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December 27, 2016
Solo Medley
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Here's the audition information for the solo number for the upcoming choir show.  
Song Title: 4 Chords

Event: Glee Music Academy Choir Show

Show Date: Friday, Feb 3, 2017

Location: Friends Church in Yorba Linda

Video Due Date: Thursday, Jan 5th
Who can Audition? 
Anyone in any Glee choir can audition.  

Pre-Glee, Glee Club Studio, Glee Club Trabuco or Ladera Ranch. 
Tell me about the soloist rehearsals...

Saturday, January 14th at 9-9:30AM
During Saturday Glee Tour Team rehearsal

Monday, January 23rd: D uring the combined rehearsal

4:00-4:45 Pre-Glee

4:00-4:45 Soloists 

4:45-6:00 PM Glee Club 

4:45-7:45 PM Glee Tour Team

Thursday, Feb 2nd at Yorba Linda
One extra hour during the required dress rehearsal
How does it work? 

1. Download the wordsheet describing the solos. 

2. Download the singer demo of the solos (password is gotglee) on our learning track page or on the button below. 

3. Learn the entire song or learn a few of the solos that are of interest. 

  • Usually those that are chosen are those that video tape several solos.
  • The solos are scattered throughout the song to deal with the word overlap. That means that solo #1 might be at the beginning and in different sections of the song.
  • It is preferred for you only to include the first section or the middle section if that is where your solo is located. It is OK to record the entire solo if you are singing it all. It is OK to cut off the background music early if you aren't singing that part.  
  • Remember to NOT sing with the Singer but with the piano file only for taping. 
  • There is a speaking part which is also part of the audition for those that are interested. 

4. Videotape on a iphone or camera with the piano track. 

How can I improve my chances? 
Can I record it on my phone?
Yes, that is probably easiest but not required. Any video recording device is fine.

Do I perform with or without music?
You perform only with the minus. The demo is for you to practice and learn the right notes. Do NOT sing without the minus during filming. This is the most important part of the audition. Can you sing the right notes without the singer in time with the piano? That is what we want to see.

How do I send them to you?
Yes, send them through a free WeTransfer app on your phone or a Dropbox link. This will keep all the files within your student’s name folder.

When will I find out if I made it?
We will evaluate your video audition within one to two weeks after we receive it. You should hear back from us within that time frame. Feel free to email us to confirm we got your file.

How to send through your computer
1. Visit www.wetransfer.com on your computer. You don’t need plus.
2. Add the video files with a note saying what solos you are interested in.  It is OK to do the entire song but if you are only auditioning for certain sections, please tell us that. 
3. Send to karstin@gleemusicacademy.com AND wecare@gleemusicacademy.com
4. Include the following in your message. Here are Suzy Clark’s (your student’s name) # of solo files for the audition.
5. Press send.

How to send through your phone.
1. Download the Free WeTransfer app on your phone in your app store.
2. Open the WeTransfer app.
3. Send to karstin@gleemusicacademy.com AND wecare@gleemusicacademy.com
4. Include the following in your message. Here are Suzy Clark’s (your student’s name) # of files for the audition.
5. Press send.