2 Sep 2020, 16:07
The Audition
Elisabeth felt very nervous. School had started, and she saw that most of the elder students had felt at ease with their cliques, while some fellow first-year students also had found people they enjoyed spending time together with. Elisabeth herself, however, found it difficult to get to know people.Tagging: @Remi Yao, @Henry Knight, @Cassandra Ironwoods, and @Lana Monet
"If you're not interested in them, they won't be interested in you," her mamá once said when Elisabeth asked her how to make new friends. Still, the Hispanic-Asian girl had trouble starting small talks with new people who did not actively approach her.
She sighed. Maybe she had better tried another way rather than attempting a conversation, she decided. Her mamá had mentioned "interest" that time Elisabeth asked, so maybe she could try finding people with a similar interest as the first step of getting to know new people. Once, her teacher in Muggle elementary school said, "If you can't come to a mountain, let the mountain come to you." Now, Elisabeth decided to use this trick.
Lots of people enjoyed music - not only listening to it, but making it as well. And Elisabeth had always wanted to have an orchestra team, or a band, of her own. Both options were attractive for the dark-haired girl; however, after taking some time considering the pros and cons of both, she decided to try forming a band first. Her reason was, perhaps it would be more appealing for students around her age to play pop or rock-and-roll (or country) songs than to seriously improve their piano or violin skills with Beethoven and Bach's masterpieces. In addition, if her team would ever perform, most Hogwarts students may as well opt for a pop band rather than a formal classical music concert where they had to stay completely silent for at least an hour.
And so, the girl booked the school's rehearsal room for a Wednesday at four pm (after class), so she could use it to meet people who may be interested in forming a band with her - maybe an audition, too.
The next step was putting up posters detailing the time and place for their first meeting. Elisabeth had spent the weekend creating three copies; and as she used them to advertise the chance to join her forming a music band, the Asian-Latinx girl just hoped that three or four people would show up on the D-Day.
And there she was now, in the rehearsal room at the appointed day and hour.
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OC Note: All right guys! This is our very first thread as a band : ) (although, our group hasn't started practicing yet in this thread. Not now - yeah, I can't wait for it either!). Hope you'll enjoy it. I plan to keep this open the whole September so our characters can start practicing on October without having overlapping posts; but if this doesn't sound good for you, again, you're always welcome to PM me.
One more thing please. Since IRL I have visual impairment, it would be nice if you could possibly post your RPs using the minimum of "100%"-size font. Of course you may use bigger font size; but if you use smaller size, I'll have trouble reading the post and it may hinder both the fun and my speed of replying - but again, I don't want to force anyone so this should be your choice. Thank you for your understanding in advance.
One more thing please. Since IRL I have visual impairment, it would be nice if you could possibly post your RPs using the minimum of "100%"-size font. Of course you may use bigger font size; but if you use smaller size, I'll have trouble reading the post and it may hinder both the fun and my speed of replying - but again, I don't want to force anyone so this should be your choice. Thank you for your understanding in advance.
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2 Sep 2020, 16:42
The Audition
Henry was spending more his time now isolating himself from others and dwelling on his hidden life and family, he rarely spoke to others now besides from his best friend; Logan Baird who was also going through problems like Henry so while he didn't feel bad comforting in her, he also wanted her to confront in him about her problems instead. So that led the boy to isolate his thoughts again and spend time alone, then why was he headed to the rehearsal room well he saw a flyer for a band and was immediately interested since music has always been his escape from reality. Like books, he could just play piano or violin and for a few minutes he could be transported somewhere else and away from all his worries and problems.
Which sounded pretty good to the anxious twelve year old who at the moment had a lot on his mind so explains why he was headed to the rehearsal room dressed in his worn out jeans, long grey sleeve shirt, and faded greenish jacket along with his messager type bag resting on his shoulder and the top of his violin case was sticking out from it which others could see was battered and worn out. While Henry was pretty sure that he would most likely wither be playing the keyboard which he knew how to play from all his years of piano and also maybe singing backup since his voice was actually very good and high for a boy his age he just lack the confidence to sing in front of people, he also just thought he bring along his violin so after maybe he could play it and forget his worries and problems a bit more before he reentered reality a place where Henry rather not be.
