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AUDITIONS FOR COCA-COLA CHRISTMAS IN THE PARK 2007
25th June 2007
Audition Dates
Christchurch - Saturday 21 & Sunday 22 July 2007
Auckland - Saturday 28 & Sunday 29 July 2007
(Call backs are held on Sunday from 2pm to 6pm)
Audition Venues
Christchurch - Jazz School, Cnr High & Madras Streets, entrance on High Street
Auckland - Epsom Girls’ Grammar School Hall & Foyer, Silver Road entrance, off Gillies Ave, Epsom.
Rehearsal schedule for successful performers - Kids choir and soloists must be available Wednesday & Thursday (approx 4.00pm – 10.30pm) & Friday (10.30am - 10.30pm), during the week leading up to concerts.
In addition the weekly rehearsal day for the kids’ choir will be: Christchurch - Sunday afternoons, from 21 October, plus Thursday afternoons from 1 November.
Auckland - Monday 4.30pm to 6.00pm, from 15 October
Concert Dates
Christchurch: Saturday 24 November (Rain date Sunday 25)
Auckland: Saturday 8 December (Rain date Sunday 9)
Your audition is for either the Christchurch or the Auckland concert.
Information will be repeated on the website www.christmasinthepark.co.nz from Monday 18 June 2007. Click on ‘auditions’.
Who we are looking for
Please select from the following three options and read all the information carefully before applying for an audition.
1) KIDS FOR THE COCA-COLA KIDS CHOIR
2) SINGERS FOR SOLOIST ROLES
3) DANCERS, GROUPS AND OTHER PERFORMERS
1. COCA-COLA KIDS CHOIR
Audition details
Any child (aged 8 – 13) who is an excellent singer-dancer can audition. Experience in dance and performing in public, is an advantage. You must be confident, reliable, vibrant; a natural mover on stage and a team player. We are looking for 12 kids.
Apply by emailing auditions07@bestevents.co.nz <mailto:auditions07@bestevents.co.nz>
Please supply:
· Your full name and age
· Adult’s contact number for the date of audition
· What city you will audition in (Chch or Auck)
Kids will be auditioned in groups and must prepare these two short songs by heart: Silent Night (Verse 1, in the key of B flat) & Snoopy’s Christmas (Verse 1 & 2, Chorus all in the key of A), plus make up their own choreography or simple moves to Snoopy’s Christmas.
Kids will sing to a backing track provided by us.
Silent Night
Silent Night, Holy Night
All is calm, all is bright
Round yon virgin, Mother and child
Holy infant so tender and mild
Sleep in heavenly Peace
Sleep in heavenly Peace
Snoopy’s Christmas
The news came out in the First World War
The bloody Red Baron was flying once more
The Allied command ignored all of its men
And called on Snoopy to do it again.
It was the night before Christmas, 40 below
When Snoopy went up in search of his foe
He spied the Red Baron and fiercely they fought
With ice on his wings Snoopy knew he was caught.
Christmas bells those Christmas bells
ringing through the land
Bringing peace to all the world
and good will to man
2. SINGERS FOR SOLOIST ROLES
Audition details
You must be 8 to 35 years of age, with performance experience as a lead singer or soloist, plus the elusive “X factor”. We are looking for young, fresh, up & coming stars. You must be at the top of your craft. We are looking for singers with outstanding vocal talent, plus a strong personality and confidence. You must also have the ability to inspire and communicate to your audience, through your performance. We are looking for up to 10 soloists in each city.
Apply by emailing auditions07@bestevents.co.nz
Please supply:
· Your full name & your age
· Your contact number for the date of audition
· What city you will audition in (Chch or Auck)
· 50-word summary of relevant skills & experience
· Greatest achievement as a soloist to date
· One low resolution photo (not compulsory)
· Contact details for a referee other than a family member. (We may or may not contact this person)
We will accept the top 100 applications in each city. Successful soloists will be notified with an audition time slot. Some may not hear back til a week before their audition weekend. Please let us know if you have auditioned before, giving the year and the song you chose.
