AUDITIONS – 2019:
2019 Audition Tour – More Dates and Locations TBA:
- Mansfield, PA: Feb 4, 12pm-6pm Mansfield University of PA
- York, PA: Feb 5, 10am-4pm York College of PA
- West Chester, PA: Feb 6, 10am-4pm at West Chester University of PA
- Memphis, TN: Feb 8-11, UPTA at Playhouse at the Square
- Clarksville, TN: Feb 11, 4pm-10pm at Austin Peay State University
- Memphis, TN: Feb 12, 12pm-6pm at Visible Music College
- Murfreesboro, TN: Feb 13, 2pm-8pm at Middle Tennessee State University
- Lancaster, PA: Feb 18, 10am-6pm Lancaster Bible College
- Indiana, PA: Feb 21, 2pm-7pm Indiana University of PA
- Kutztown, PA: Feb 22, 10am-6pm Kutztown University of PA
- Hershey, PA: Feb 24, Hersheypark – Click Here to Register
- Denton, TX: Feb 24, 12pm-7pm University of North Texas
- Boston, MA: Feb 26, 9am-4pm at Berklee College of Music
- Knoxville, TN: Feb 27-Mar 3, SETC at Knoxville Convention Center
- Miami, FL: Mar 2, 12pm-6pm Frost School of Music
- Nashville, TN: Mar 4, 12pm-6pm Southern Ground Studios – RWS Entertainment Musician Auditions
- Long Island City, NY: Mar 7, 12pm-6pm RWS Studios – RWS Entertainment Musician Auditions
- Chicago, IL: Mar 14, 12pm-6pm The Music Garage
- Chicago, IL: Mar 15, 4pm-9pm University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- New York, NY: Mar 16-18, StrawHat Auditions at PACE University
- New York, NY: Apr 1-3, Piano Summit 2019 (Summit Attendees Only – Register Here)
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 and cruise lines)
- Pop/R&B/Funk Band
- Percussion/Drumming Ensemble (needed at multiple theme and amusement parks)
- Drumline / Drum Corps
- Horn Trio: Trumpet, Trombone, and Tenor Saxophone
- Carnival Drummers
- Strolling Brass Band (woodwinds included)
- One-Man Band (wearing and playing multiple instruments)
- Variety Performers: Jugglers, Stilt Walkers, Magicians
Open Instrumental Positions:
- Vocalists (Male and Female), Piano/Keys, Singing Pianists, Drum Set/Percussion, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Saxophone, Trumpet, Trombone, Tuba/Sousaphone
Audition Requirements:
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.
• 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 CD or MP3 (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 CD or MP3
suggested but not necessary.
• 2 examples of contrasting styles – can be musical excerpts or etudes. Please play 16
bars of each.
• 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 CD or MP3 suggested, but not necessary.
• Lead guitar: Choose two or three popular lead riffs. We may ask you to play
extended solos.
• 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.
• 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.