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Vocalist Audition Instructions
DEADLINE: Audition Deadline October 20, 2023 (Youtube Link Received)
PREREQUISITES: Vocalists must be registered participants of the 2023
Las Cruces International Mariachi Conference (LCIMC) prior to submitting an audition.
SELECTION PROCESS: Individual vocalists wishing to audition to perform at the Student Showcase
must submit their audition link no later than October 20, 2023. Selection for performance at Student Showcase on November 10, 2023 is by audition only.
An independent panel of judges will review the auditions and make the selections.
Winners will be announced on the last Mariachi Sunday at the Mesilla Plaza. If you are not present, you
will be notified by phone.
ELISA GASTELLUM MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP: Robert & Terri Gastellum and their chosen panel
of judges will announce the winner of the Elisa Gastellum Memorial Scholarship at the end of the
Student Showcase. To find out how to qualify for the scholarship, please visit:
http://www.esoelisa.com/scholarships/las-cruces-international-mariachi-conference-scholarship/\
A total of six (6) vocalists will be selected to perform at the Student Showcase.
RECORDING GUIDELINES: All solo vocalists must submit an audition via Youtube.
Choose a room with the best possible acoustics for your recording
• Use high-grade equipment
• Check your recording level to be sure the playback is loud enough but not distorted.
• Record two or three selections that are representative of your intended performance.
• Prepare a list of your recorded selection in order and attach it to your email.
• In your email include the name of solo vocalist, address,
and contact phone number.
• Send a brief typed biography of the vocalist along with a current photo.
• Acceptable video formats: Youtube Link
COSTUME GUIDELINES: Costuming is just as important as how you sing! As you plan for your
audition, please note the following guidelines:
OVERALL AUDITION CRITERIA: Prepare a audition that reflects your best performance skills. Your audition is evaluated using the following criteria:
• Appearance - costume uniformity and creativity
• Interpretation of Music and/or choreography - contribution to overall show value through
interpretation of music and/or choreography, facial expression, fluidity of movement, dynamics
and phrasing
• Showmanship - ability to display a sense of flair, style and energy
• Stage Presence - posture and focus on performance
• Technical Execution - level of technical achievement in music and overall stage movement
including accuracy of notes and rhythms, precision of movement, intonation, dynamics and
phrasing
• Show Content - effectiveness of program choice, including creativity and variety
• Technical and interpretive ability of featured soloist
• Show value - overall effectiveness of the performance as a show element
• Sing musically with special attention to enunciation, intonation, balance and phrasing. Maintain
good posture, energy and stage presence.
INSTRUCTION FOR SUBMITTING YOUR AUDITION: Send your audition to
E-MAIL:
SUBJECT: 2023 Vocal Audition
DEADLINE: Audition Deadline October 20, 2023 (Received via email)
QUESTIONS: Call the LCIMC office at 575-680-3123