YOUR NAME HERE…
SING OUT ~ HAVE FUN ~ GET PAID TO PERFORM
with DoubleShot! – Pittsburgh’s ONLY All-Vocal Band
DoubleShot!, Pittsburgh’s Only All-Vocal Band and Eight-Time Award Winner in the prestigious American Harmony Sweepstakes vocal music championship series, seeks male vocal performers age 18-30 in appearance (preferably 21+) for upcoming paid opportunities as a performing sub for gig and project work. Your information will also be kept on file for the first call for any audition opportunities for our full-time lineup.
We have performed throughout the Pittsburgh area and in venues from coast to coast. Local appearances have included PNC Park and the Great Hall at Heinz Field, the Pepsi Roadhouse, WPXI and KDKA television, local radio, and in venues throughout the region for private and public bookings. Our current members include some of the top vocal performers in their respective skill sets anywhere in the Pittsburgh area.
PLEASE READ THE REQUIREMENTS BELOW THOROUGHLY.
TO SCHEDULE AN AUDITION OR INQUIRE FURTHER, CONTACT:
Mike Yanchak, Manager / Performer
(866) 744 – 2206 toll free
Mike@Double-Shot.net
REQUIREMENTS
ONE: Voice. You are a male vocalist, HIGHLY competent within your vocal range, with both the ability to sing a styled, compelling lead (aka “rock out”) in your voice range and the ability to blend/harmonize as a background vocalist. IN ORDER OF PREFERENCE, we are seeking (1) true basses; (2) countertenors/male sopranos; (3) tenors. Baritones are welcome if they are strong performers and improve other dimensions of the act (see “THREE”, below).
TWO: Ear. You are able to harmonize/tune easily by ear and learn pre-established parts via part tapes and rehearsals. Sightreading, theory, other instrument/music tech skill backgrounds a plus. Strong relative pitch a must, good pitch memory a bonus. Incidentally, any formal education (particularly postsecondary) in music performance, education, and/or technology is a huge bonus.
THREE: Supplemental Skills. You may have other vocal arts experience (vocal percussion / beatboxing / spoken word / rapping / vocal effects / MCing / public speaking / impersonations), any of which are a plus but are not substitutes for ability to sing (see “ONE”, above). Demonstrated stage presence, energy, and charisma, however, are closer to requirements than pluses. At a minimum, you are sufficiently coordinated and capable of executing basic blocking/choreography for the purposes of a stage show (more experience preferred). You have the ability to work and play well with others and contribute beyond learning and performing music (this can range from organizational/business aspects to lugging gear around).
FOUR: Audition. You are available for an in-person audition, and local to downtown Pittsburgh and the surrounding area or committed to a frequent commute.
FIVE: Commitment. If selected, you are available to rehearse a minimum of two times per week (more as required) in Pittsburgh, PA. Our rehearsal locations vary, but are never more than 15 minutes away from downtown Pittsburgh. You are committed to prioritizing the band amidst your personal and professional schedule for the purposes of furthering the act and remaining in the Pittsburgh area for the longer term.
The contents above are intended to inform participants of the desired qualifications for candidates/auditionees for DoubleShot! – Pittsburgh’s All-Vocal Band. Employment is neither implied nor guaranteed to any reader or applicant.
