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We are very excited to be auditioning choir member candidates for Universal

Studios Japan in our casting of THE FROG CHOIR to be performed in The Wizarding World
Of Harry Potter during our 2016-2017 contract year.
Please coordinate and rehearse 3 SATB groups and have them perform our version
of The Hogwarts March (sheet music attached below). You should be one of the following:
soprano (female), alto (female), tenor/pop singer/vocal percussionist (male), or bass/vocal
percussionist (male). You have been chosen not only because you have choir/choral singing
experience, but also you are able to look and play young, high school student roles. This is a
VERY important point for casting. We are looking for fresh-faced, YOUNG looking performers
with great choral voices and stage-worthy charm.

(Here are some examples of the type of singers we are looking for.)

It is important to note that although you will be auditioning in groups, each of you is being
considered individually.
Once you have been recruited for this audition, please go to the link below to find
and fill out an audition registration form each auditioning performer is required to complete.
Please note that all performers must be 18 years of age at the time of the audition. When
filling out the audition registration form, at the Which Category Describes You Best
prompt, All Frog Choir candidates should choose the Office Use Only option, NOT THE
SINGER OPTION. This is VERY important!!

Registration Page link here: http://www.usjauditions.com.au/register/

Below listed are some of the components of our fixed attractive compensation,
benefits and amenities package that we think you might want to know should your audition go
successfully.
The contract for the performers is generally a year-long contract, possibly beginning as soon
as February of 2017. Please note that due to the high number of performers we employ,
performer compensation is not available for individual negotiation.

Compensation: USD $2718.00 monthly*(Universal Studios Japan is required by


law to tax the gross income of all performers. Therefore, compensation is listed in
net figure amounts.)
There is a bonus structure in place that, when awarded to its fullest could earn a
performer up to an additional USD $4000.00* based on a 12-month contract.
All performers receive a daily per diem of JPY 4700* while in Japan.
Each performer will receive a round-trip economy airline ticket from their homeport.
Each performer is automatically enrolled in USJs medical insurance program while
under contract.
Each performer will be provided their own fully furnished apartment in cast housing,
which includes among other items a washer, dryer, refrigerator, microwave and
television set.
Each performer will receive a train pass to and from Universal Studios Japan and cast
housing or a predetermined, suitable transportation allowance.
Each performer will receive a bicycle.
Each performer will receive a mobile phone (with limited toll allowance).
Each performer will receive a gym membership.
To view previous cast testimonials, we would like to encourage you to visit our
audition website at:
Testimonials Link here: http://www.usjauditions.com.au/gallery/

Please find below, specifications with regards to the roles and vocal types we are
casting for the Frog Choir as well as the music chart and links to an audio recording of the
audition piece and the Vocal Percussionist tutorial.
Your Frog Choir auditions we will be held in one of the following:
Salt Lake City:

Friday, 9:00 AM, August 12, 2016, Pioneer Memorial Theatre Building, U Campus,
84112
London:

Saturday, 10:00 AM September 3, 2016, The Urdang Academy, The Old Finsbury
Town Hall, Rosebery Avenue, London, EC1R 4RPl
Brisbane:

Sydney:

Friday, 9:30 AM September 10, 2016, Studio Name MAD, Level 1-2, 43 Adelaide St.
CBD, Brisbane QLD 4000

Tuesday, 9:00 AM September 13, 2016, Village On Broadway Performing Arts, Unit
4/85-91 ORiordan Street Alexandria, NSW 2015
Melbourne:

Saturday, 10:00 AM September 17, 2016, Jason Colemans Ministry of Dance, 64


Sutton St, North Melbourne VIC 3051

All participants are required to bring a current headshot and an unattached resume
and be prepared to sing the Universal Studios Japan audition version of the Hogwarts
March. Here is a link to a video of The Frog Choir Experience for your reference.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/canic32dj8j5l5f/Frog%20Choir%20%28Universal%20Studios%2
0Japan%29%5B720P%5D.MP4?dl=0

Again, thank you for your time. We look forward to auditioning your recommended
talent later this year.

