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DRAMA CAMP AUDITIONS

Hello Drama Campers!
We are excited that you have decided to join us this summer for Drama Camp!
ALL Drama Campers will participate in vocal auditions ONLINE. We provide you with explicit instructions for how to do this – the instructional video we provide will walk you step-by-step of how to send us a link to your audition video. Please take the time to read the instructions and watch the video – it will be worth your time to do so.
We look forward to working with each of you this summer!
~The Directors

Drama Camp Online Audition Instructions:

Instructional Video can be found here. This instructional video will reference a sample audition video which can be found here. 

  1. Choose a song to sing – a song from a musical of your choice (NOTE: a hymn is no longer an appropriate choice of song for the audition process).
  2. Secure a pianist to play for you. Piano accompaniment is REQUIRED – no a capella music will be accepted.
  3. Videotape yourself auditioning for the musical (you can use a laptop, cell phone, or video camera for this – as long as it will enable you to upload the file online).
    • Video includes a full-body shot of you, your music (if needed), and a piano accompaniment (NO props or embellishments of ANY kind, please). We don’t NEED to see the piano in the video – just need to hear it.
    • Introduce yourself (first and last names, please!), as well as the song you are choosing to sing – be confident, clear, and LOUD!
    • Sing only ONE verse plus chorus of the song you choose – the video should be only 2 minutes in length maximum.Feel free to be expressive and creative in your interpretation of your song – use your hands to gesture and feet to move (if applicable) and don’t forget to use your facial expression to draw us in!
    • Finish the video with a simple “thank you.”
  4. Save your video as a file onto your computer – please name your file with your actual name and “Audition Video” (i.e. StephenRobertsonAuditionVideo).
  5. Sign up for a free, online account at YouTube (gmail users already have an account).
  6. Once you’ve created your personal YouTube account, log in to YouTube.
  7. Upload your recording onto YouTube. In the dropdown box, choose “Unlisted” or “Public” as the viewing setting for your video. Double click on the video file you want to upload.
  8. Click “Done” to confirm processing on the YouTube screen.
  9. Copy the URL link of your video and paste it onto the space provided for you at the end bottom of the Online Audition form.
  10. Be sure to fill out the Online Audition Form in its entirety and click “submit.”
  11. Questions? Email Mr. Stephen.robertson@mbu.edu.
2024 MUSIC ELECTIVE A

ELECTIVE A options

Campers will be given the opportunity to choose their own electives for the scheduled elective times. Electives are for those campers in band, piano, and strings who are at camp in the afternoon (not morning-only campers).

2024 Electives A

*Percussion Ensemble: Experience the thrill of playing in a percussion ensemble. Percussionists and pianists are strongly encouraged to participate. Restrictions: 8th grade and up. BONNEMA

*Chamber Groups: Musicians will be grouped into trios and quartets with camp faculty. Prepared groups will perform in piano concert. Restrictions: Only for intermediate to advanced-level musicians in 8th grade and up. Campers must be registered by April 10 to be in a Chamber Group. FACULTY

*Beginning Hand Chimes: Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be part of a human keyboard? Find out as you experience the fun of hand chimes for yourself! Learn the basics of chime ringing and techniques culminating in a final performance on Thursday night. Restrictions: 8th grade and younger. No prior experience with chimes or hand bells necessary. HERBERT

***Beginning Piano: This class is for campers wanting to learn the basics of playing piano! After learning about correct posture/hand position, the white keys, and finger numbers, campers will learn how to do basic chording and play some impressive pieces. Restrictions: None TSCHIDA

*Song Leading for Church: Learn and practice the basics for song leading in your local church. Campers will have numerous hands-on opportunities during the class sessions. Restrictions: None. D BROWN

***Vocal Techniques: Improve your ability to sing by learning about the voice and safe, productive ways to use it musically. Students will be introduced to concepts such as safe warm-up techniques, proper breathing, breath control, sound projection, and more. Restrictions: None RUFFIN

***Golden Rules of Practicing: Learn strategies that will help you learn your music faster and better and make your practicing more enjoyable. Restrictions: None. R BROWN
2024 MUSIC ELECTIVE B

Elective B

2024 Electives B
*Beginning Percussion: Develop the proper techniques for playing various percussion instruments and enjoy playing a simple percussion piece. Restrictions: 8th grade and younger with little or no percussion experience. BONNEMA
***Masterclass—Performance Critique: Bring in prepared solo literature and accompaniment to receive comments from faculty on your performance in a masterclass format. Participants must email the title of their piece to finearts@mbu.edu by June 1 and bring the music to camp. Restrictions: 8th grade and up. M STEINBART
*Intermediate Hand Chimes: Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be part of a human keyboard? Find out as you experience the fun of hand chimes for yourself! Learn the basics of chime ringing and techniques culminating in a Thursday night performance. Restrictions: 8th grade and up. Must be fluent in reading notes and rhythm. No prior experience with chimes or hand bells necessary HERBERT
***Bucket Drumming: Master fun bucket drumming techniques while also improving your rhythmic ability. Restrictions: None. COLLEGE STUDENT
*Conducting: Conducting is a crash course in the basics of time beating, cueing, and expression for the beginning director. After learning conducting and score-reading basics, campers will have hands-on opportunities during class sessions. Restrictions: None.  J STEINBART
***Vocal Techniques: Improve your ability to sing by learning about the voice and safe, productive ways to use it musically. Students will be introduced to concepts such as safe warm-up techniques, proper breathing, breath control, sound projection, and more. Restrictions: None RUFFIN
***Make Music—Make Money: Explore how to think like an entrepreneur. Topics covered include structuring contracts to make money as a wedding musician, accompanist, or performer; learning basic marketing tips; and preparing to study music professionally. Restrictions: 8th grade and up. TSCHIDA

STRING AUDITION INFO
  • Please fill out this audition questionaire.
    • No one will be excluded from the orchestra on the basis of this audition.
  • Audition questionaire due by May 1.
  • Music will be available later