Date/Time
Date(s) - 12/09/2020
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location
Mint Music Yonge & Dundas
Categories
DETAILS
Finally its time! Please join us for the Toronto Guitar School’s 1st in-person RockBand & Ensemble Auditions of 2020 since March. It’s always FREE to audition but you must pre-register for this event by sending an email to the Toronto Guitar School (admin@mintmusic.ca) or phoning us at 416-707-1077 no later than Friday, September 10th at 5 PM. Those that have not pre-registered will not be admitted. Due to social distancing requirements, only 12 spots are available as we have 3 rooms reserved.
For those that missed the Friday deadline, you can still schedule an online audition by emailing or phoning the school. Your on-line audition will be scheduled at a mutually convenient time and you can still be placed in a band as soon as next week depending on when you have your audition.
Social distancing and PPE measures will be in place and as this audition occurs indoors at the Rehearsal Factory’s 178 Front Street Location a facemask must be worn upon entering the building.
All instruments (Vocals, Piano/Keys, Guitar, Bass, Drums, Ukulele, Woodwind and Brass Instruments etc) are welcome! We have bands for every level and age from teens to adults.
We will be aiming to start up new additional bands (Rock, Metal, Pop, Indie Rock, R&B/Funk, Jazz, Indian Fusion, Folk & Country) that rehearse during the week & weekend and fill a few spots in our Rock Bands, Teen Band, Jazz Band and Funk Band that rehearse weekly.
WHAT TO EXPECT
During your audition, a Toronto Guitar School instructor will interview you about your past experience, playing ability, musical interests and hear you play. After the audition session, each member will be put into groups to get ready for band rehearsals!
HOW IT WORKS
Bring your instrument to the audition so you can meet and jam with others. We will provide all the necessary amps and sound equipment you will need for the audition. A drum set, piano and/or keyboard, guitar amps and a PA will be available for those that need it. You’ll also get a chance to tour our studios and have all your questions answered. Each group will be supervised by a Toronto Guitar School instructor who will assist with the running or organization of the rehearsals. Members get to select the pieces they want to learn and determine the stylistic and artistic direction of the group.
Members that come to the Rock Band auditions will have the opportunity to attend weekly rehearsals at a mutually convenient time. Every effort is made to put everyone in a band following the audition. Weekly rehearsals are 1 hour in length and range in cost from $20 – $35 per session depending on the size of the group and the number of instructors involved.
Mint Music and The Toronto Guitar School have a proud tradition of organizing free school concerts 3 times a year which your group is encouraged to perform at. A full PA, Backline and Professional Sound Engineer are provided at no extra cost. Other performance opportunities, professional recording, and video services also exist for those that are interested.
OUR BAND INSTRUCTORS
Andre Valerio – Guitar, Mandolin, and Piano Teacher
RockBand, Jazz Band Instructor
Glen Alan – Voice, Piano, Guitar, and Ukulele Teacher
Rock Band and Ukulele Ensemble Instructor
George Chenery – Bass and Guitar Teacher
RockBand and Jazz Band Instructor
Anoop Isac and Jinu Isac – Guitar/Bass, Piano/Drums Teachers
Funk Band and RnB Band Instructors. https://youtu.be/KFJbTv0dnpU
James Sawyer – Guitar and Bass Teacher
Metal Band Instructor
For our complete roster of teachers click on the link below http://www.torontoguitarschool.com/faculty/
SPECIAL OFFER:
As a special thank you for those that join our Rock Band program, you will get:
A GIFT CERTIFICATE for 50% OFF a 1 HOUR PRIVATE MUSIC LESSON at the Toronto Guitar School or Mint Music – a savings of $37.50!*
* This offer only applies to new students to the Toronto Guitar School or Mint Music. Offer expires on the last class of your RockBand session. Subject to teacher availability. Cannot be combined with any other offers or discounts.
We look forward to meeting everyone and welcoming you into our musical community!
