One Minute Audition

[johnpbass]

Another vote for "Ramble On" condensed to get the main parts. It would be fun putting that together actually.

 

[agreatheight]

Why pick one thing? I would do a riff medley.

 

[smeet]

So how did it go?

 

[4001]

Dixie Dregs - Ice Cakes... The first bass riff alone should get the job done.

+1

 

[DwaynieAD]

Why pick one thing? I would do a riff medley.

this, or write your own.

 

[avvie]

A one-minute audition in a school setting sounds like a "wheat from chaff" moment. I kinda get it.

 

[Timmah]

Sit down for that audition and nail Ramble On. Condense it a bit so you hit all the parts.

All the wanky stuff will make you sound... like a wanker.

Ramble on is a great choice. You can show off timing, feel, etc within the context of 1 piece.

Another vote for "Ramble On" condensed to get the main parts. It would be fun putting that together actually.

Hey all, the audition was on Sunday, and it went quite well. I played Ramble On, figuring that it required a sense of melody, timing, and it was recognizable. They loved it.

A one-minute audition in a school setting sounds like a "wheat from chaff" moment. I kinda get it.

Yeah, it definitely was. The "real" audition (for the spot) is Sunday- and they're having me learn real songs- Saturday in the Park, Carry on My Wayward Son, and Fire.
Thanks for your advice!

 

[smeet]

Congratulations. How many players made it to the real audition?

I like the song choices, but... I'm 52. Why such old songs I wonder?

 

[Timmah]

Congratulations. How many players made it to the real audition?

I like the song choices, but... I'm 52. Why such old songs I wonder?

I don't know how many.

I like the song choices too (with the exception of "Fire," they're a lot more challenging than my usual fare).

And so what if it's old, it's great music!

 

[Mike11121]

Yeah, it definitely was. The "real" audition (for the spot) is Sunday- and they're having me learn real songs- Saturday in the Park, Carry on My Wayward Son, and Fire.

"Fire" as in Jimi I assume?

 

[Timmah]

"Fire" as in Jimi I assume?

Yep.

 

[Qlanq]

Wayward Son, great song to play. Have fun.

 

[avvie]

So Sunday is here. Good luck today and tell us how it went.

 

[Timmah]

Audition went well, I believe they took myself and one other bassist (they put together two ensembles). During the audition, I was the only bass player who learned the material, and I ended up teaching the two others the basics of the songs. One (the other who made it) is a monster player, and he taught me some technique stuff while we waited. The other just had very little experience, but could read very well. I honestly think being prepared got me the part.

 

[avvie]

It usually does
Recently had pur time wasted by an auditioning drummer who didn't prepare at all because "I didn't know you guys would be so tight..."