Henry stepped into the rehearsal room and looked around, he silently wonder who would be also attending this band meeting or audition and how many would be going? To his joy but also his sadness he looked to be the only one there besides a girl with black hair who seemed to be part asian, Henry figured that she set this up since she was the only other one there so he approached her and now saw that she seemed to be both a year younger and shorter than the boy. Henry offered a friendly smile as he spoke " is this where the band audition is? I saw the flyer a few days ago, I'm Henry uh just Henry."
Outfit
Messager type bag
Violin case sticking out of bag
@Cassandra Ironwoods, @Remi Yao, @Elisabeth Erner, and @Lana Monet
"There's no such thing as strange creatures, only blinked people" - Newt Scamander
14 Sep 2020, 12:50
The Audition
Interacting with @Henry Knight
Mentioning @Lana Monet, @Cassandra Ironwoods, and @Remi Yao
"Oh hi!" Elisabeth tried to sound cheerful, even though to be honest she was quite disappointed that only one student had showed up to this audition. But we have to be thankful for what we have, do we not? And even more important, it would be so impolite not to be friendly to someone who had never annoyed, hurt, or being rude to you. So Elisabeth smiled at this brown-haired boy and handed him a paper.
"Yes, that's right. Could you please fill in this form first?" she asked him. The form she passed to him was a sign-up sheet, which she had made during the weekend - along with the posters - in order to help her tracking who was who in this audition.
The Latinx-Asian girl had hoped that quite a number of people would show up, particularly considering that a pop music band ought to be popular among young people. But now that only Henry was here so far, the girl changed her mind: now she desperately hoped that maybe just three of four talented students came and that should be enough.
And because the boy had introduced himself, Elisabeth believed that it would be better if she did the same thing. "Well, Henry, it's nice meeting you. My name's Elisabeth, and I'm the one who... put up those posters around school. Good luck and hopefully you'll find it comfortable being in this band. May I know what instrument you're going to play?"
"Yes, that's right. Could you please fill in this form first?" she asked him. The form she passed to him was a sign-up sheet, which she had made during the weekend - along with the posters - in order to help her tracking who was who in this audition.
The Latinx-Asian girl had hoped that quite a number of people would show up, particularly considering that a pop music band ought to be popular among young people. But now that only Henry was here so far, the girl changed her mind: now she desperately hoped that maybe just three of four talented students came and that should be enough.
And because the boy had introduced himself, Elisabeth believed that it would be better if she did the same thing. "Well, Henry, it's nice meeting you. My name's Elisabeth, and I'm the one who... put up those posters around school. Good luck and hopefully you'll find it comfortable being in this band. May I know what instrument you're going to play?"
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OC Note: Sorry it took me days to come up with this!
14 Sep 2020, 16:11
The Audition
The second year completely forgot about the audition that will be hold today. Between going to classes, working on the ever pile up homework assignments, it is bound to forgot once awhile. And so the green eyes grab their guitar. Along the neck of their guitar it spelled IRONWOODS with cursive silver lettering.
After they make sure there are only a bit of unfinished homework that can be done later, Cash changes their outfit into more appropriate clothes to attend an audition for a band that they signed up awhile back ago. Wearing grey long sleeve pair with faded jeans that had whole in the side. To complete their look Cash matches it with white sneakers and beige oversize coat.
They took a glance at the full body mirror that stand in their dorm and nodded their head at the ensemble of clothing that the purple hair wear today. Their purple hair is the most striking features against the dull color that they are sporting. They passed their common room and fast walked towards the rehearsal room. Hoping it is the correct room for the audition.
When Cash about to walk inside the room, they pace faltered. The last time they were here (trying to create all girl band) it did not work out the way the green eyes planned. Cash sucked a deep breathe and plaster a smile when entering the room. Cash heard the end of the conversation Henry and a first year girl had.
"I hope I am not too late for this"Cash stated to the occupants of the room. "Hey, mate!"Cash greeted Henry by gently slapping his shoulder. "Speaking of names,"Cash take a pause before they speak again. "My name is Cash"The socialite introduced themselves with a distinct Cuban accent to the first year that Cash assume is the one who put it all together.
