2022 Audition Tour!

Upcoming Audition Events: 

• Jan 14-17, 2022: Lawrenceville, NJ – The A1s Conference
• Feb 7, 2022: Boston, MA – Berklee College of Music
• Feb 9, 2022: Murfreesboro, TN – Middle Tennessee State University
• Feb 10th, 2022: Nashville, TN – Sound Emporium Studios
• Feb 11-12, 2022: Nashville, TN – Tennessee State University
• Feb 12, 2022: Nashville, TN – Belmont University
• Feb 16, 2022: Mansfield, PA – Mansfield University
• Feb 17, 2022: Millersville, PA – Millersville University
• Feb 18, 2022: West Chester, PA – West Chester University
• March 3, 2022: Commerce, TX – Texas A&M University–Commerce
• March 10-12, 2022: Memphis, TN – SETC Convention

Cruise Ship 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
• Pop/R&B/Funk Band
• Percussion/Drumming Ensemble
• Drumline / Drum Corps
• Horn Trio:  Trumpet, Trombone, and  Tenor Saxophone
• Parade Drummers
• Strolling Brass Band (Woodwinds Included)
• Variety Performers:  Jugglers and Stilt Walkers

Open Instrumental Positions:

• Vocalists (Male and Female), Piano/Keys, Singing Pianists, Drum Set, Marching 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). 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 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.