About Gala

About Gala

Each year, the OCSA Foundation hosts a themed, black-tie Gala, featuring spectacular student performances. Gala is OCSA’s largest, most prestigious fundraiser of the year, raising more than $2 million for the school annually. 

Be a part of the biggest performance opportunity of the year, and help us make Gala 2020 the most memorable yet. 

Vocalist Auditions

Interdepartmental Open Call for ALL 9th - 12th Grade Vocalists

Monday, October 21, 2019

Time: 5:00-9:00 p.m. 

Location: Annex Room 18

We are looking for featured and ensemble vocalists for Gala 2020. Please prepare 16 bars of country rock/pop material from artists such as Carrie Underwood, Shania Twain, Lady Antebellum, Jason Aldean, Dan + Shay, Luke Bryan, Blake Shelton, Rascal Flatts, Keith Urban, etc. 
It is preferable that you either provide a track or accompany yourself. No CD’s or streaming a YouTube video for your track.

Please make sure you bring the following to your audition:

  1. A printed version of the completed, appropriate Gala application
  2. A headshot
  3. Your resume (if you have it)

*Please come dressed to impress.

*Please arrive 10 minutes prior to your time slot to account for the registration process!

To audition, sign up here and download the Gala 2020 Vocalist Application.

 

Once all time slots are full, please note that we will be adding more in 20-minute increments.

 

 

Specialty Acts Auditions

Interdepartmental Open Call for ALL 7th - 12th Grade Specialty Acts - Advanced/Professional Level Acts ONLY!

Thursday, October 24, 2019

Time: 5:00-5:30 p.m.

Location: DMS 115

We will be considering unique country-inspired talents. Talents including rope artistry, advanced line dancing, clogging, country-themed magic tricks, diabolo juggling, etc. are all of interest. Be creative!! 

Please make sure you bring the following to your audition:

  1. A printed version of the completed, appropriate Gala application
  2.  A headshot
  3. Your resume (if you have it)

To audition, sign up here and download the Gala 2020 Specialty Act Application.

* Please come dressed to impress.

*Please arrive 10 minutes prior to your time slot to account for the registration process!

 

Once all time slots are full, please note that we will be adding more as needed.

 

 

Dancer Auditions

Interdepartmental Open Call for ALL 9th - 12th Grade Dancers

Thursday, October 24, 2019

Time: 5:30-7:00 p.m.- Jazz/Contemporary Dancers (Combination will be taught)

Location: DMS 114

Please make sure you bring the following to your audition:

  1. A printed version of the completed, appropriate Gala application
  2.  A headshot
  3. Your resume (if you have it)

To audition, sign up here and download the Gala 2019 Dancer Application.

* Please come dressed ready to dance.

*Please arrive 30 minutes prior to your time slot to account for the registration process!

 

Once all time slots are full, please note that we will be adding more as needed.

 

 

Greeter Auditions

Interdepartmental Open Call for ALL 9th - 12th Grade Students

Tuesday, October 29, 2019

Times: 5:00 p.m. 

Location: DMS 114

We are looking for masters of conversation who are confident, outgoing, witty and personable.
 
Please make sure you bring the following to your audition:  
  1. A printed version of the completed, appropriate Gala application
  2. A headshot
  3. Your resume (if you have it)
To audition, sign up here and download the Gala 2019 Greeter Application.

* Please come dressed to impress.

*Please arrive 10 minutes prior to your time slot to account for the registration process!

 
 
Once all time slots are full, please note that we will be adding more in 30 minute increments.
 

 

 

No Formal Band Auditions

If you would like to be considered for the Gala band, please email Band Leader, Calvin Anderson at calvin.anderson@ocsarts.net and note the instrument you play to make an appointment.
 
Please bring your instrument to your appointment and be prepared to demonstrate your level of proficiency.

For more questions about 2019 Gala auditions, contact Quinn Barraza at Quinn.Barraza@ocsarts.net.