Application for audition – The Lions Christchurch Schools' Music Festival

Personal information

Name (Child's name)*

First name (known as) Family name

Please just give us the one first name that you are known by. This is the name we will use in the Festival programme.

Address*

Street Address Address Line 2 City ZIP / Postal Code

Parent 1 cellphone (or landline)*

...just ONE number please!

Parent 2 cellphone

...just ONE number please!

School*

If you cannot locate your school, first check if its name includes a Maori designation; then contact the Website Manager.

Year*

You MUST be in Year 5 - 8 to be part of the Music Festival.

Parent/caregiver email address*

We need to communicate by email and we need a parent/caregiver email address so that we know that our communication has been seen by a responsible adult. If you want us to send the same message to a second parent email address, write it in the box below.

Alternate parent email address

Representative Group selection

You may elect to audition for up to two Representative Groups. If you opt to audition for two Representative Groups, and you are successful in your audition for both groups, then you will be allocated on the basis of your first choice below.

First Choice*

Please fill out other fields.

First choice Instrument*

Note: We do NOT require a pianist. If you wish to audition on two instruments, enter the other instrument as your second choice.

Group*

Consider me for both groups

I only want to play in the Concert Band

I only want to play in the Orchestra

The instrument selected could be played in the Concert Band or Orchestra. We will consider you for both of these groups unless you indicate otherwise. Note that by electing to only be considered for one group, you may be reducing the likelihood of selection.

Do you want a second audition?*

Yes - I want a second audition!

No - one audition is enough!

Second Choice*

Please fill out other fields.

Second choice Instrument*

Group*

Consider me for both groups

I only want to play in the Concert Band

I only want to play in the Orchestra

Experience*

How long have you been playing the instrument(s) that you have indicated? For example, you might enter "Tuba - 3 years"

Examinations*

Have you passed any music examinations in the instrument(s) above? Tell us the instrument, grade and examining board. For example, you might enter "Tuba Grade 4 Trinity". If you have not sat any music examinations, just write "None".

Previous Music Festival

If you were in the Music Festival Orchestra or Concert Band last year or previously, please enter the section and your position (if relevant). If this will be your first time in one of these groups, leave this blank.

Comment

If there is anything that you want us to know about your application, you can add a BRIEF few words here.

Permissions

Before you complete this application, you and your parents need to be very aware of the commitments that you will be required to make if you are selected for a Representative Group. These commitments are clearly outlined in this website - read them here! You should ensure that you and your parents read them before you complete this application. If you are selected for a Representative Group, you and your parents will have to sign a form to indicate that you are aware of and agree to the commitments that you will be required to fulfil as a member of a Rep Group.

Please check the box to the left of each statement if it is true

Commitments*

I have read and I understand the commitments and obligations page on this website.

My parent(s) has/have read the commitments and obligations page on this website and have agreed to this application.

If you have completed all appropriate fields, click "Submit application" button below ONCE, and then wait for the window to indicate that your application has been received.

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.