See more photos on facebook. Thank you again to effusion Alum Aidan Ablona.
We can’t believe it but it’s already time to announce this year’s FALL CONCERT!
We’re very proud to be performing Sunday November 20th for the first time ever at Le National, where many of us have seen some of our own favourite artists play. Save the date! This is not a concert that you want to miss.
Calling all singers and beatboxers!
Don’t miss your chance to be a part of Effusion by auditioning this Fall! All McGill students, newly accepted or already enrolled, are welcome. There is no experience necessary, whether you’re a natural stage performer or you only sing in the shower. If you love to sing and you want to be a part of an amazing group of fun and friendly individuals, pick one of your favourite songs and share your voice and personal style with us.
Stay tuned for further details. For questions, please email info.effusion@gmail.com
When performing our music, we always find new inspiration and a renewed sense of passion in an audience that appreciates it. The act of sharing art with others has the power to move all involved, most deeply in the intimacy of live performance. Every so often, however, we are touched by those who reach out and show their appreciation for our music despite being unable to attend our gigs and concerts. This can come from out of Quebec or even from out of Canada, and in some rare cases we are blessed with words of gratitude from another continent. About a month ago, we received an email from Judith Van Halen of Italy, who reached out to us with a beautiful message that we would like to share with all of you.
I just met you yesterday by accidentally bumping into you on youtube.
A performance at Cabaret Just pour Rire where you performed “Sexual Healing” in nov 2008 with Emma Frank and Joseph Mpalirwa.
It touches and motivates me like nothing else. In my 27s, just moved from Amsterdam in Holland to Milan in Italy, trying to discover who I am and what I want to be in life. The choice between visual arts and performance arts has been a difficult one, and right now my career screams the visual arts.
But simply said, by listening to your amazing performance and seeing how much joy you have, I now sincerely think this is what I would like to do in life.
Please carry on. I am going to spend time on following up on what you all are up to; and hope to be able to meet you in person one day. Since I do not live anywhere near you, this might take a while.
But thank you, simply by being, and enjoy every moment of it.
Kindest regards,
Judith van Valen
Holland & Italy // Europe
Thank you, Judith, for your inspiring message. We enjoyed every moment of it.
Starting today, we’re holding a contest for two free tickets to the Fall show! All you have to do is head over to the Effusion Facebook page and post a video of yourself singing your favorite song about love or heartbreak. The video with the most “Like”s at the end of the week wins two tickets to our concert at Cafe Campus on November 21.
Show us what you’ve got!
180 auditions. 17 callbacks. 5 newbies. Congratulations to these very talented people on being the newest additions to the Effusion family for 2010-11 (and beyond!).
Kylie Conibear
Michael Grundland
Kevin Lee
Parker Moore
Shahir Omar
Again, congratulations, newbies. And welcome.
Thanks again to everyone who tried out this weekend for sharing your voices with us. Given all the talent we witnessed over the last four nights, it was quite a task narrowing 180 people down to just 17.
Congratulations to the following people on being invited to Effusion callbacks:
Kylie Conibear
Tshea Dowers
Sara Florence
Joen Lee
Hyun-Soo Lim
Isabella Mancini
Lyssa Manning
Isabella Mariani
Celine Tsai
Joshua Aaron
Michael Grundland
Kevin Lee
Parker Moore
Adam Morris
Shahir Omar
Amric Trudel
Andrew Wu
Callbacks will be held tomorrow, Tuesday, Sep 21st beginning at 8pm. Please meet us in the lobby of the McGill Music Building (555 Sherbrooke) at 8:00 sharp – It is not necessary to have anything prepared. Please be sure to e-mail info.effusion@gmail.com today to confirm that you are able to join us!
After four days straight of auditions, it’s time to narrow the list down for callbacks. Thanks so much to everyone that came out to share their voices with us. Check back here tomorrow morning for the callback list!
(And while you’re waiting, check out our freshly uploaded YouTube videos, including one documenting our Boston trip from early summer)
Got your audition time? Here’s all you need to know for the weekend activities:
1. Show up for your audition at 3589 Lorne Avenue, Apartment 1. Please arrive 5 minutes early.
2. Bring your smile and 1 minute of a prepared song of your choice, whatever you love we want to hear.
3. If a conflict arises, you are running late, or if you have other questions or problems call Kelsea at 514-502-9115.
4. Have fun with it! Good luck, and see you out there.
We had a great time getting the Effusion name out at Discover McGill and the McTavish Street Fest (above), but now we’re kicking into high gear with auditions starting this Friday! The group will be traveling around performing at different first year residences tomorrow (Monday) from 5-7.
On Tuesday and Wednesday, you can get more info on Effusion – and sign up for an audition! – at Activities Night in the SSMU Building (Facebook event). Auditions will be held this weekend with callbacks early next week.
Stay close to the site as well as our Facebook and Twitter pages for updates on how the week is going. See you out there!
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