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Auditioning for a BASS GUITAR MAJOR 
To audition for a BASS MAJOR, you will need to perform two pieces of contrasting styles, each of about 2 to 3 minutes in length, which will assist us in making a fair assessment of your ability.
Bass guitarists should endeavour to bring their own instrument, amplifier and effects to the audition.
The audition will also involve a short personal interview.
If you wish to minor in another subject ( e.g. vocals, dance, drama or another instrument), you will also need to come with one prepared piece, to give us an indication of your ability in that area.
It is important to realize that the audition is not a test and it doesn’t matter if there are mistakes in the performance. It is simply an opportunity for the Audition Panel to assess whether someone is at the stage where they would benefit from what EXCEL has to offer.
If you require further details, contact our school office.
Auditioning for a DANCE MAJOR You will need to come prepared to perform two pieces of contrasting styles, each of about 2 minutes in length, which will assist us in making a fair assessment of your abilities.
There will be a sound system available so you only need to bring your music on either tape or CD.
Your audition will also involve a short personal interview.
If you wish to take a minor subject in vocals, drama or another instrument, you will also need to come with one prepared piece, to give us an indication of your ability in that area. (NOTE: if you wish to audition for a guitar, bass or drum minor, you will need to bring your instrument with you.)
It is important to realize that the audition is not a test and it doesn’t matter if there are mistakes in the performance. It is simply an opportunity for the Audition Panel to assess whether someone is at the stage where they would benefit from what EXCEL has to offer.
If you require further details, contact our school office.
Auditioning for a DRAMA MAJOR To audition for a DRAMA MAJOR, you will need to perform two pieces of contrasting styles, of about 2 minutes in length, which will assist us in making a fair assessment.
You are more than welcome to bring someone into the audition room with you if your script involves more than one person, however we suggest that you do not choose a piece that requires more than two characters. A member of the audition panel is available to read with you if necessary.
If you do not have any drama resources available, EXCEL can provide a script to use in the audition.
Your audition will also involve a short personal interview.
If you wish to take a minor subject in vocals, dance or another instrument, you will also need to come with one prepared piece, to give us an indication of your ability in that area. (NOTE: if you wish to audition for a guitar, bass or drum minor, you will need to bring your instrument with you. Auditions taking place in Auckland will be provided with a drum kit.)
It is important to realize that the audition is not a test and it doesn’t matter if there are mistakes in the performance. It is simply an opportunity for the Audition Panel to assess whether someone is at the stage where they would benefit from what EXCEL has to offer.
If you require further details, contact our school office.
Auditioning for a DRUM MAJOR To audition for a DRUM MAJOR, you will need to perform two pieces of contrasting styles, each of about 2 to 3 minutes in length, which will assist us in making a fair assessment of your abilities.
Most audition venues will have a drum kit available for you to use, but please contact the office to confirm there is a kit available otherwise we may ask you to bring your own. A drum kit is supplied to those auditioning in the Auckland area.
The audition will also involve a short personal interview.
If you wish to take a minor subject in vocals, dance, drama or another instrument, you will also need to come with one prepared piece, to give us an indication of your ability in that area. (NOTE: if you wish to audition for a guitar or bass minor, you will need to bring this with you. If you wish to audition for a keyboard minor there will be either a keyboard or piano supplied.)
It is important to realize that the audition is not a test and it doesn’t matter if there are mistakes in the performance. It is simply an opportunity for the Audition Panel to assess whether someone is at the stage where they would benefit from what EXCEL has to offer.
If you require further details, contact our school office.
Auditioning for a GUITAR MAJOR To audition for a GUITAR MAJOR, you will need to perform two pieces of contrasting styles, each of about 2 to 3 minutes in length, which will assist us in making a fair assessment of your abilities.
Guitarists should endeavour to bring their own instrument, amplifier and effects to the audition.
The audition will also involve a short personal interview.
If you wish to take a minor subject in vocals, dance, drama or another instrument, you will also need to come with one prepared piece, to give us an indication of your ability in that area.
It is important to realize that the audition is not a test and it doesn’t matter if there are mistakes in the performance. It is simply an opportunity for the Audition Panel to assess whether someone is at the stage where they would benefit from what EXCEL has to offer.
If you require further details, contact our school office.
Auditioning for a KEYBOARD MAJOR To audition for a KEYBOARD MAJOR, you will need to perform two pieces of contrasting styles, each of about 2 to 3 minutes in length, which will assist us in making a fair assessment of your abilities.
There will either be a keyboard or piano supplied for you at the audition venue.
The audition will also involve a short personal interview.
If you wish to take a minor subject in vocals, dance, drama or another instrument, you will also need to come with one prepared piece, to give us an indication of your ability in that area. (NOTE: if you wish to audition for a guitar, bass or drum minor, you will need to bring this with you. In Auckland auditions, there will be a drum kit supplied.)
It is important to realize that the audition is not a test and it doesn’t matter if there are mistakes in the performance. It is simply an opportunity for the Audition Panel to assess whether someone is at the stage where they would benefit from what EXCEL has to offer.
If you require further details, contact our school office.
Auditioning for a VOCAL MAJOR To audition for a VOCAL MAJOR, you will need to sing two songs of contrasting styles, each of about 2 to 3 minutes in length.
EXCEL has around 350 backing tracks that you can sing along to at your audition. These backing tracks can be sung in any key. A list of backing tracks will be sent to you with, along with your audition details. (Due to copyright, we are unable to send you copies of the actual backing tracks.)
It is also possible for you to bring you own backing track, or your own accompanist. (There will be a piano and a CD player available at the audition venue).
The audition will also involve a short personal interview and some impromptu requirements e.g. aural tests etc.
It is important to realize that the audition is not a test and it doesn’t matter if there are mistakes in the performance. It is simply an opportunity for our audition panel to assess whether someone is at the stage where they would benefit from what EXCEL has to offer.
If you require further details, contact our school office.
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Audition Dates for 2010 Intake download:2010 Reference Form 2010 Audition/Interview form