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| Q. When do you hold auditions? |
| A. We audition usually at the end of the spring semester. However, you must first be a member of the University of Maine Singers in order to audition for the Maine Steiners. Check them out here: www.umaine.edu/singers |
| Q. What does an audition consist of? |
| A. During the audition we ask you to have a prepared piece, usually 2 minutes long, that you'll sing a cappella to us. We also check your vocal range and ear ability as well as the ability to harmonize with us. You do not need to be able to read music, although it does help. |
| Q. How do I hire the Maine Steiners? |
| A. You can contact us at steiners@umit.maine.edu anytime with a Gig request or you can use the gig request form beneath the up-coming performances in the "gigs" section of the website. |
| Q. What kind of gigs can I hire you for? |
| A. We do all sorts of shows from high school concerts to private performances. We do over 100 shows a year so time is very limited so please try to e-mail us when you want us to perform at least a couple of weeks before the show date. |
| Q. How far will you travel for a gig? |
| A. We've gone as far as Budapest for a show! We'll travel pretty much anywhere depending on our schedule and the availability of transportation. We love to do guest gigs and road trips. |
| Q. How do we become a guest group for one of your shows? |
| A. Just ask! We always want to promote a cappella groups where ever we are performing and love to do shows with another group. We also really enjoy doing shows with high school choruses or select groups. |
| Q. Can you send me a copy of your arrangements? |
| A. Unfortunately we do not send out our arrangements. We arrange everything ourselves and are very proud of the work we do. |
| Q. Do you have a coach? |
| A. No, the Maine Steiners are completely self sufficient and do not have any teacher. We do sometimes ask people to do master classes with us for another perspective. All of us are part of the University Singers and have been taught by Dr. Dennis Cox. |
| Q. How do I buy a CD? |
| A. The best way is
to come to one of our shows. Just visit the media section of our
website and then click on "store," or send us an e-mail at steiners@umit.maine.edu requesting one. |