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Moms Like Me Band Application 2023
Calling all Moms who have set aside their instruments to hold their babies, but would love to share their musical talents on stage at Moms Like Me 2023. This year we are looking for guitar, vocals, and percussion.
The Mom Band is an integral component to the annual Moms Like Me event, and as an organization, we appreciate your willingness to audition for the opportunity to be a part of the Mom Band. We have designed this form so we can get to know you better as we begin the experience of bringing our shared love of music to the stage at Moms Like Me, Saturday May 13, 2023 at The Ellen.
Please fill out the form below and attend one of the audition sessions.
Contact Information
Name
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First Name
Last Name
Email
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Verify Email
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Address
Address Line 1
Address Line 2
City
City
State
State/Province
ZIP/Postal Code
Phone
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Please share with us a little about yourself.
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Why are you interested in being in the Mom Band? What is your musical history? Anything you find pertinent to share.
Please tell us your about your stage in parenting. Do you have children? How many? What ages?
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Is your application to be part of the Mom Band your first experience with Roots?
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Yes
No
How did you hear about the Mom Band ?
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Social Media
Website
Friend
Provider
Other
Choose an option below that best relates to your musical interests and talents
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Lead Vocals
Backup Vocals
Instrument
Other
If you selected vocals, please choose one below that best relates to you vocal range
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Soprano
Alto
Tenor
Base
I'm not sure
I don't sing
If you selected instrument, please indicate which instrument.
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Percussion
Keyboard
Guitar
Base
Other string
Other
Please expand on your answers above.
Please be specific. Would you like to perform a solo? Can you sing and play guitar. Do you love the keyboard? What instrument do you play that is not listed above?
Please choose one option as it relates to your relationship to harmony
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I prefer the higher part
I prefer the lower part
I prefer the middle range
I 'm not sure
I don't sing
Please indicate which audition time works best for you. Auditions are friendly! Please come prepared to showcase a bit of your vocals and/or instrument with the group, on a song of your choice.
Sunday Dec 4th @2pm
Saturday Dec 17th @10am
Both of them can work
Those dates don't work for me
Can you commit to weekly practices?
Band practices will begin weekly in February, as determined by the availability of band members. We are all busy mamas and know that conflicts will arise, but we ask that you attend as many practices as possible, especially leading up to the event in April and early May.
Yes
No
If yes, please check all that apply and let us know your preference for practice times (Feb - May 13):
Saturday Morning
Saturday Afternoon
Sunday Afternoon
Not sure yet
I can't do weekends
Please write down your preference for practice times.
For example, if you said Saturday afternoon, write down 3-5pm, or 2-4pm. Feel free to explain what works for you here.
If no, would you may be interested in helping with Moms Like Me or attending other Roots programs. Please indicate below what you are interested in?
Moms Like Me Committee Member- Meets monthly to plan the event.
Moms Like Me event volunteer- Help out on the day of the event.
Re:born - A small gathering that meets monthly at Farmers Daughters Cafe.
Fresh Air Families- Weekly outdoor adventure. Meets on Mondays at 9:45.
Blossom Mom- A lovely support group for new moms. Meets Wed 10-11:30 virtually and Thursday from 1-2:30 in person.
What songs, if any, speak to you about your journey with motherhood? Submitting below is not a guarantee that we will perform those listed. Songs will be chosen together as a band, with consideration for the Moms Like Me event as a whole.
Thank you for your application- We look forward to meeting you at auditions
Moms Like Me will be held on Saturday May 13, 2023. Band members will need to be available for most of the day, which includes set-up, sound check, and prep time before the event. A dress rehearsal will also be held a few days before the event, at a time chosen by the band members.