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Rock地 Music Idol 2010
How to Enter
To enter the competition:
enter online, or
print out the official entry form. Mail the completed entry form along with the $25 entry fee to:
Rock地 Music Academy 502 Highway 35 South Red Bank, NJ 07701
Payment can be made by cash, money order, or check made payable to Rock地 Music Academy. If you would like to audition in multiple instrument categories, please include $25 for each category.
The form and fee must be submitted on or before Friday, February 19th 2010.
**Please enter early to secure an audition.**
**Audition updates are communicated to contestants via e-mail. So please make sure that the e-mail you provide is one that you check regularly.**
Past winners of Rock地 Music Idol may only enter to compete in an instrumental category other than the one they were selected as a winner in. For example, a contestant that won in the vocal category may enter in the guitar or vocal/instrument category. Finalists that were not selected as winners are eligible to compete again in the same instrumental category.
Auditions- Preliminary Round
Once entered, contestants can audition on any one of the four pre-liminary audition dates. Simply choose an audition day that fits best with your schedule. Each audition day is open to all instrument categories- guitar, bass, drums, keys/piano, vocals, and vocals/instrument. All auditions are held at Rock地 Music Academy, located at 502 highway 35 south in Middletown, and are done on a first come first serve basis. Click here for directions.
The audition dates and times are as follows:
Sat., February 20th 2010- 1 p.m. ( all instrument categories)
Sun., February 21st 2010- 1 p.m. (all instrument categories)
Sat., February 27th 2010- 1 p.m. (all instrument categories)
Sun., March 7th 2010- 1 p.m. (all instrument categories)
*Contestants do not have to sign up for an audition day. Simply report on your selected day.
*If you will be auditioning in multiple instrument categories (i.e. guitar and vocals) you may do all of your auditions on the same day.
All auditions will begin at approximately 1 p.m. Contestants may begin lining up at 12 p.m. Contestants are required to be accompanied by a parent or guardian at the auditions. Auditions will last until all contestants have auditioned.
Pre-liminary Audition Guidelines
Each contestant has a maximum of 1 minute during their audition and may use the time as they wish. Contestants can perform a cover song, an original tune, or even a scale, exercise, or technique. Guitar, bass, drum, and keyboard/piano auditions are done unaccompanied (without backing instruments) and vocal auditions are done accapella (just vocals). The vocals/instrument audition category is for contestants who wish to sing and play the guitar, bass, drums, or keyboard/piano.
Contestants will be judged by a panel of professional musicians based on style, originality, technique, and age. Guitarists and bassists should bring their instruments. Guitarists are not permitted to use any type of pedal or foot switch. This is to keep all contestants on a level playing field and keep the auditions moving at a steady pace. Amplifier (with clean and distortion), input cable, drum kit (5 piece set with double bass pedal), and keyboard (with foot pedals) will be provided.
Contestants may perform any style of music (rock, pop, classical, blues, etc.) that they wish for their audition.
A group of contestants in each instrument category will be selected to move on to the semi-finals. The names of the contestants selected to move on will be posted on RocknMusicIdol.com during the week following the March 7th, 2010 audition.
Auditions- Semi-Finals
Contestants selected for the semi-finals will go through a second round of auditions. Specific audition requirements for the semi-final audition round and additional details will be posted once the sem-finalists are selected. The semi-final audition dates are as follows:
Sat., April 17th 2010- 1 p.m. ( all instrument categories)
Sun., April 18th 2010- 1 p.m. (all instrument categories)
Sun., April 25th 2010- 1 p.m. (all instrument categories)
Similar to the pre-liminary round, semi-finalists may audition on any one of the audition days that they would like.
At the semi-final auditions a group of finalists will be selected by the judges to perform at the live finale!
The Live Finale
Prior to the finale there will be a set of rehearsals to prepare the finalists for the live finale. Rehearsal dates are T.B.A.
At the live finale, the finalists will perform and winners of Rock地 Music Idol 2010 will be selected.
Date, time, and location of the finale is T.B.A.
The Goals Of Rock地 Music Idol
Rock地 Music Idol is designed to encourage aspiring musicians to work hard and give them experience with an audition process. Auditions are common in the music industry and it takes practice to excel during auditions.
Ultimately, the competition is designed to give the winning musicians the opportunity to be in the spotlight, gain exposure, and record a professional song.
Tips For The Auditions
The judges are looking for musicians with style and something unique. Technique is important, but the judges want to see originality and passion.
Prepare for the auditions. Put thought into selecting the material you will perform at the auditions. The material you select should highlight your talents and bring out your strong musical qualities. Work hard at mastering the material you have chosen to perform at the audition.
Most important, be yourself and have some fun!
Good Luck!
Entry Form And Additional Info
Enter the competition today to become the next Rock地 Music Idol! Print out the official Rock地 Music Idol 2008-2009 entry form here or enter online.
Additional questions regarding Rock地 Music Idol 2008-2009 will be taken via e-mail at info@RocknMusicIdol.com
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