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‣Walt Disney World® Resort
You must apply before purchasing your tickets!
Here are some audition tips:- Submit all of your application materials at least EIGHT WEEKS prior to your requested performance date. Applications can be accepted up to one year in advance of your requested performance date.
- Complete a Disney Workshops Application for EACH GROUP auditioning. No application fee is required for your initial group. If you have more than one group in one of the following disciplines: band, orchestra, vocal or dance, that are applying for separate workshops, copy and submit a separate application, along with the application fee, for each additional group's workshop. This fee is not necessary if you have multiple groups from different disciplines (such as a band and an orchestra). The additional group(s) will not be scheduled until four weeks prior to the workshop date of your first group. If your additional group(s) is not selected, then the application fee is refundable.
- Submit a non-returnable DVD or VHS videotape of a performance that is less than one year old. This DVD or videotape (no excerpts, please) should be representative of the actual number of performers that would be participating. Please place your video camera close enough so that specific movements of the group can be easily and clearly seen, but far enough away to capture the whole group at one time. Please avoid close-ups and individual shots. Promotional videos and adjudication videos are not acceptable. (Please label the DVD or videotape with your group's name, the director's name and the director's telephone number.)
- Marching Bands — Provide complete selections of your choice (parade performances preferred).
- Orchestras and Concert Bands — Provide two selections of your choice.
- Jazz Bands — Provide two complete big band jazz charts.
- Dance Ensembles and Drill Teams — Provide at least two complete up-tempo, high-energy numbers that show ALL participants and ALL groups that will be performing.
- Choral Groups — Provide two complete selections of your choice.
- Submit a non-returnable, color photograph (no larger than 8" x 10") of the uniforms/costumes. The photograph must show the entire uniform/costume/robe. Please label the photograph on the back with your group's name, the director's name and the director's telephone number.
- Bands and Choral Groups — Costumes/uniforms/robes should be same or consistent to a theme, clean and well-maintained. Proper footwear is required, and must be the same style. Jeans, t-shirts, tank tops, shorts and athletic attire must be pre-approved by the Disney Workshops office. Mascots or recognizable character costumes are not permitted.
- Dance Ensemble and Drill Teams — Costumes and uniforms should be the same or consistent to a theme, clean, well-maintained and tasteful in nature. Mascots or recognizable character costumes are not permitted. Jeans, T-shirts, tank tops, shorts and athletic attire must be pre-approved by the Disney Workshops office.
- Tickets: Upon acceptance of your application, please remember to purchase your tickets.
- Transportation: Your group must provide its own transportation to and from its assigned performance venue and/or workshop.
- Accommodations: Click for on-site or off-site accommodations.
‣Disneyland® Resort
You must apply before purchasing your tickets!
Here are some audition tips:- All performing groups must submit an audition DVD or videotape and a color photo of the group with your application.
- Your recording and photo must be recent, within one year of your intended visit to the Disneyland® Resort.
- No adjudication or promotional DVD or videotapes will be accepted. Please record three or four short, live, upbeat selections.
- The color photo of your group must feature them wearing the costumes. If you are purchasing new costumes and do not have them at the time of application, please send a drawing or catalogue photo of your proposed costume.
- Your audition is evaluated using the following criteria:
- All Performing Groups
- Appearance (see "Costume Guidelines").
- Interpretation and Execution of Music, Choreography and/or Marching.
- Showmanship and Stage Presence.
- Soloists and Accompanists.
- Overall Show Value.
- Instrumental and Concert Vocal
- Play or sing musically with special attention to balance, tone quality, intonation, enunciation, articulation and phrasing.
- Maintain good posture, energy and stage presence.
- Demonstrate precision in execution of music.
- Have appropriate content (see "Appropriate Content and Lyrics").
- Demonstrate precision in execution of marching (as applicable).
- Show Choir and Dance
- Sing musically with special attention to enunciation, intonation, balance and phrasing.
- Demonstrate precision in execution of movement.
- Maintain good posture, energy and stage presence.
- Exhibit creativity and variety in choreography.
- Perform choreography that is appropriate for the age of the performers.
- Feature appropriate costume and show content (see "Costume Guidelines" and "Appropriate Content and Lyrics").
- Appropriate Content and Lyrics
- The Disneyland® Resort is enjoyed by Guests of many ages, and from many walks of life and ethnicities. Show content that can be enjoyed by all of our Guests is crucial. Be aware that some popular music may contain content, lyrics and references that are not appropriate at the Disneyland® Resort. Airplay on mainstream radio stations does not ensure "G-rated" content*.
*Be prepared to provide lyrics for any piece that is deemed questionable. - Costume Guidelines
- As you prepare to create your audition recording, remember that costuming is just as important as how your group performs. Please keep these items in mind:
- Costumes must present a formal, uniform, well-groomed look and shoes must match.
- Age-appropriate and tasteful costuming that can be appreciated by Guests of all ages.
- Costumes that suit your music and choreography.
- Matching or complimentary attire for the director and accompanists or anyone else who must appear on-stage alongside the performers.
- Costumes and masks that cover the face.
- Unacceptable performance attire:
- Any color denim, T-shirts, torn or tattered clothing and any unmatched or non-uniformed styles.
- Bare feet, athletic shoes, sandals and any unmatched or non-uniformed styles of footwear.
- Costume changes on stage.
- Mascots, character costumes or costumes that suggest the portrayal of any personality real or fictional (including Disney characters).
- Costumes and masks that cover the face.
- Recording Guidelines
- Choose a performance space with the best possible acoustics for your recording, (the concert setting usually provides better acoustics than your rehearsal room).
- Use high-grade equipment, check your recording level to be sure playback is loud enough but not distorted.
- If recording on videotape, use a new tape and start the recording close to the beginning of the tape.
- Playback your entire DVD or videotape to check your recording.
- Prepare a list of your recorded selections in order and attach it to your DVD or videotape.
- Label your DVD or videotape with the name of your group.
- Marching bands must submit either a parade march or field show.
- Acceptable formats: DVD, VHS, NTSC, PAL or SECAM.
- Tickets: Upon acceptance of your application, please remember to purchase your tickets.
- Transportation: Your group must provide its own transportation to and from its assigned performance venue and/or workshop.
- Accommodations: Click here for on-site or off-site accommodations or contact the Disneyland® Resort and Leisure Group at: (714) 520-5004.
