PREPARE YOUR APPLICATION - SINGERS
Please prepare the following materials for submission with your online application, based on your voice type:
WHAT SHOULD BE PRESENTED?
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SOPRANO
- A résumé;
- one or more photos.
- A video demo:
Improve your chances by including:
- A presentation on camera in which you tell us your name, age, general background and the reasons for your interest in joining Cirque du Soleil
- A performance of 2-3 Cirque songs found in the soprano demo preparation kit. The kit can be dowloaded through: http://www.box.net/shared/9bqck3b0l1
- Please demonstrate any unique or special characteristics your voice may have.
Or
Include at least one of the following for a preliminary evaluation:
- mp3s, website, MySpace or Youtube addresses where we can hear or see you performing. If you correspond to one or more of our roles you may be asked to prepare specific material on video as a second step in the evaluation process.
We accept video files in all formats except executable (.exe) files. Your recording does not need to be of professional quality.
HELP US EVALUATE YOUR APPLICATION
- Clearly show your facial expressions and body (close-ups and at least one full-body shot).
- Please do not use any editing programs (e.g. Auto-Tune) and add very minimal reverb.
- Please do not alter your performance in any way, whether digital or mechanical.
- Most performances should be solos. The presence of background vocalists can prevent us from distinguishing your voice.
MEZZO
- A résumé;
- one or more photos.
- A video demo:
Improve your chances by including:
- A presentation on camera in which you tell us your name, age, general background and the reasons for your interest in joining Cirque du Soleil
- A performance of 2-3 Cirque songs found in the mezzo demo preparation kit. The kit can be dowloaded through: http://www.box.net/shared/rblm088s0v
- Please demonstrate any unique or special characteristics your voice may have.
Or
Include at least one of the following for a preliminary evaluation:
- mp3s, website, MySpace or Youtube addresses where we can hear or see you performing. If you correspond to one or more of our roles you may be asked to prepare specific material on video as a second step in the evaluation process.
We accept video files in all formats except executable (.exe) files. Your recording does not need to be of professional quality.
HELP US EVALUATE YOUR APPLICATION
- Clearly show your facial expressions and body (close-ups and at least one full-body shot).
- Please do not use any editing programs (e.g. Auto-Tune) and add very minimal reverb.
- Please do not alter your performance in any way, whether digital or mechanical.
- Most performances should be solos. The presence of background vocalists can prevent us from distinguishing your voice.
R&B
- A résumé;
- one or more photos.
- A video demo:
Improve your chances by including:
- A presentation on camera in which you tell us your name, age, general background and the reasons for your interest in joining Cirque du Soleil
- A performance of 2-3 Cirque songs found in the R&B demo preparation kit. The kit can be dowloaded through: http://www.box.com/s/egasvf3ff3usuhpb0xee
- Please demonstrate any unique or special characteristics your voice may have.
Or
Include at least one of the following for a preliminary evaluation:
- mp3s, website, MySpace or Youtube addresses where we can hear or see you performing. If you correspond to one or more of our roles you may be asked to prepare specific material on video as a second step in the evaluation process.
We accept video files in all formats except executable (.exe) files. Your recording does not need to be of professional quality.
HELP US EVALUATE YOUR APPLICATION
- Clearly show your facial expressions and body (close-ups and at least one full-body shot).
- Please do not use any editing programs (e.g. Auto-Tune) and add very minimal reverb.
- Please do not alter your performance in any way, whether digital or mechanical.
- Most performances should be solos. The presence of background vocalists can prevent us from distinguishing your voice.
TENOR
- A résumé;
- one or more photos.
- A video demo:
Improve your chances by including:
- A presentation on camera in which you tell us your name, age, general background and the reasons for your interest in joining Cirque du Soleil
- A performance of 2-3 Cirque songs found in the tenor demo preparation kit. The kit can be dowloaded through: http://www.box.net/shared/j2v64nt0v0
- Please demonstrate any unique or special characteristics your voice may have.
Or
Include at least one of the following for a preliminary evaluation:
- mp3s, website, MySpace or Youtube addresses where we can hear or see you performing. If you correspond to one or more of our roles you may be asked to prepare specific material on video as a second step in the evaluation process.
We accept video files in all formats except executable (.exe) files. Your recording does not need to be of professional quality.
HELP US EVALUATE YOUR APPLICATION
- Clearly show your facial expressions and body (close-ups and at least one full-body shot).
- Please do not use any editing programs (e.g. Auto-Tune) and add very minimal reverb.
- Please do not alter your performance in any way, whether digital or mechanical.
- Most performances should be solos. The presence of background vocalists can prevent us from distinguishing your voice.
COUNTER-TENOR
- A résumé;
- one or more photos.
- A video demo:
Improve your chances by including:
- A presentation on camera in which you tell us your name, age, general background and the reasons for your interest in joining Cirque du Soleil
- A performance of 2-3 Cirque songs found in the counter-tenor demo preparation kit. The kit can be dowloaded through: http://www.box.net/shared/7l3zg2jke1
- Please demonstrate any unique or special characteristics your voice may have.
Or
Include at least one of the following for a preliminary evaluation:
- mp3s, website, MySpace or Youtube addresses where we can hear or see you performing. If you correspond to one or more of our roles you may be asked to prepare specific material on video as a second step in the evaluation process.
We accept video files in all formats except executable (.exe) files. Your recording does not need to be of professional quality.
HELP US EVALUATE YOUR APPLICATION
- Clearly show your facial expressions and body (close-ups and at least one full-body shot).
- Please do not use any editing programs (e.g. Auto-Tune) and add very minimal reverb.
- Please do not alter your performance in any way, whether digital or mechanical.
- Most performances should be solos. The presence of background vocalists can prevent us from distinguishing your voice.
BARITONE
- A résumé;
- one or more photos.
- A video demo:
Improve your chances by including:
- A presentation on camera in which you tell us your name, age, general background and the reasons for your interest in joining Cirque du Soleil
- A performance of 2-3 Cirque songs found in the baritone demo preparation kit. The kit can be dowloaded through: http://www.box.net/shared/hz3noj1uec
- Please demonstrate any unique or special characteristics your voice may have.
Or
Include at least one of the following for a preliminary evaluation:
- mp3s, website, MySpace or Youtube addresses where we can hear or see you performing. If you correspond to one or more of our roles you may be asked to prepare specific material on video as a second step in the evaluation process.
We accept video files in all formats except executable (.exe) files. Your recording does not need to be of professional quality.
HELP US EVALUATE YOUR APPLICATION
- Clearly show your facial expressions and body (close-ups and at least one full-body shot).
- Please do not use any editing programs (e.g. Auto-Tune) and add very minimal reverb.
- Please do not alter your performance in any way, whether digital or mechanical.
- Most performances should be solos. The presence of background vocalists can prevent us from distinguishing your voice.
IMPORTANT NOTES
Materials submitted will be used exclusively by Casting for evaluation purposes. Please note that your application will not be considered if your file is incomplete.
If you are not equipped to submit your dossier online (including your resumé, photo(s) and video), please send us your complete dossier at the following address:
Cirque du Soleil – Casting
8400 2nd Avenue
Montreal, Quebec
CANADA H1Z 4M6