This past week I was fortunate enough to have auditioned for several top-notch Young Artist Programs that are holding auditions in New York City. These auditions, of course, got me to thinking about the entire audition process and what goes into it as an auditionee. First, there is finding the right 'audition outfit', then getting the perfectly comfortable but not too conservative 'audition shoe', deciding on matching jewelry and makeup, and last, but certainly not least, the final once-over of the pieces that will either make or break your experience in the audition. For me, it's always exciting to be able to sing for a new group of people (i.e. the judges at the auditions) and hopefully whether or not they choose me to participate in their season, they will still have enjoyed themselves a bit while listening to me for those 5-10 minutes that my audition lasts. Because, let's face it, isn't that what singing is all about? It's funny, most people view the auditions as a nasty, albeit necessary, step on the way to getting to the 'real audiences' upon whom they as a singer can make an impression through their beautiful music and artistry. However, last time I checked, those people who are sitting in the audition room are just as worthy of enjoying a singer's artistry and witnessing a moving performance, regardless of whether or not they also have the power to choose or not choose that singer for further career development. So, I definitely think it's important for all singers who are going into these auditions in the upcoming months to really be aware that the judges are your first audience, and therefore, don't count them out if you really are trying to break into this business to connect with the audience and make meaningful music.
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