Soloists, duos, small ensembles and large ensembles are all
welcome to audition for Introductions. If your ensemble is
too big to perform in WFMT's performance studio, we'll come to you.
Please follow the instructions below carefully so we can process
your application efficiently. Unfortunately, we cannot accept
auditions online.
Deadline:
-Introductions airs year-round and therefore applications
are accepted at any time. Each application is screened
individually; therefore, it may take up to three months to be
notified of the status of your application. However, we make every
effort to notify applicants sooner. We do our best to screen
graduating seniors more quickly, but please don’t wait until the
last minute to send your audition.
Eligibility:
-Classical instrumentalists or vocalists age 19 or younger and not
yet enrolled full-time at a conservatory or college are welcome to
apply. Musicians must live within range of the WFMT FM signal
(including Northwestern Indiana, Southwestern Michigan, and
Southeastern Wisconsin). Students accepted at a university, college
or conservatory but who have not yet commenced classes are still
considered pre-college.
-Bands, Orchestras, Choruses and small ensembles are welcome to
apply if a majority of the musicians fit the above criteria.
How to apply:
1) Print out, complete and submit either the soloist or ensemble
application (Adobe
Acrobat Reader required):
•Soloist
Application (.pdf)
•Ensemble
Application(.pdf)
2) Submit an audition CD*:
a) Choose at least two selections to submit: Your selections
will ideally be from pieces you propose to perform on air, but this
is not necessary (if selected, you will work with the producer to
determine the final program). Selections should total at least 10
minutes. A movement of a longer work may be considered a selection.
You may omit repeats and include cuts. You may include a list of
additional performance-ready repertoire with timings. Teachers or
other adults may accompany soloists. Although we prefer auditions
that were recorded specifically for Introductions, we will
accept previously recorded CDs as long as they have been recorded
within the current or previous school year and are not digitally
enhanced.
b) Record your selections and burn them onto a CD. Cassette
tapes and DVDs will also be accepted, but CDs are preferred.
Auditions that have been enhanced or edited, digitally or
otherwise, are not acceptable and will be immediately
disqualified.
c) CDs and cases clearly marked: Please include name or
ensemble name and an email address on the actual CD and written on
the CD case.
d) Optional: Photographs of applicants, extra printed
materials, and anything else that would help us get to know you or
your ensemble better.
*Application materials will not be returned and become property
of WFMT. Please do not send us your only copy of anything.
Send materials in one package to:
Introductions
WFMT
5400 N. St. Louis Ave.
Chicago, IL 60625
Frequently Asked Questions:
Will I be paid to perform on WFMT?
Introductions is an educational program and therefore musicians
participate on a voluntary basis. WFMT can assist with accompanist
expenses when there is demonstrated need.
How are the participants selected?
Participants are chosen based on their musical ability in
consultation with music professionals. All decisions are final.
I was not invited to perform on Introductions or I just
performed on Introductions and I would like to perform again. Can I
re-apply?
Soloists and ensembles may send one audition every year, even if
you’ve sent an application in the past. Because we try to feature a
wide range of performers, repeated appearances on
Introductions are unlikely.
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