Audition Requirements
On all courses, we are seeking enthusiastic performers who demonstrate a strong potential to learn and adapt in any area of the curriculum. During the audition, we expect candidates to present themselves professionally and confidently, to show that they clearly aspire towards their chosen career path, and to portray genuine passion, knowledge, and interest in what they do.
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Applicants to the School Dance course will take part in a ballet class, a modern/jazz dance class and a physical assessment of flexibility and facility. All applicants will also have to sing a song, perform a solo dance, take part in an interview with the panel, and be involved in The Hammond Entrance Interview.
Ballet Class
20 minute barre.
Centre work including: port de bras, pirouettes and allegro.
There will be no pointe-work in the audition.
Modern/Jazz Class
Focusing strongly on performance skills, the modern/jazz class combines technical corner work and a short, choreographed routine which will include co-ordination, isolated movement, kicks, turns and strong dynamics.
Song
Applicants should prepare and perform one song and of their own choosing. Please provide your own sheet music; an accompanist will be provided on the day.
All songs should be in the original key for female identifying applicants, but male identifying applicants may change the key to accommodate changing voices if necessary.
Solo Dance
Applicants are asked to also prepare a solo dance in any chosen style that demonstrates their technical strengths, musicality, and performance.
The solo should be no more than one minute in length.
Post-Audition Interview
Following the audition you will have an interview with the panel, which will also be an opportunity for you to ask any questions you may have.
The Hammond Entrance Interview
The Hammond Entrance Interview (THEI) is your opportunity to meet with a member of The Hammond’s Senior Leadership Team.
Both the applicant and their Parent(s) / Guardian(s) will be invited to answer questions created to decide if The Hammond is the correct fit for the applicant and their family.
To prepare for THEI, you will need to:
Email your most recent school report to registrar@thehammond.co.uk no less that one week before your audition date.
If you have any questions regarding your audition, please contact Katie Barclay (Registrar) on registrar@thehammond.co.uk.
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Applicants for the Theatre Arts Foundation course will participate in an acting and improvisation workshop. Additionally, they will need to prepare a monologue, song and have the opportunity to give a instrumental performance (optional). All applicants will also take part in an interview with the panel and be involved in The Hammond Entrance Interview.
Monologue
Applicants should prepare and perform one memorised monologue of the candidates choice, lasting no longer than 2 minutes.
Song/Musical Performance
Applicants should also prepare and perform one song of their own choosing. You should bring your own sheet music; an accompanist will be provided on the day. All songs should be in the original key for female identifying applicants, but male identifying applicants may change the key to accommodate changing voices if necessary.
If applicants play a musical instrument, the panel would also welcome a performance that demonstrates this musical skill. However, this is not compulsory.
Post-Audition Interview
Following the audition you will have an interview with the panel, which will be an opportunity for you to ask any questions you may have.
The Hammond Entrance Interview
The Hammond Entrance Interview (THEI) is your opportunity to meet with a member of The Hammond’s Senior Leadership Team.
Both the applicant and their Parent(s) / Guardian(s) will be invited to answer questions created to decide if The Hammond is the correct fit for the applicant and their family.
To prepare for THEI, you will need to:
Email your most recent school report to registrar@thehammond.co.uk no less that one week before your audition date.
If you have any questions regarding your audition, please contact Katie Barclay (Registrar) on registrar@thehammond.co.uk
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Applicants for the Theatre Arts Specialised course will participate in an acting and improvisation workshop. Additionally, they will need to prepare a monologue, song and have the opportunity to give a instrumental performance (optional). All applicants will also take part in an interview with the panel and be involved in The Hammond Entrance Interview.
Monologue
Applicants should prepare and perform one memorised monologue of the candidates choice, lasting no longer than 2 minutes. Additionally, re-direction may be given by the panel.
Song/Musical Performance
Applicants should also prepare and perform one song of their own choosing. You should bring your own sheet music; an accompanist will be provided on the day. All songs should be in the original key for female identifying applicants, but male identifying applicants may change the key to accommodate changing voices if necessary.
If applicants play a musical instrument, the panel would also welcome a performance that demonstrates this musical skill. However, this is not compulsory.
Post-Audition Interview
Following the audition you will have an interview with the panel, which will be an opportunity for you to ask any questions you may have.
