*Background Singers Needed* Background Singers needed. For a Motown type band. Performing Classic R&B/Soul and Pop classics of the 60s, 70s, and 80s by artist such as The Supremes, The Temptations, Smokey Robinson and The Miracles, The Jackson Five, Chaka Khan & Rufus, Whitney Houston, James Brown, Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, and many more. *Description: *Background singers enhance the primary vocalist's performance with harmonies and vocal cues in a song. The performances call for background/harmony singers who are well versed in (but not limited to) classic soul, pop, and jazz. Live shows are predominantly outdoors during the summer and are typically 2-hour shows. Shows are performed in various cities such as Akron, Medina, Painesville, Cleveland, Kent, Maple Heights, etc. *Requirements:* Background singers will consist of male and female singers with experience singing in live performances (ex. Choir, Musical Theater, Cabaret, etc.). Performances are one to two times per month at the minimum between June – September 2024. Performances are outdoors as well as indoors. 1 weekly rehearsal is required per month: starting in Late March or Early April 2024. Singers are to adhere to performance schedules and meet deadlines for rehearsals and events. Singers are not required to have the music memorized, and can have sheet music, lead sheet, vocal sheets during rehearsals and performances, however, singers are expected to be prepared for rehearsals and performances. Must have reliable transportation to and from rehearsal and performances. *Rehearsal space Location:* Cleveland, Ohio *Small stipend paid rehearsals. *Paid performance *Sheet music, microphone, microphone & music stand provided *Rehearsal/Practice backing tracks provided *Audition:* During or before your audition, you will need to complete the availability form for rehearsals as well as confirmation if you are available for the current confirmed performance dates.