PMOJO — Purdue Musical Organizations

Auditions

We're the backbeat behind your degree. You may declare engineering - but your soul declares 4/4 time!

Purdue Musical Organizations offers one of the finest music programs in the country. Listen to our sound. We jam, blend, croon, vocalize, dance, and ring heaven-like to the cosmos!

You, too, can represent superb music. Simply show us your mojo! We need true-blue artists: singers, bell ringers, instrumentalists, drummers, bass players, and sound techs. Within PMO, you will find

• A wide variety of musical types and styles
• A wonderful blend of professionalism, vocal coaching and performance opportunities

WHEN ARE PMO AUDITIONS?

Purduette & Glee Club	Next available audition dates found in the upper right hand corner of this page. These auditions happen in November, February, March, April and June.
Purdue Bells	Year-round.
Heart & Soul & All Campus and Community Chorale	Beginning of the fall and spring semesters.

REQUIREMENTS FOR AUDITIONS

1. Please submit two letters of recommendation and your resume. This requirement does not apply to Heart & Soul, All Campus & Community Chorale auditions.
   Your resume should highlight your musical background, extra-curricular activities, positions held, and other skills you possess. Acceptable letters of recommendation include those from musical directors, voice teachers or other professional references.
2. Appear in person for your PMO Audition. This process will include an orientation, wardrobe fitting and the musical audition.

PMO SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Students auditioning for the Glee Club or Purduettes can also submit an application to receive consideration for a PMO Scholarship. No scholarship applications will be accepted via e-mail or online.

Scholarship Information download

CLICK HERE FOR ANSWERS TO FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

INSTRUMENTALISTS

• Bring your musical instrument to your audition. Instrumentalists are regularly featured in our performances. If you play it well, we may be able to use you!
• Bell Auditions are primarily sight-reading, so no prior song preparation is required.

If you are interested in auditioning for PMO, please submit your information, and be sure to contact Derrick Williams at dwilliams@purdue.edu or call 765-496-3934 for additional information about the PMO Audition.

First Name*
Middle Name
Last Name*
Address
Address 2
City
State
Zip
Phone Number*
Cell Phone Number
Email*
Date of Birth
Ethnicity	Please Select Asian American/Pacific Islander Caucasian American/Non-Hispanic Native American/Alaskan Native African American/Non-Hispanic Hispanic American Other
Gender	Male Female
High School Name
Graduation Year	Please Select 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Overall GPA
Possible Major 1st choice
Educational Status	Please Select First time in college Transfer student Returning student
I'm involved/interested in:	Please Select Music (instrumental) Music (vocal) Both vocal and instrumental Other interests
Musical Instrument	Please Select Lead Guitar Acoustic Guitar Bass Guitar Bell Ringing Fiddling (Not Violinist) Piano Experienced Keyboardist Sound Technician Drums Horns Other
Years Experience	Please Select 1 2 3 4 5+
Audition Date Request
Voice Part	Please Select 1rst Soprano 2nd Soprano 1rst Alto 2nd Alto 1rst Tenor 2nd Tenor Baritone Bass
What are you looking for in a musical ensemble?
What things turn you off when considering a musical ensemble?
Why do you believe that PMO would be a good match for you? (List activities, involvements, jobs, positions held, responsibilities, personal traits, experiences, etc.)
Additional Comments

PMO Auditions Information

Audition Dates

• February 16, 2009
• February 23, 2009
• March 2, 2009
• March 9, 2009
• March 30, 2009
• April 6, 2009

1. You can find all information about our auditions at this page, and the accompanying "Prepare Your Material" page
2. To schedule your audition:
   * Go down to the center of this page
   * Type in your personal information
   * Be sure to put the date you want to audition in the "Additional Comments" section
   * Click "Submit Information"
3. Each day, the auditions process will begin at 12:30 PM EST
4. On the day of your audition: come prepared with songs to perform, 2 letters of recommendation and your resume
5. Each student auditioning is assigned a scheduled audition time. The audition process includes an orientation for parents/students, wardrobe fitting, student interview and musical audition
6. These dates coincide with Admission's "DAY ON CAMPUS" so you can kill 2 birds with 1 stone

Auditions held in The Elliott Hall of Music

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Please contact:
Derrick Williams
Assistant Director
dwilliams@purdue.edu
(765) 496-3934 or (800) 893-3041 (press 2, then 7)

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What is the audition process?

• Submit your information
• Visit a rehearsal
• Prepare your material
• Audition for PMO!