The Hammond Entrance Interview
The Hammond Entrance Interview (THEI) is your opportunity to meet with a member of The Hammond’s Senior Leadership Team.
Both the applicant and their Parent(s) / Guardian(s) will be invited to answer questions created to decide if The Hammond is the correct fit for the applicant and their family.
To prepare for THEI, you will need to:
Email your most recent school report to registrar@thehammond.co.uk no less that one week before your audition date.
If you have any questions regarding your audition, please contact Katie Barclay (Registrar) on registrar@thehammond.co.uk.
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Applicants for the Theatre Arts Advanced course will participate in an acting and improvisation workshop. Additionally, they will need to prepare a monologue, song and have the opportunity to give a instrumental performance (optional). All applicants will also take part in an interview with the panel and be involved in The Hammond Entrance Interview.
Monologue
Applicants should prepare and perform two contrasting, memorised monologues of the candidates choice. Each should be no more than 2 minutes in length and re-direction may be given from the panel.
Song/Musical Performance
Applicants should also prepare and perform one song of their own choosing. You should bring your own sheet music; an accompanist will be provided on the day. All songs should be in the original key for female identifying applicants, but male identifying applicants may change the key to accommodate changing voices if necessary.
If applicants play a musical instrument, the panel would also welcome a performance that demonstrates this musical skill. However, this is not compulsory.
Post-Audition Interview
Following the audition you will have an interview with the panel, which will also be an opportunity for you to ask any questions.
The Hammond Entrance Interview
The Hammond Entrance Interview (THEI) is your opportunity to meet with a member of The Hammond’s Senior Leadership Team. Both the applicant and their Parent(s) / Guardian(s) will be invited to answer questions created to decide if The Hammond is the correct fit for the applicant and their family.
To prepare for THEI, you will need to: Email your most recent school report to registrar@thehammond.co.uk no less that 1 week before your audition date.
If you have any questions regarding your audition, please contact Katie Barclay (Registrar) on registrar@thehammond.co.uk
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Applicants to the Professional Diploma: Musical Theatre course will take part in a ballet class, a modern/jazz dance class and a physical assessment of flexibility and facility. All applicants will also have to sing a song from the list below, take part in an interview with the panel and also be involved in The Hammond Entrance Interview.
Applicants should ensure they wear appropriate dance clothing for the dance classes - changing facilities will be available.
Ballet Class
20 minute barre.
Centre work including: port de bras, pirouettes and allegro.
There will be no pointe-work in the audition.
Modern/Jazz Class
Focusing strongly on performance skills, the modern/jazz class combines technical corner work and a short, choreographed routine which will include co-ordination, isolated movement, kicks, turns and strong dynamics.
Song
Applicants should prepare one song from the set list provided (see below); an accompanist will be provided on the day. Backing tracks will not be allowed.
Your song will also provide an opportunity for a member of the panel to focus on your acting-through-song.
All songs should be in the original key for female identifying applicants, but male identifying applicants may change the key to accommodate changing voices if necessary.
The Hammond Entrance Interview
The Hammond Entrance Interview (THEI) is your opportunity to meet with a member of The Hammond’s Senior Leadership Team.
Both the applicant and their Parent(s) / Guardian(s) will be invited to answer questions created to decide if The Hammond is the correct fit for the applicant and their family.
To prepare for THEI, you will need to:
Email your most recent school report to registrar@thehammond.co.uk no less that one week before your audition date.
Set List - Female Identifying Songs
‘A Little Bit in Love’ - Wonderful Town
‘Watch What Happens’ - Newsies
‘My Friend, the Dictionary’ - 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
‘Stranger to the Rain’ - Children of Eden
‘Beyond My Wildest Dreams’ - The Little Mermaid
‘I Hate the Bus’ - Caroline, or Change
‘Some Things Are Meant to Be’ - Little Women
‘Time Like This’ - Lucky Stiff
‘Everlasting’ - Tuck Everlasting
‘Sister Act’ - Sister Act
The Hammond is pleased to supply sheet music for all set list pieces. These will be emailed to you upon submitting your application.
