Hi JC1s,

Please refer to this table to check your audition slots. For oversubscribed time slots, we distributed excess students to other time slots on the same day. If you cannot make it, please contact us.

You will need to report at the start of your time slot. We expect to take about 10 mins per audition. If we don’t see you when we are ready for you, we will assume that you are pulling out.

We have put together a list of audition expectations for each part. Some of them are essential (in blue) while others are good to have.

If you don't meet the requirements, but you are willing to try and learn, we still welcome you to audition. It is still possible to get selected for the CCA if there is capacity. It is important to note that we don’t provide structured basic lessons, and you are expected to learn from your seniors and with your own learning resources.

All the best for auditions!

- Mr Kuang, Ms Chiu and MC24/25 Exco

Requirements

For all auditioning parties, please prepare a song/piece that showcases the following for your instrument.

Items that are in blue are essential skills or knowledge.

  1. Play open chords and switch smoothly with a strumming pattern while staying on time and
  2. Know how to tune your guitar. (Basic)
  3. Excited to learn and improve your skills over time. (Basic)
  4. Able to play barre chords or show a willingness to learn them. (Basic)
  5. Play simple riffs to demonstrate creativity and finger dexterity. (Bonus)
  6. Comfortable with simple solos or eager to try techniques like bends or slides. (Bonus)
  7. Familiar with your gear, including volume, tone knobs, or amp settings. (Bonus)
  8. Basic understanding of scales or chord shapes (e.g., minor pentatonic or triads). (Bonus)

Suggested Audition Songs:

  • Able to play on time. (Basic)
  • Able to play with correct fingering. (Basic)
  • Recognise bass lines in a song. (Basic)
  • Know the notes of a bass. (Bonus)
  • Know how to do slides & hammer-ons. (Bonus)
  • Able to identify and play the 4 main chords of each song. (Basic)
  • Be a supporting role towards the band *quality over quantity*. (Basic)
  • Play melodies or intros to certain songs. (Basic)
  • Be able to play inversions, 7th chords, etc. (Basic)
  • Be versatile and explore other effects/sounds in the keyboard (electric piano, synth, pads…). (Bonus)
  • Able to manage and play the Korg Kross/Roland JUNO keyboard (e.g., functions). (Bonus)

Suggested Audition Songs:

  • Stay consistent and on time, ensuring a steady rhythm. (Basic)
  • Ability to read sheet music. (Basic)
  • Showcase control and feel over drums. (Bonus)
  • Incorporate dynamics like ghost notes or rimshots. (Bonus)
  • Experiment with different drum voicings and creative fills. (Bonus)

Suggested Audition Songs:

Note: You will need to do excerpts (verse + chorus) of 2 songs. The 2 songs must include at least 1 song from the set songs below. You can also opt for 2 songs from the set songs, or include a song of your choice.

You are allowed to play a backing track, or if you wish to, play an instrument at the same time.

Skills needed to be exhibited

  • Match pitch (exercise) (Basic)
  • Strong support (Basic)
  • Self awareness (Basic)
  • Control of pitch and voice (Basic)
  • Sing in harmony (Bonus)

Suggested Audition Songs: