- May 4, 2011 at 11:00pm to May 5, 2011 at 4:00pm CDT
- Location: The Hamm Fine Arts Building, Bandroom
- Latest Activity: Jul 6, 2020
– DRUMLine Live is an international tour based on the Historically Black College and University marching band tradition. With riveting rhythms, bold beats and ear-grabbing energy, the staged show will be a synchronized musical showcase of the HBCU experience. Incorporating original compositions and soul-infused interpretations of top 40 hits, group performances will range from colorful, choreographed routines to heavy doses of drum riffs and cadences. This live, staged show is co-produced by Halftime Live, LLC and Columbia Artists Management Inc. (CAMI), and is currently auditioning for a it’s World Tour Part III.
VIDEO AUDITIONS will be accepted until May 22nd for those who can't make it out to one of our live audition locations so please upload!!!
Dancers:
DRUMLine Live is looking for energetic, technically trained dancers experienced in jazz, ballet, hip-hop and acrobatics.
Dancers will be asked to demonstrate, in isolation, turns/turn sequence, splits, leaps/leap sequence, kicks/kick sequence, toe touches, and extensions.
Dancers must perform a prepared combination that demonstrates an exceptional range of your dancing ability in any medium(s) of your choice (Hip-Hop, Lyrical, Ballet, Tap, Stepping, etc). Please bring a current Photo and your own music on CD.
Dancers will be asked to demonstrate a secondary talent (Singing, Acting, Secondary Dance medium etc.)
Dancers must also be prepared to learn a routine taught by the DrumLine Live choreographer as a part of the final audition process
Q. What should I wear to Auditions?A. Dress may be anything comfortable that showcases your figure and does not restrict movement. (A two piece leotard will be required for any call-back and final auditions)
Q. How should I wear my Hair?A. Hair should be worn in a current style that is complimentary to your face and should be worn down in order to promote movement.
Q. How should I wear my make-up?A. For the purpose of auditions, Make-up should be worn in moderation and in tones that compliment your natural beauty.
Q. What are the judges looking for?A. Judges will focus on dance technique, routine execution, flexibility, showmanship, poise, attitude, personality, personal appearance, enthusiasm, and energy.
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Instrumentalist:
Must perform a minimum of six chromatically adjacent major and minor scales. Must play the chromatic scale the full practical range of the instrument. Must perform a solo that demonstrates your advanced technical and lyrical abilities. If you play jazz, be prepared to improvise in any key. Percussionist must perform an advanced level snare drum solo and a minimum of 12 rudiments, opened to close at a minimum tempo of 120. Drum set performers must play a minimum 60 second demonstration of your best ability in any musical medium or style.
Please note, all interested must provide a 64 count marching demonstration of an HBCU style band, a demonstration of choreography, and must demonstrate the ability to act and role play a 30 to 60 second scene of your choice.
The musicians and actors selected in this “elite” group will receive a competitive salary, lodging, and meals along with bragging rights after the tour is complete.
For more information, please visit www. DrumlineLive.com.
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