Set List - Male Identifying Songs
‘She’s Too Far Above Me’ - Half a Sixpence’
‘Some Girls’ - Merrily We Roll Along
‘Good Thing Going’ - Merrily We Roll Along
‘What Do I Need With Love?’ - Thoroughly Modern Millie
‘Larger Than Life’ - My Favourite Year
‘Sailing’ - A New Brain
‘Who I’d Be’ - Shrek
‘Lost in the Wilderness’ - Children of Eden
‘It’s Hard to Speak My Heart’ - Parade
‘Left Behind’ - Spring Awakening
‘Let It Sing’ - Violet
‘Goodbye’ - Catch Me If You Can
The Hammond is pleased to supply sheet music for all set list pieces. These will be emailed to you upon submitting your application.
If you have any questions regarding your audition, please contact Katie Barclay (Registrar) on registrar@thehammond.co.uk.
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Applicants to the Professional Diploma: Dance course will take part in a 1-hour ballet class, 25- minute contemporary class, 25-minute jazz class, and a physical assessment of flexibility and facility. All applicants will also have to sing a song, perform a solo dance, take part in an interview with the panel and also be involved in The Hammond Entrance Interview.
For all parts of the dance audition, hair must be tied back and styled appropriately. Short hair must be off the face.
Ballet Class
25 minute barre.
Centre work including: port de bras and pirouettes.
Petit and grande allegro.
There will be no pointe-work in the audition.
Dress - Plain style leotard in any colour, ballet tights, unitard, ballet shorts, fitted vest.
Shoes - Canvas flats or soft block ballet shoes
Contemporary
A session that combines short phrases of innovative dance vocabulary that require freedom of movement, athleticism, agility, and artistry.
Dress - Plain leotard, footless tights, fitted vest, shorts.
Shoes - Bare feet are required for this element of the audition.
Jazz
A session combining technical corner work and a short routine with a strong focus on co-ordination, isolated movement, kicks, turns and a strong dynamic, performance skill.
Dress - Plain style leotard, footless tights or shorts, jazz or turning shoes.
Solo Dance
Applicants are asked to prepare a solo dance in any chosen style that demonstrates their technical strengths and artistic skill set. Solo dances are not to exceed 1-minute in length.
Dress - According to dance style.
Post-Audition Interview
Following the audition you will have an interview with the panel, which will be an opportunity for you to ask any questions you may have.
The Hammond Entrance Interview
The Hammond Entrance Interview (THEI) is your opportunity to meet with a member of The Hammond’s Senior Leadership Team.
Both the applicant and their Parent(s) / Guardian(s) will be invited to answer questions created to decide if The Hammond is the correct fit for the applicant and their family.
To prepare for THEI, you will need to:
Email your most recent school report to registrar@thehammond.co.uk no less that one week before your audition date.
Song
Applicants should prepare one song from the set list provided below; an accompanist will be provided on the day. Backing tracks will not be allowed.
Set List - Female Identifying Songs
‘Flowers’ - Miley Cyrus
‘Torn’ - Natalie Imbruglia
‘How Long Will I Love You’ - Ellie Goulding
‘Spinning Around’ - Kylie Minogue
‘Ironic’ - Alanis Morissette
‘Heaven Help My Heart’ - Chess
‘There’s a Fine, Fine Line’ - Avenue Q
‘Live Out Loud’ - A Little Princess
‘Home’ - Beauty and the Beast
‘Anything Goes’ - Anything Goes
‘So in Love’ - Kiss Me, Kate
The Hammond is pleased to supply sheet music for all set list pieces. These will be emailed to you upon submitting your application.
Set List - Male Identifying Songs
‘Shotgun’ - George Ezra
‘Friday I’m in Love’ - The Cure
‘When You Say Nothing At All’ - Ronan Keating
‘Boulevard of Broken Dreams’ - Green Day
‘Your Song’ - Elton John
‘The Impossible Dream’ - Man of La Mancha
‘I’ll Be Here’ - Wild Party
‘Johanna’ - Sweeney Todd
‘Grow for Me’ - Little Shop of Horrors
‘Goodbye’ - Catch Me If You Can
The Hammond is pleased to supply sheet music for all set list pieces. These will be emailed to you upon submitting your application.
If you have any questions regarding your audition, please contact Katie Barclay (Registrar) on registrar@thehammond.co.uk.
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Audition requirements for The Hammond’s BA (Hons) Musical Theatre Performance course will be sent out upon successful application via UCAS.
If you have any questions regarding the course and its application or audition process, please email: