We are looking for players for the Bugsy Malone Band.

The players we’re looking for are:

  • Trumpeters
  • Trombonists (and/or Bass Trombonists / Tuba Players)
  • Clarinetists (or Reed Doublers on both Clarinet and Sax)
  • Saxophonists (Soprano, Alto, Tenor & Baritone or a combination of Saxes and Clarinet)
  • Violinists
  • Cellists
  • Guitarists / Banjo Players (Acoustic and Jazz-electric)

We’re also looking for an Assistant MD / Keyboard player for the production.

Grade VI standard (or equivalent) minimum, and prior experience playing in Pit Bands, Jazz Bands, or other ensembles is preferential, although not essential.

We are also looking for people who are interested in Musical Directing and who might want to shadow, George Dyer, our Musical Director on the production.

Auditions

For the audition, please prepare a short piece (around a minute and half to two minutes) in an appropriate style (1920’s style Jazz, or a Jazz-influenced piece). If you’re struggling, please let us know at: and we’ll send you an extract of score to play for us.

Auditions will take place on Wednesday 20th, Thursday 21st and Friday 22ndApril in the evening. Once you have applied you will be given a slot.

Candidate Details

If you would like to apply please provide the following details and email them to

Name
Address
Email Address
Home Telephone
Mobile
Parent/Guardian Name:
If under 16
Parent/Guardian Mobile:
If under 16
Age as of 15th August 2016: if under 16
What instrument do you play?
Let us know if you have any qualifications relating to the instrument?

Rehearsal Schedule

You will be required for the below – please note that this is a draft schedule and is subject to change.

Sunday / Band Rehearsal / 07/08/2016 / 10:00 / 18:00 / Rehearsal Room 1
Monday / Band Rehearsal / 08/08/2016 / 17:00 / 21:00 / Rehearsal Room 1
Saturday / Sitzprobe / 13/08/2016 / 10:00 / 21:00 / Rehearsal Room 2
Tuesday / Tech / 16/08/2016 / 10:00 / 22:00 / Theatre & Stage
Wednesday / Tech / 17/08/2016 / 10:00 / 22:00 / Theatre & Stage
Thursday / Tech / 18/08/2016 / 10:00 / 22:00 / Theatre & Stage

Performance Schedule

In order to be considered you MUST be available for ALL performance dates. Please note the weekday matinee on Wednesday 24th August 2016.

Friday / 19 Aug 2016 / 19:00
Saturday / 20 Aug 2016 / 14:00
Saturday / 20 Aug 2016 / 19:00
Sunday / 21 Aug 2016 / 12:00
Sunday / 21 Aug 2016 / 17:00
Tuesday / 23 Aug 2016 / 19:00
Wednesday / 24 Aug 2016 / 14:00
Wednesday / 24 Aug 2016 / 19:00
Thursday / 25 Aug 2016 / 19:00
Friday / 26 Aug 2016 / 19:00
Saturday / 27 Aug 2016 / 14:00
Saturday / 27 Aug 2016 / 19:00
Sunday / 28 Aug 2016 / 12:00
Sunday / 28 Aug 2016 / 17:00

Declaration and Photo Consent

Consent for Photos: YES/NO/NOT APPLICABLE

Consent for Filming: YES/NO/NOT APPLICABLE

Parental Consent for photos and filming (if under 16): YES/NO/NOT APPLICABLE

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