| FAQs
1. What's Redhot's claim to fame?
2. What kind of music does Redhot perform?
3. I am a professional singer. Is Redhot right
for me?
4. I am a professional shower singer. Is Redhot
right for me?
5. What should I sing at my audition?
6. I made it to callbacks! Now what should
I sing?
7. Are the auditions/callbacks really intimidating?
8. How much of a time commitment is Redhot?
9. Is Redhot a cult?
10. I have more questions that are apparently
not asked frequently enough! What do I do?
1. What's Redhot's
claim to fame?
Redhot & Blue is Yale's
oldest co-ed a cappella group, well-known for its complex
and musically rich arrangements. Redhot has been hailed
"one of the nation's most consistently excellent Mixed
Collegiate a cappella" [the Contemporary A Cappella
Society of America].
2. What kind
of music does Redhot perform?
Redhot's repertoire centers
around jazz standards. George Gershwin's "Summertime,"
Cole Porter's "I Get a Kick Out of You," and Billie
Holliday's "God Bless the Child" are a few of
our better known arrangements. For more info, check out
our repertoire page.
3. I am a professional
singer. Is Redhot right for me?
Redhot is unique among a cappella
groups, because in addition to our vocal excellence, our
arrangements are extremely musically complex, ensuring that
even the most seasoned singer will be sufficiently challenged.
Our singers delight in the thrill of creating scats and
performing some of the most demanding solo classics in existence.
In recent years, no fewer than five Redhot alums have performed
on Broadway. We also claim many professional opera singers,
classical vocalists, and even performers of popular music.
4. I am a professional
shower singer. Is Redhot right for me?
Many of Redhot's current members
have no previous a cappella experience; some hadn't even
begun singing before coming to college. Being in Redhot
is a learning experience for everyone, and nobody is ever
left behind. Don't feel discouraged if you've never been
in musicals or singing groups before. Some of the most impressive
talent is discovered in those with the least experience.
5. What should
I sing at my audition?
Our rushees are expected to
prepare a Verdi or Puccini aria. Just kidding! Sing something
with which you feel most comfortable, whether it be Christina
Aguilera or "Happy Birthday." The performance
is far more important than the song choice; indeed, we would
much prefer to see you confidently sing a simpler song than
fret over a more difficult one. If you have specific questions,
feel free to ask the Rush Managers.
6. I made it
to callbacks! Now what should I sing?
OK, now it's time for the
aria. Again, just kidding.
7. Are the
auditions/callbacks really intimidating?
Absolutely not. Keiji, our
musical director, will guide you through the whole audition
process. Someone of your voice part will be there to help
you with sight reading if you need assistance. If you have
any questions during the process, don’t hesitate to
ask! We want to make the audition as comfortable and as
satisfying for you as possible.
8. How much
of a time commitmen is Redhot?
The most basic answer: roughly
6-7 hours a week. We have five hours of full-group rehearsal
and a one-hour sectional each week, plus concerts. Other
than this, you are not obligated to spend another minute
with Redhot. But, of course, Redhot is more than just a
singing group. Most Redhotties find that they make some
of their closest friendships at Yale through the group,
so members inevitably end up spending free time together
during the week in addition to our rehearsal time.
9. Is Redhot
a cult?
Rumor has it that there is
a Redhot & Blue tattoo that all members get. If it exists,
I haven’t gotten close enough with any Redhotties
to see it. No, Redhot is not a cult. But it is a family.
Redhot automatically supplies you with ears interested in
what you have to say, in addition to what you have to sing.
Take advantage of rush meals to really get to know us. Even
if you don’t end up coming with us, you might be glad
you rushed us.
10. I have
more questions that are apparently not asked frequently
enough! What should I do?
You can either ask your question
in the form below, or call or e-mail one of the rush managers:
Brady (716-997-3109, laura.bender@yale.edu),
Keiji (914-523-2923, keiji.ishiguri@yale.edu),
or Steven (301-706-9300, steven.feis@yale.edu).
We’d love to hear from you!
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