The Wizarding World Of Harry Potter at Universal Studios Japan


Frog Choir Specifications
Frog Choir Casting Breakdown (Followed by audio links to each vocal part)

Four singers,
https://www.dropbox.com/s/bjcebott7u8oeu0/Hogwarts%20March%20%28Au
dition%20Version%29%20Full%20Choir.wav?dl=0
Soprano, must sing to A4
https://www.dropbox.com/s/aub7codr3peo4nw/Hogwarts%20March%20%28A
udition%20Version%29%20Soprano.wav?dl=0
Alto, must sing to D5
https://www.dropbox.com/s/ks1b1ac8vov3zlx/Hogwarts%20march%20%28Audi
tion%20version%29%20Alto.wav?dl=0
Tenor/Pop Singer/Vocal Percussionist, must sing to F4
https://www.dropbox.com/s/iy8bberh5sa1ye4/Hogwarts%20March%20%28Aud
ition%20Version%29%20Tenor.wav?dl=0
Bass/Vocal Percussionist, must sing to C4
https://www.dropbox.com/s/ed0535i3fw7jh16/Hogwarts%20March%20%28Au
dition%20Version%29%20Bass.wav?dl=0

Link to the sheet music


https://www.dropbox.com/s/y43b0xnr9h6tttj/Hogwarts%20March%202016.pdf
?dl=0

Must be at least 18 years of age on the day of the audition


Must have a valid passport or the ability to attain one in a timely manner
Must be willing to be relocated to Japan for up to 13 months
Must be able to sing with a British accent
Must look young and be able to pass for high school students
Must be willing to work outdoors
Dance ability not required, but a plus

On the day of the audition, choir members will perform The Hogwarts March, which is
selection of music from the Frog Choir Experience. Universal Studios Japan reserves the
right to mix and match choir members.
Links to the sheet music and vocal guides can be found above. The choir should be totally
familiar with the piece on the audition day. After singing in groups, members will be
auditioned individually.

There are features in the score that require the gentlemen choir members to perform vocal
percussions. A demonstration of the sounds can be found at the link below.:
(https://www.dropbox.com/s/4crzr14wxus7wly/Vocal%20Percussion%20Demonstration.
mp4?dl=0)
There will also be an opportunity for the female candidates to audition for the CHOIR
MASTER role at the audition. Interested candidates should not only be able to meet the
requirements listed below, but who could also possibly cover either the soprano or alto role.

Choir Master Frog Choir and Triwizard Tournament Prefect - Female actress to
serve as host for The Frog Choir Experiences and the Triwizard Tournament
Experiences in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Must look and be able to
portray high school age and speak English with a British accent. Candidates must have
a sense of rhythm. Prior choir conducting experience a plus, but not a requirement.
Will be required to learn and perform an English/Japanese script. A script and guide
vocal is provided below for candidates so they can attend the auditions with the basic
script memorized. All candidates are cross utilized and must be willing to work
outdoors.

Candidates Interested in the CHOIR MASTER role will be required to perform the Frog Choir
Master monologue found below. The vocal guide for this monologue can be found at this
link:
Choir Master Monologue Vocal Guide Link here: Audio
https://www.dropbox.com/s/e429g3gsj18g34v/2016%20Frog%20Choir%20Master%20Mon
ologue.m4a?dl=0

Frog Choir Master Monologue


(The English portions of this excerpt must be performed with a British accent)

Frog Choir Master:


Good morning! We represent the Hogwarts Choir and are here to
share some music with you, because, as Professor Dumbledore says, There is no magic
more powerful than music! So without further ado, let us begin by singing one of our
favorites, The Hogwarts March, to help us warm up our voices. And choir, remember, to
help them sing at their best, support those frogs!
(Choir Master conducts a short piece of music, then)
Subarashi--! Warm up wa, jubun. Kyowa ato ikkai concert ga arimasu kara, mata kite
kudasai! Enjoy the rest of your time in Hogsmeade Village! Kite kurete arigato--!
Translation
Good morning! We represent the Hogwarts Choir and are here to share some music with you,
because, as Professor Dumbledore says, There is no magic more powerful than music! So
without further ado, let us begin by singing one of our favorites, The Hogwarts March, to
help us warm up our voices. And choir, remember, to help them sing at their best, support
those frogs!
(Choir Master conducts a short piece of music, then)
There we are! Subarashi--! We will present one more concert today, so please come back!
Enjoy the rest of your time in Hogsmeade Village! Thank you for coming!

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