Follow the tips below to make sure you are completely ready for your audition.  Whether it be for Prelude, School or the Professional World you should always be prepared.  Remember "Practise really does Make Perfect"!

1. Dress Appropriately

No one is going to consider you for anything unless your appearance is exceptional. Always wear your best clothes, and something that shows off your character. While it's important to get a sense of "who you are" across to the judges, it's also important to look classy at all times.

2. Make Eye Contact

Unless you are auditioning for the role of a blind person, it is good to make eye contact with everyone, even the person who escorts you into the room. A confident look is preferable to an uncomfortable stare.

3. Watch Your Posture

Many people slouch into an audition with the air of apologizing before they have even performed. This will take points from your performance immediately. There is nothing worse than you yourself telling the judges that your performance needs to be apologized for. Throw your shoulders back and speak in a loud, unwavering voice. Practice this repeatedly on your friends, until it comes naturally.

5. Choose Repertoire Carefully

It's not uncommon for people to choose audition materials or roles that are out of their reach. Don't let yourself fall into the trap of singing something other than what you are suited for. A carefully planned audition will impress even the most seasoned judges.

6. Speak up

You may give the performance of your life, but if no one but yourself can hear it was wasted effort.  You cannot rely on microphones to boost your sound.  Make sure your voice is clear and strong and above all DON'T RUSH!!

7. Don't Look Back

Even if your audition was the most amazing audition in the world, walk away like you are used to that sort of thing. Don't thank judges excessively. Once you are finished performing, judges will be itching to put down notes of your performance on paper. Don't hold them up.

8. PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE!

And after that practice some more.  You can never be over prepared.  Nerves are funny things, make sure it isn't lack of rehearsal that send yours spinning out of control!

BREAK A LEG!!