Songfest Host Auditions
Student hosts are selected for each Songfest through a yearly audition process. These auditions usually take place in October, and are open to all undergraduate students currently enrolled at Pepperdine University's Seaver College.
Visit our Frequently Asked Host Questions.
If you have any additional questions, please email us at songfest@pepperdine.edu.
Songfest 2020 Auditions
The host audition process for Songfest 2020 has concluded. We thank all candidates for their participation. If you are interested in auditioning in the future, you may find it helpful to look through the audition information from a previous audition.
OLD INFORMATION - NEW INFO WILL BE PUBLISHED WHEN THE SONGFEST 2021 AUDITIONS ARE ANNOUNCED
Songfest 2020 Auditions at a Glance:
- Initial Auditions: Wednesday Oct 23, 2019, 4:30-7:30 PM
- 5-minute audition appointments (sign up online)
- Sing selections from 2 songs
- Present a sample group introduction
- Bring completed audition paperwork
- Callback Auditions: Friday October 25, 2019, 2:50 - 6:45 PM
- By invitation only
- No preparation necessary
- Singing, dancing, and improv exercises
- All material taught/performed as a group in a fun workshop-style setting
How do I audition to be a Songfest 2020 host?
- Download the Songfest 2020 Host Audition Packet , or pick up a printed copy in Student Activities (HAWC 117).
- Sign up for a 5-minute audition appointment.
- Prepare for the audition (see Auditon Packet).
- Consider signing up for a preparatory appointment with the Audition Accompanist (optional- see packet).
- Bring your completed paperwork (Host Audition Form and Host Commitment Agreement) to the audition.
- Relax and enjoy the audition process!
Good luck to all candidates!
At this time, we do not yet know if there will be audition accompanist appointments available to host candidates before the Songfest 2020 initial auditions. These may become available at any time. For status updates, check this page or inquire at songfest@pepperdine.edu.
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