2010-2011 Audition Dates

Early Bird Auditions

Friday July 23, 2010     7pm to 9pm

Fall Auditions

Friday September 10, 2010    7pm to 9pm

Friday September 17, 2010    7pm to 9pm

Saturday September 18, 2010   10am to 4pm

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Through TC3 youth have access to a broad scope of arts experiences including a diverse musical repertoire, vocal instruction, various forms of African and Caribbean dance and drum, contemporary dance forms including blends of Modern dance, Hip Hop and Step and more.  This performing arts experience is rounded off by retreats, social skills training, conferences, stage presence skills building, specialized camps, as well as international and national appearances and concert tours.  Along with all this, TC3’s youth are encouraged and supported in their quest for academic excellence.  Our innovative “Music & Math” program is the first of what promises to be more ways in which TC3 supports it’s young people.  Through the African Canadian Christian Network, in 2007 TC3 received funding to take the program to the next level by developing an Afrocentric Jazz Orchestra. TC3 offers a unique and valuable opportunity for youth to develop themselves, make positive friends, strive for excellence and learn how to compete and interact in our global, multi-cultural society.

WHAT IS THE COMMITMENT FOR PARENTS/GUARDIANS

Parental/Guardian and family support is vital for success in TC3.  Parents/Guardians must encourage their young person to practice, eat properly and get plenty of rest in order to participate at their maximum level.  Parents/Guardians must consider the types of opportunities accessed through TC3, as an investment in their young person’s potential. Parents/Guardians are expected to ensure that their member is prepared and ready to participate in TC3 activities.  All TC3 members must have a valid passport within 5 weeks of becoming a member.  Besides working with TC3 Staff to raise funds so their young person can participate to the fullest, parents are invited to become actively involved in a variety of ways as their schedule permits.

WHAT FEES ARE INVOLVED?

Fees for TC3's  2010-2011 Season is valued at $1170.00 per member, with the over-all organizational cost being $4300.00. Taking into account that each season TC3 families are expected to participate in all fundraising activities, the portion to be paid by each member is:

Broken down over the course of our regular season this figure works out to $22.50 per practice per member, not including additional special practices. We are pleased to announce that these new fees are still amongst the lowest for not-for-profit youth arts programs in the GTA.

Early Bird Special - for Returning Members

$400.00 due on or before August 31, 2010

REHEARSAL FORMAT

TC3 rehearsals are on alternating Saturdays depending on program involvement.  Adjustments may be made to accommodate changes in calendar or performances.  Regular rehearsals take place at The HopeWorks Connection.  Basic participation in TC3 is composed of Music & Math and the Performing Arts Choir (1:30pm – 5:00pm).

WHO CAN AUDITION

TC3 auditions youth aged 7- 18 years, living in the Greater Toronto Area. Young people who have the following qualifications and/or desire to develop them are welcome to audition:

Talent in the Performing Arts  *  Desire to Perform  *  Willingness to Travel  *  Positive Attitude  *

Drug Free  *  Good Behaviour  *  Dedication  *  Recommended  *  Desire To Touch Lives

Applicants wishing to join TC3 must submit a Performing Arts Résumé along with their Audition form. The resume should outline the following:

Name, Address, Telephone, Email, Choir Experience, Musical Experience, Dance Experience, Theatre Experience, Hobbies, Goals, Awards, Other.

Those applicants with no prior Performing Arts experience may submit a letter, outlining their reasons for wanting to join TC3 and stating the contribution they hope to bring to our performing arts company.

PLEASE REMEMBER:  This is not a School project!  We want to get to know you. No performing Arts experience is too small...i.e., School Play, Christmas Pageant...etc. Parents/Guardians: When helping younger children, please make sure to use their words...We want to “hear” your child’s thoughts.

HOW DOES THE AUDITION WORK

Once we have received your information, you will be contacted with your performing arts choir audition date and time.  TC3 auditions consist of four parts and last approximately ten minutes.  First, you will be required to introduce yourself.  Second, you must present a talent: i.e., Solo, Instrumental Piece, Rap or Spoken Word (3mins maximum; remember to bring tape or CD accompaniment as needed.  If you plan on participating in the dance or instrumental auditions you should prepare something different for this first audition).  Third, you will be led through some choir excerpts so the judges can listen for tone, pitch, rhythm and expressive musicality.  Fourth, the judges will ask you some questions based on your resume or letter.  Be prepared to talk about yourself.  That’s it!  Be yourself and enjoy the experience.  Remember TC3 was made for youth and we are looking for new members. Parents/Guardians and friends must wait outside of the audition room.

Afro-Caribbean Drum Auditions: Drummers will be taken through a variety of drumming exercises to determine their skill set level. Youth who have never played previously are welcome.  Those musicians who do not own their own African drum are welcome to use one of TC3’s for the audition.

Dance Auditions: First, Dancers must present a 2- 5 minute solo dance piece (any style of dance is welcome; bring your own CD or tape). Second, dancers will be taken through a variety of dance exercises to determine their skill set level.  Dancers should wear comfortable athletic wear.

Band Auditions: TC3 is especially looking to developing youth musicians in the following areas: Keyboard/Piano, Saxophone, Acoustic Drum Set and Bass Guitar. First, Musicians must prepare a 2-5 minute Jazz, Classical or Gospel piece. Second, Musicians will be taken through a variety of exercises (scales, ear training, theory) to determine their skill level.

Jazz Orchestra Auditions: TC3 is looking to developing youth musicians who have played an instrument for a minimum of 1 year. First, Musicians must present a 2-5 minute Classical or Jazz piece. Second, Musicians will be taken through a variety of exercises to demonstrate their knowledge of scales, jazz theory, ear training and rhythm.

RETURNING TC3 MEMBERS  (Less than 2+ consecutive years)

It is our experience that members who assume they will be automatically invited to re-join TC3, do not prepare for the audition and end up disappointed.  Each year we expect more of our members. Please refer to the “How The Audition Works” section of this brochure.  It applies to you too.   At your audition, you are expected to show that you want to be a part of a forward-moving youth performing arts organization.

You must bring your Audition Form and a Letter of Intention to your audition. Your letter must address 3 to 4 of the following issues:

1. 1.  The reason(s) you want to return to TC3.
2. 2.  The personal strengths you hope to bring to TC3 this year.
3. 3.  The challenges you faced being a part of TC3 last season and how you plan to overcome them.
4. 4.  The positives TC3 brought out in your life.
5. 5.  Areas you must strengthen in to grow as a member of TC3.
6. 6.  Ways in which TC3 can strengthen itself as a Performing Arts Co.

Parents/Guardians: When helping younger children, please make sure to use their words...We want to “hear” your child’s thoughts.

AUDITIONS FOR RETURNING MEMBERS ARE BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

Download TC3 Audition Application Form