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Auditions

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We hold open auditions for the group 1-2 times per academic year:

Freshers Auditions:

These auditions take place late September - Early October

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Fringe Auditions:

We may choose to hold auditions March- April

for our Fringe show.

What do our auditions look like?

Once you have arrived at the time slot you will have booked on

our sign up form you will be greeted by a few members of committee who will form the panel for you're audition. Please don't stress yourself about it, it's a very chill experience! The audition will consist of the following:

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  • Singing a verse and a chorus from two different songs (without a backing track, we want to hear you acappella!)

  • The panel asking a bit about you're musical experience, but don't worry if you haven't got lots!

  • A range test so we know what vocal part you are

  • We may also potentially ask you to do some sight singing and a rhythm test however you absolutely do not need to be able to sight read music to be in the group!

  • We may also ask you to do some pitch matching exercises. 

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After the audition, within a couple days you will hear your outcome, if you were successful you will be invited to our recalls with other auditionees, which will be set up like a mock Illums rehearsal, this our chance to get to know you, and for you to see if Illums is your thing. If the recall goes well we will then call you to let you know you are in Illuminations!

FAQs

What if I'm ill on the day of my audition?

Don't worry we would of course take that into account! And if you are too ill to make it we can sort out a later audition or self tape! 

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What songs should I choose?

Pick something you enjoy singing and that shows you off as much as possible, we want to see you have fun and show off what you can do!

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Can I only audition if I'm a student at the University?

Unfortunately due to guild rules and the competitions we enter, only students of the University of Exeter may be admitted into the group.

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If you have any other questions please either use our contact us page or DM us on Instagram!

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Want to see what life in Illums may look like for you?

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