AUDITIONS

Auditions are closed for the Spring semester, but check back in the Fall for information on the next audition cycle!

Why become a Footnote?

  1. The group. You’ll join a tight-knit, fun-loving, and charismatic group of friends & musicians. Any Footnote, past or present, will tell you that the community is the best part of the experience.

  2. The music. Part of being a Footnote means holding our repertoire to a high standard. We sing fun songs, and we sing them well. We’re all about striking the perfect balance between having a blast and sounding great.

  3. The tours. We have a blast on our nearly free tours, visiting one international and one domestic destination each year. It’s a fantastic way to travel the world with a great group of people.

  4. The perks. Being a Footnote comes with a pretty great pack of perks, including tours, gigs, and trips. We’ve performed for presidents, sung on competitions and shows like the Sing Off and the National Collegiate A Capella Competition, and been in TV ads. We also record an album every other year.

What is Low-Voice A Cappella?

Though low- and high-voice groups have different parts, some of our ranges overlap. Check out this video with the Tigressions to hear how!

Feel free to test your own vocal range here.

For reference, these ranges can help give you a general idea of how your voice may fit in our group, but these are by no means hard categories. We’re happy to give you a better sense during your audition.

Tenor 1: C3 - Bb4

Tenor 2: C3 - F4

Baritone: Bb2 - Eb4

Bass: D2 - D4

How will the audition work?

  1. We start off with scales to warm up your voice and get a sense of your range.

  2. Then we do a few swells on single notes to hear your dynamic control.

  3. Next are four short pitch-matching exercises, in which we play a few notes on the piano and you sing them back.

  4. Then, we’d like you to sing a short solo of your choice. The solo can be anything from Canada’s National Anthem to Olivia Rodrigo’s latest banger, but your best bet is to sing something you’re comfortable with and that shows off your voice. The solo should be no more than 60 seconds (about a verse and chorus).

Don’t worry if you can’t read music or have never spent time in a choral group before — no formal experience is required!

Callbacks are typically held on the Friday of auditions week. More information will be provided during the auditions.

Being in the Footnotes is unlike anything you have ever been involved with, and it is more than worth the effort. Our auditions are designed to be low-pressure, relaxed and enjoyable. If you have more questions about auditioning for the Footnotes, don’t hesitate to reach out! Email our President, Luke Barrett at lb4109@princeton.edu with any questions.

Where to Find Us

The Footnotes’ room is 300 Walker Hall, located near the center of campus. Head in through entryway #3, go down the stairs, and make a left. We’re the ones with the giant tiger on our door.