[Gwen]

I just had an audition for a pop singers group at my school.
Long story short: I didn't have a song prepared, I had a song in mind and realized (in front of him,) that I didn't know all the words. (I sang America the Beautiful to the teacher's annoyance, he was annoyed when he suggested it--) I fall into the alto range, and I can't sight read for crap. I'm going to cry. I'm a senior and this was my last chance for this.
My only chance at all is that I'm a senior, (seniority) and my range. (2 and a half octaves apparently.)
I hate this.

[jazzygirlsings]

Bad auditions happen to good people...seriously...

I had a tea commercial audition last night that I was kinda rushed into. I didn't even get a chance to breathe...

And I didn't take the time to ask where they wanted my focus to be...so I was all over the place...It didn't help that the sides were AWFUL! LOL!

"It's excellent...It has a rich, soothing aroma. Not like coffee which keeps me awake and gives me the jitters."

LOL!

[what_the_heck013]

Next time this happens, do "The Star-Spangled Banner" instead of "America the Beautiful". Especially for a pop audition, you can improv and make it sound all pop-ey.

[Gwen]

He had a thing on the sign up list for auditions that said: Sing a pop song prefferably in jazz style.
so here's me:

He usually has people do America the Beautiful, it's the song he preffers.
Star Spangled Banner. WHY didn't I think of that?!?

I'm singing Stranger to the Rain for my next audition though, so...
heh heh heh...it's for a Christmas show. The company had that song on a list they wanted us to pick from to sing for the audition. So problem solved there!

I'll keep an update on the pop audition. The list should be up in a few days.

[DaddyDiesel]

Maybe I missed somthing; is there a reason you didnt have a song prepared? There is Probably a good reason. Since its a long story. I know it sucks, but making sure you are prepared is a big step in auditioning. I went to a very competitive audition recently where everyone came prepared. (which rarely happens) I Never saw acasting director with such tough choices. It was fun to see him stress out for a change. I digress.

I hope all goes well. Popsinger groups are definently fun.

[Gwen]

...well, I didn't make it in. I was pretty much expecting that.
The audition was at 8:10 in the morning and I had just gotten back from another thing the night before. I knew what song I was going to sing, but didn't quite know all the words. (I knew the tune very well, and most of the words.) I would've looked it up but I don't have a computer. And the library's far away.
I'm in a state of down and out. I'm usually not picked/cast for things like this, if I'm picked at all.

[LisaKitty]

Sorry to hear that. Rejection always sucks. But Jazzy is right, bad auditions happen to everyone, so don't get too down on it. Just use this as a learning experience, so that the next time you are in a similar situation, you will be more prepared, and knock the director's socks off!