Songfest 2021

Songfest 2021 *IS* happening in a modified virtual format. For more about Songfest 2021, see here.

Songfest 2021 is being produced amidst very unusual circumstances arising from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Much of the information on this site may not be applicable to the Songfest 2021 production.

The information on this page is from the most recent workshop and is not current. It is still made available for for informational purposes. When the next Host Audition Preview Workshop is announced, this page will be updated.

Host Audition Preview Workshop

Have you EVER thought it would be cool to be a Songfest Host? This event is for you!
All students are invited to join us at the...

Host Audition Preview Workshop
Friday, April 21, 2017 at 5:30 PM
Raitt Recital Hall

What is this Workshop?

This workshop is designed for any and all Pepperdine undergraduate students interested in possibly auditioning in the future to become a Songfest host. The workshop is very hands-on, with interactive discussion, singing, and dancing. This is a very fun and pressure-free environment, where participants can get direct insight into what they might encounter in the audition and selection process.

What to Expect

Great information and tips about preparing a Songfest host audition
Experience what auditions are actually like (both initial and call-back auditions)
SINGING! (as a group- individual singing on volunteer basis)
DANCING! (as a group)
Meet and collaborate with the Songfest staff
Questions asked and answered
Hear from former hosts about their experiences
LOTS OF FUN!!
Enjoy participating with other talented Songfest-lovers
Safe, pressure-free environment
Get a taste of what hosting might be like
No requirements, evaluation, or assessment (seriously- there's nothing at stake)
No obligation (you're not committing to anything)
All experience levels welcome (including none!)

The workshop is expected to last about 90 minutes.
There is NO experience necessary. If you have any interest at all... COME!!

Sounds Awesome! What should I do to attend?

There is NO preparation necessary.
Do come dressed comfortably (there will be a choreography session of mild intensity).

So we can prepare our material for the workshop, we're asking potential attendees to sign up and provide particular information. The sooner the better (but don't let a late sign-up stop you from attending!).

To sign up, please send an email to songfest@pepperdine.edu with a subject that includes "audition workshop" and a message that includes the following information:

Name (first and last)
Gender
Year in school (current)
Preferred voice range (higher, lower, or unknown) [relative to other singers of your gender]
Email address (so we can communicate further information)
Phone number (in case of last-minute event changes)

More Info

Attending this workshop is NOT a requirement for auditioning to be a Songfest host. But our hope is that participating would be helpful for anyone who's thinking about auditioning- whether or not you've done so before (and even whether or not you've been a host before).

Going to be overseas next year? COME ANYWAY! This workshop will still be very relevant and helpful for auditioning in any future year.

Any Questions?

Email us at songfest@pepperdine.edu

Audition Info and Frequently Asked Host Questions
This section refers to official host auditions (held in the fall).
There is NO preparation required for the Host Audition Preview Workshop (held in April)!

The latest host audition information can be found here.

Feel free to check out our Songfest Host FAQs.