Elements and Performance Criteria
- Plan audition program
- Confirm audition requirements in consultation with appropriate personnel
- Undertake background research into the needs and business of auditioning body to strategically plan the program
- Plan program to suit auditioning body's requirements
- Prepare a varied program that demonstrates own strengths in performance and that is well within the technical and stylistic ability of any other performers required for the audition
- Observe all protocols, either specifically prescribed by auditioning body or otherwise appropriate to context
- Confirm arrangements with accompanist or ensemble to allow maximum rehearsal time
- Where possible test the audition venue and facilities in advance or inspect to assess warm-up possibilities
- Organise portfolio to present to auditioning body as required
- Prepare for audition
- Purchase or hire scores, tapes or other materials necessary for the program
- Comply with statutory requirements for music to be performed at audition
- Check the condition of instruments and/or accessories to be used in the audition to ensure optimum working order and repair or adjust as necessary to ensure best performance conditions
- Where appropriate check the tuning of instruments in advance and take measures to ensure ease and accuracy of tuning both in preparation for, and during, the audition
- Ensure that all equipment is appropriate to the audition venue and context
- Inspect and try out instruments and/or equipment where possible in advance of the audition when they are to be supplied by the auditioning body at the venue
- Present audition
- Arrive at the venue punctually to allow for warm-up time and registration procedures
- Use relaxation techniques to overcome performance anxiety as required
- Ensure that dress and manner are appropriate to the audition and musical context
- Ensure that required resources are on hand and available in a manner that allows the audition to proceed without undue interruption
- Present portfolio as required
- Apply music knowledge and appropriate techniques to perform pieces to best of one's ability
- Listen carefully and respond to instructions given during the audition, including cutting off the performance if and when instructed
- Maintain a positive and courteous manner with auditioner and fellow performers
- Follow up audition
- At the completion of the audition confirm an expected time for hearing the audition outcome
- Where result is successful, obtain details of contract interview and follow up accordingly
- Where result is unsuccessful, follow up with a courteous request for appraisal and further advice
- Evaluate and assess the audition performance and feedback to influence future audition preparation and performance
- Send follow-up correspondence for each audition whether successful or not to communicate appreciation for the opportunity and to allow for further opportunities