NB - Kids who want to audition for a solo: You cannot audition for the kid’s choir and a solo. You must choose one or the other.
Soloists may support their application by sending a CD or DVD by 13th July 2007
To - The Artistic Producer
Coca-Cola Christmas in the Park
P O Box 46 305 Herne Bay
Auckland 1147
This is not compulsory. Please do not send masters & enclose a self addressed, stamped envelope if you want your material returned, otherwise we will keep it on file.
Guidelines and tips for soloists
Song choice: Choose a 2-minute excerpt from the song that you would want to sing at the event if chosen. Consider the nature of the event when selecting your song.
Below is a list of suggestions, which are not listed in order of preference.
Although we are still open to and searching for good songs, any of the numbers listed below would make a good audition song.
We Need A Little Christmas
Santa Claus is Coming To Town
Snoopy’s Christmas
Frosty The Snowman
Jingle Bells
Here Comes Santa Claus
When A Child is Born
Rocking Around the Christmas Tree
Mambo No. 5 - Lou Bega
I Like To Move It - Erick Morillo & Sacha Baron Cohen, Madagascar Soundtrack
Shake A Tail Feather - Ray Charles, The Blues Brothers Soundtrack
The Virgin Mary Had A Baby Boy (suitable for a male trio)
Te Harinui
Do You Hear What I Hear
Amazing Grace
Joy To The World
Deck The Halls
Nowell
O Come All Ye Faithful
Hark the Herald Angel’s Sing
Mary’s Boy Child
Silent Night
Once In Royal David’s City
Come Home For Christmas – The Eagles
I Wish – Fantasia & others, Happy Feet Soundtrack | Stevie Wonder
For The Love Of it - Salmonella Dub
Don’t Dream It’s Over – Crowded House
Beside You – Dave Dobbyn
Gimme Some Lovin' - The Blues Brothers Soundtrack
Candy Man – Christina Aguilera (suitable for a female trio)
Hello, I Love You - The Doors
Feelin’ Good – Nina Simone
Signed Sealed Delivered - Stevie Wonder
Don't You Worry Bout A Thing - Stevie Wonder | John Legend
One - Bono & Mary J. Blige
Zoot Suit Riot - Cherry Poppin' Daddies
Tell Me Something Good – Chaka Khan
Call Me – Blondie
Crazy – Gnarls Barkley
Reach Out – I’ll Be There – The Four Tops
Disco Inferno – The Trammps
Can You Feel It – The Jackson’s
Don’t Leave Me This Way - The Communards
You Should Be Dancing- Bee Gees
Accompaniment: A cappella (unaccompanied) is fine or bring your own CD backing track with no lead vocals on it. Alternatively, if you bring readable sheet music, (not just a chord chart) we can accompany you on piano, or you can bring your own accompanist. We do not want amplification and /or microphones used.
Dress Code: Come dressed to impress by auditioning in a costume you would wear if chosen.
3. DANCERS, GROUPS AND OTHER PERFORMERS
Audition details
While we are not formally auditioning bands, dance groups or other specialist performers and entertainers during the audition weekends, if anyone is a member of the above, and feel they have something outstanding to offer the show, please send a press kit (include 1 page list of performance highlights, 1 photo & 1 DVD) to the following address by 13 July 2007:
The Artistic Producer
Coca-Cola Christmas in the Park
C/- P O Box 46 305 Herne Bay
Auckland 1147
Please do not send masters & enclose a self addressed, stamped envelope if you want your material returned.
At this stage we are considering including the following in the shows and would welcome an email - auditions07@bestevents.co.nz
- plus material in the post from the following:
Marching Team
Dynamic award winning dance duo
Uni-cyclist
Exceptional award winning solo tap dancer
Performance group (dance, Circo Arts, other) of up to 8 people who feel they have something unique & dynamic to offer the show.
We may request meeting or seeing a performance from any of the above, on the Saturday or Sunday night, after 6pm, during the two audition weekends. We I will notify these groups a week before the auditions.
In terms of rehearsals - dancers, groups and others - May only be req’d the Thursday night and Friday (all day, night) before the concert.
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