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Each spring the staff and leadership team host Audition Prep Session once a month from March -June to help candidates prepare for auditions. All candidates must attend at least one prep session in order to receive an invitation to audition. Tentative dates for the Spring of 2012 are as follows:
Saturday, April 28 10am-6pm - Coming Soon! Register Below!
Saturday, May 19 10am-6pm
Saturday, June 16 10am-6pm
Registration
Download and complete the form to the left. Submit to our staff based on the instructions on the form. You can mail, email or fax the information.
General Information
All prep sessions are held in the Band Center on our campus. Participants should arrive at 9:45 am so we may begin promptly. The registration fee is $20.00 and is non refundable. Fees are paid upon check in and cash or money orders will be accepted. For cash, please use exact change. For money orders, please make payable to NC A&T Band. (NOT GOLDEN DELIGHT) No checks.
Clinic Registration
To register for a clinic, submit the Registration form by mail, fax or email the information to thegoldendelights@hotmail.com. It must be received in our office by the Wednesday prior to the clinic you wish to attend in order for you to attend.
Schedule for the Day
9:45 am Check In and Warm Up
10:00 am Prep Session Begins
1:30 pm Lunch Break**
2:30 pm Session Continues
6:00 pm Session Ends
**Meals are not provided at spring clinics. You may bring your lunch (no refrigerators or microwaves available so plan accordingly) OR visit local restaurants less than a mile from our campus.
Attire & What to Bring
Clinic Attire should consist of two piece form fitting dance wear. Racer back sports bras, cut off halter tops or crop tops are acceptable. For bottoms, briefs, boy cut shorts or dance pants are recommended. No sweatpants, loose fitting or athletic wear allowed. Proper dance shoes are required. No particular colors. Bring a small towel, light snacks and something to drink. Meals, transportation or housing are NOT provided for this event.
*Please remove tongue rings and additional piercings during clinics. You may wish to cut your nails down for safety if they are very long or acrylic.
Equipment
If you have your own flag, please bring it to the event. If not, we will provide a practice flag for you to use while you are here. We will provide information on how to purchase a practice flag (optional) because it is the practicing you do in between sessions that will enhance your skills.
Guidelines and Tips
We will be structuring clinics much like we run our rehearsals. If you have a question or need additional help, please ask. Enjoy yourself and the experience. Many participants are so stressed about tryouts they don’t enjoy learning. Please arrive on time and be prepared to stay for the duration of the event. Give it 100% during learning. While these are not auditions, our staff is looking for ladies who put forth the greatest effort.
No parents or spectators are allowed in the band center. Period. No exceptions. If they are dropping you off, please provide them with a schedule so they know when to pick you up for lunch (if going off campus) or once the event has ended. Rides should return at 5:45pm. If your parent enters the band center, you will be asked to leave.
Prep sessions are so valuable because we are able to see what you can do and also provide feedback on things you can do to enhance your skills prior to auditions. It also prepares candidates for the expectations of a collegiate level ensemble. This is a quick snap shot of what we do. Feel free to register for additional clinics and/or purchase an instructional DVD. They will be on sale at the event for $13.00. Please have exact change.
Special Package Option: If you wish to attend ALL clinics, the amount would be $60 and includes a free DVD. If you choose this package, it must be paid for all at one time. Otherwise it carries the full fee if you pay at each clinic.
Optional: On Site Auditions
During instruction, you are learning Golden Delight combinations and minimum requirements. Some candidates desire to show the staff their original choreography and skills. We have allotted a short amount of time for this. If you would like to do an onsite audition, please indicate that on your registration form. We MUST know in advance. Guidelines for onsite auditions are as follows:
• Demonstrate dance AND/OR twirling combination
• Must have your own music (make sure music is appropriate) We have a CD player and IPOD dock available
• We can provide a flag, but not batons
• Limit to no longer than 3 minutes total
Invitations to Auditions
By the Monday after the prep session, participants will receive an email indicating one of the following: (1) You are INVITED to auditions, (2) We cannot extend an audition invitation or (3) we need to see more and invite you to attend another clinic (or submit a DVD if you live out of state) before we make the final decision.
