Empowering audition candidates for a winning future.
High-pressure, low-risk orchestral audition experience
If you’re a string player who attended music school, you know that most of your time is filled with rehearsals, classes, practice and lessons. Maybe you had a weekly orchestral repertoire class, and at best you had 1-2 mock auditions a semester.
When it’s time to do an actual audition, many fees are associated with auditioning: flight tickets, Airbnb stays, Ubers to the audition, food, and time lost. Depending on the city, if this is a multi-day audition, it can cost as much as 1k.
We started Mockers, Inc. with you in mind. Let’s fill this strategic gap with weekly auditions for string instruments, without a financial and emotional burden.
Where is this located?
Mock auditions will occur in-person in the Boston area, on a stage within a 5 mile radius of downtown, easily accessible by public transportation. The next audition will take place at Somerville Music Spaces.
For now we are limiting participation to classical string instrumentalists: violin, viola, cello, bass. 18+ years of age.
Who can participate?
What is the repertoire?
Participants will pick an exposition of a concerto and 3-4 standard orchestral excerpts. Auditions will last approximately 10 minutes in order to best replicate a preliminary round.
What is included?
following the audition, participants will receive:
A recording of their playing (audio or visual on request)
Comments from three judges
Option for a 30 minute zoom call discussing their experience and preparation
“This fills a crucial gap in our music education system: The Art of Auditioning.”
Contact
Feel free to contact us with any questions.
Email
Zsl1@mockersinc.com
Phone
(301) 648-7081