The Band

Joining the Band

There are dozens of band members who perform in Blue Man Group shows across the globe. Our musicians come from all different backgrounds and many of them also perform with bands and groups outside of Blue Man Group.

When auditioning for the band, you can expect a casual and friendly environment (no suits and ties – lots of jeans and t-shirts) but the expectations will be high.

We are looking for great timekeeping, excellent ears/listening, proficiency on your instrument, sensitivity to tone and dynamics, and the ability to play well with other musicians. Additionally, we’re looking for enthusiasm and an open mind. We’re not necessarily interested in how many notes you can play or how fast. We’re more interested in how you use your skills to make music. If you play with drive, authority, and a sense of musicality that brings both the listener and your fellow players to a higher level, then we welcome you to audition.

Drumming Audition

Drummers will be auditioned on drums we provide. Please do not bring your own cymbals, or drums. At the beginning of the audition our music directors will perform a short piece from the show. You will then be asked to play that same piece with the music directors, emulating our style and approach. It is also possible that we will show you a number of shorter parts either on drum kit or our custom percussion rig and ask you to play those as well. No chart reading or performance of prepared pieces will be required.

String Audition

String players will be auditioned on instruments we provide. Please don’t bring your own guitar or bass. At the beginning of the audition our music directors will perform a short piece from the show. You will then be asked to play that same piece with the music directors, emulating our style and approach. Guitarists will be asked to play guitar, and bassists will be asked to play bass. Bassists should be prepared to play with a pick. It is also possible that we will ask you to play some other parts from the show on one or both of our custom string instruments (zither and Chapman stick). If so, we will show you those parts at the audition, and the instruments will be provided. No chart reading or performance of prepared pieces will be required.