An audition is a sample performance by an actor, singer, musician, dancer or other performer. It typically involves the performer displaying their talent through a previously memorized and rehearsed solo piece or by performing a work or piece given to the performer at the audition or shortly before.

What does audition mean?

1 : the power or sense of hearing. 2 : the act of hearing especially : a critical hearing an audition of new recordings. 3 : a trial performance to appraise an entertainer's merits.

What is the purpose of the audition?

The audition process is designed to enable a conservatoire to find out about you – not just how accomplished you are, but what sort of person you are. They want to give you the chance to demonstrate your performance skills in support of your application.