THE GEORGETOWN SAXATONES
Audition for the Saxatones!
Want to be part of Georgetown University's one and only co-ed community service a cappella group? Come out to our auditions! We host auditions just about every semester and would love to hear you sing!
No experience required! Simply prepare a verse and chorus of your favorite song and come ready to show us who you are.
We're so excited to meet you!
Fall 2024
First things first, please click on the link above to fill out a five second form to express your interest in auditioning for us this semester!
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This semester, we’ll be conducting our audition process entirely in person! Please see detailed instructions below:
When and Where?
First round of auditions: Saturday/Sunday, September 7/8th, 12 PM - 5 PM @ STUDIO C in Old North
Callbacks (for selected singers) : Saturday/Sunday, September 14/15th, 12 PM - 5PM @ STUDIO C in Old North
General note: You will come for a group warm up at 12 PM on the day you plan to audition, during which you'll sign up for an individual audition slot for later that day which will last no longer than 15 minutes.
What Should I Prepare?
Come ready with a solo song of your choice; now is the time to show off your vocal style and skill! You can choose any song of any style or genre as long as it is not Disney or musical theater. Choose whatever song you believe best showcases your vocal talent and sing just a verse and chorus! We ask for no karaoke accompaniment or following a YouTube video, just sing it *a cappella* for us!
What Else to Expect:
We'll lead you through some ascending and descending scales, pitch matching exercises, and a blending activity. You don't need to prepare anything for this part, we'll teach it to you!
Good luck and if you have any questions or scheduling conflicts don’t hesitate to contact us through email at saxatones@gmail.com. We are so excited to hear you sing :)
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What type of experience do I need?
No experience necessary! We welcome singers from all types of musical backgrounds, with or without musical training.
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What do I need to bring?
Just you and your awesome energy! Remember to prepare a verse and a chorus of a song that shows off your voice. We’d prefer that you choose a song in the same range of genres that we perform, so no Disney or musical theater please!
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How many new members do you usually accept?
We don’t have a set number of members. Typically, the number of people we take depends on the vocal parts we are looking for that particular semester. Don’t stress––if you audition for us and we feel that you are fully qualified to be in the group, we will take you even if we end up with a larger number of members in a certain section!
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What happens after the audition?
Callbacks! If we call you back, we will invite you to come sing for us again with two additional prepared songs: one song of your choice and another from our repertoire. Callbacks will be similar to your first round audition, only with some additional exercises that will help us get to know you and your voice better. We will again open the floor for you to ask us any questions you may have about the group.
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Is it okay to re-audition in another semester if I don’t make it into the group the first time?
Yes! Many of our current and past members didn’t make it into the group their first time auditioning. Our needs as a group fluctuate from semester to semester, so we encourage you to audition again if we do not accept you on your first try!