Allusion – 2013-2014
Please complete the following questionnaire and e-mail it to the director as soon as possible
([email protected]). Letters of Recommendation may also be e-mailed by the person recommending
you, or mailed to the director at the university, but must be received before the audition date.
You must also have applied for admission to Missouri Baptist University through the Admissions Office.
NAME: __________________________________________
Address: __________________________________________
__________________________________________
Phone number where you can be reached (include area code)
E-mail_______________________
___________________________
Age__________ Birth date______________
_____ Yes, I have applied for admission to Missouri Baptist University
_____ I am a high school senior
_____ I am a transfer from another college
My ACT Score is: _____
Estimated GPA/Class Rank: __________________
Name of high school or college: ________________________________________
I intend to major in: _________________________________________________
_____ I am a current student as Missouri Baptist University
Year in school: _______________
I am majoring in: ____________________________________________________
My GPA is: __________________
_____I am applying for financial aid
_____I have a financial aid package offer
_____I am already on financial aid (current student)
Are you in or have you auditioned for any of the Ministry Groups?
Yes No
Have you accepted a position in any of these groups?
If so, which group?_________________
Are you in Chamber Choir?
Yes No
Concert Band? Yes No
I usually sing (circle):
Yes
soprano
How did you hear about Allusion?
No
Ringers?
Yes No
Jazz Band? Yes No
alto
tenor
baritone
bass
What type of music do you enjoy?
___Classical
___Country
___Gospel
___Rock
___Contemporary Christian
____Jazz
___ Other
Please list what involvement you have had in other musical organizations and years involved. You may attach an
additional sheet if needed.
Why does a performing group like Allusion appeal to you? How do you feel you can have a Christian witness in a
group that sings pop music?
Please have sent two letters of reference, at least one of which should be someone who has worked with you in a musical
setting, other than your church music director if possible. If lack of time precludes letters, names and phone
numbers of at least two references must be listed below.
E-mail references will be accepted if lateness requires, but a phone number for confirmation should be included. Letters mailed
should be addressed to : Mrs. Pat Lacey, Director, Missouri Baptist University, One College Park Dr., St. Louis, MO
63141-8698.
Welcome to the audition process for Allusion
What is Allusion? What will be expected of you?
Allusion is the premier vocal jazz ensemble at Missouri Baptist University. Open to a maximum of ten
vocalists, instrumentalists and sound technician(s), the group offers experience in performing a variety of
secular music, primarily jazz, including some gospel or other sacred styles. Participation is by audition only.
The group rehearses twice weekly and performs both on and off campus throughout the school year. Members
are required to meet the performance schedule. A concerted effort is made to see that students’ academic
integrity is not jeopardized by the schedule. Membership is for the nine-month school term. Failure to meet
the terms of participation for the entire year will result in loss of scholarship. A minimum GPA is also
expected to maintain the scholarship and membership. Freshmen and sophomores must maintain a 2.5 average
and upperclassmen must maintain a 3.0. The group represents the school when it performs, so a level of
maturity and Christian life-witness is mandatory. Scholarships are made available to all participants who
meet and maintain the requirements of the ensemble.
What are we looking for in the audition?
Personality, love of this style of music, stage presence (comfortable and moving with the music), appropriate
style in solo presentation, blend in the ensemble, and an eagerness to work hard.
Allusion is a lot of hard work…. but a lot of fun, too. The music is chosen to represent a lot of style, demanding
flexibility and daring by the performer. We practice hard in rehearsals, but there is never enough time, so
members are expected to rehearse independently when needed. Personal initiative is a trait we look for and
expect! We work to learn skills for a professional level performance, both in stage presentation as well as
musical sound. Sometimes you stand and sing. Sometimes you must know your left foot from your right! In
short, you need to have a high level of energy, desire, and maturity and be willing to work hard but still have a
great time.
And…
If chosen, there will be a three-day mandatory pre-school workshop Monday and Tuesday before school
starts. Please hold this time open. Details will follow.
So?.......
The Lord has brought you here. He will help you. Do your best---that’s all He or we ask.
All of us who will be talking and singing with you today look forward to meeting you and getting to know you
and hearing you sing. We believe the Lord has shaped and guided this group for over fifteen years now and that
you may be just the one to help that journey continue. We here are all human. We’ve all been nervous, we’ve all
made mistakes, so we will understand and encourage you on. Don’t worry about mistakes. You’re a performer
and you know it’s not the mistake---it’s the recovery! So relax (easy for me to say!) and have a good time and
swing! (That means we want you to move!)
Mrs. Pat Lacey, Director
After completing the Application Form and reading the information concerning the auditions, read and
sign the following agreement before beginning the audition process.
Audition Agreement
I have read the audition information and am aware of the requirements, including the mandatory
workshop and the requirement for nine-month participation. I audition with the understanding that I will
comply with these requirements if selected.
If selected and then not able to participate, I will notify the director immediately so that a replacement can
be found.
Your signature _______________________________________________
Name printed________________________________________________
Date ______________________________________