Our 3-Step Audition Process for Got Strings Musicians

This year we are celebrating our four year anniversary providing string ensemble music for weddings and special events in the Shenandoah Valley (where has the time gone?)!

Over the years, we have learned SO much about what makes an exceptional experience for our couples, and we pride ourselves in hand-selecting the most qualified and professional musicians at James Madison University. Our couples deserve the best of the best - and that’s what we strive to deliver. Today, we thought we’d give you an exclusive look into the process of becoming a Got Strings musician!

So without further ado, here’s a first-hand look into our 2020 Got Strings Auditions.

Step One: The Application

First things first: the application itself, of course! We want to get to know our candidates a bit before being invited to audition. Basically this application tells us why our candidate wants to join the Got Strings family, their age, expected graduation date, their instrument , and any relevant prior experience.

Plus our favorite part: an attached video of the candidate playing a sample of music! This is their time to shine - show us what they got!

Step Two: Live Audition

Got Strings CEO and founder, Kristi, has remained actively involved throughout all of the musician coordinating since 2016, and the audition process is no exception! Once our potential candidates make it to this portion of the audition process, candidates will then schedule a live audition to site-reading with Kristi. Basically, this is to ensure that those selected will be totally comfortable with our most popular wedding arrangements, can think “on the fly,” and are clear on the expectations Got Strings has for our musicians.

Step Three: Training

Here at Got Strings we pride ourselves in delivering both professional and talented musicians to all of our couples on their most magical day. That’s why training is a must. In extensive video trainings, Got Strings musicians learn best practices before, during, and after an event, professional attire, and how to interact with our couples and other Got Strings members. Since our musicians are the face of the ensemble, we would never throw them into a situation without going over the do’s and don’ts first!

So there you have it: our 3-step audition process for Got Strings! We’re so excited to welcome our newest members of Got Strings, and look forward to meeting more talented musicians during our next round of auditions!

Cheers!