"What do I need to do now?"They inquired Elisabeth while take a quick glance at the stack of papers that Elizabeth hold in her hands.
Interacts with : @Elisabeth Erner | @Henry Knight | Tagging : @Lana Monet - @Remi Yao
| sta • 10 | eva • 10 | str • 10 FROM ASHES WE RISE wis • 8 | arc • 8 | acc • 10 | PA | OS | PM Y3 THROUGH⠀THE⠀YEARS ability | PM Y5 | ability |
18 Sep 2020, 08:15
The Audition
Interacting with @Henry Knight and @Cassandra Ironwoods
Tagging @Lana Monet and @Remi Yao
"Not at all," replied Elisabeth to the purple-haired student who had just entered the Rehearsal Room and wondered if they were late. "You are just in time. The audition has not started yet, don't worry, and there's -" she gestured to the brown-haired boy who had entered earlier "- only Henry and myself here."
The other student introduced themself as Cash, and by the way they "mate"-ing Henry, Elisabeth figured out that they must be close friends, or at least, knew each other quite well.
"Well, nice meeting you, Cash. My name's Elisabeth," the Asian-Latinx girl introduced herself. She looked at both Cash and Henry, and felt slightly embarrassed. Both of the kids in front of her were dressed very appropriately for the event, while she herself had not bothered to changed her school robe. But oh well, perhaps it would be all right for the "unofficial jury" to be dressed in Hogwarts robe since she would not be performing...
At the same time, she was glad that two students had showed up. It would not be a band if there had been just Elisabeth and one of them, but with three students altogether, they started to look like a real music band. Though honestly, the eleven-year-old still wished there would be at least one more member so they could be composed of at least four, just like The Beatles.
"What do I need to do now?" asked Cash, snapping Elisabeth back to reality. Noticing that they were glancing at the papers in her hand, she found it easier to answer. "Oh, right. Sorry, almost forgot that," she apologised.
Handing them a paper, she explained, "It's a sign-up sheet. Just to track who's who, what instrument you play, and to record what song you performed today in our audition for papertrail. Could you please fill it in?"
The other student introduced themself as Cash, and by the way they "mate"-ing Henry, Elisabeth figured out that they must be close friends, or at least, knew each other quite well.
"Well, nice meeting you, Cash. My name's Elisabeth," the Asian-Latinx girl introduced herself. She looked at both Cash and Henry, and felt slightly embarrassed. Both of the kids in front of her were dressed very appropriately for the event, while she herself had not bothered to changed her school robe. But oh well, perhaps it would be all right for the "unofficial jury" to be dressed in Hogwarts robe since she would not be performing...
At the same time, she was glad that two students had showed up. It would not be a band if there had been just Elisabeth and one of them, but with three students altogether, they started to look like a real music band. Though honestly, the eleven-year-old still wished there would be at least one more member so they could be composed of at least four, just like The Beatles.
"What do I need to do now?" asked Cash, snapping Elisabeth back to reality. Noticing that they were glancing at the papers in her hand, she found it easier to answer. "Oh, right. Sorry, almost forgot that," she apologised.
Handing them a paper, she explained, "It's a sign-up sheet. Just to track who's who, what instrument you play, and to record what song you performed today in our audition for papertrail. Could you please fill it in?"
18 Sep 2020, 14:44
The Audition
Henry smiled back as the other girl said hi before handing him a form to fill out and speaking again and introducing herself as Elisabeth.
Henry spoke " oh sure," Henry took some ink and a quill put of his bag as he quickly wrote his first name only followed by a stage name; thunderwolf then that he was auditioning for the key boardist and back singer. Henry then passed the sign up sheet back to Elisabeth as he spoke " it's nice to meet you Elisabeth and starting a band sounds like a bloody brilliant idea," Henry then placed his quill and ink back in his bag before speaking again " I will be playing piano, uh I mean key board and also I can uh sing."
Henry doesn't really mention that second part a lot since his singing voice is higher than most males and he's sort of anxious or nervous that many would make fun of him of the fact. Henry was about to ask if he was early or something when another walked in, they had purple hair and green eyes and had a guitar in their hand. Henry then recognized them as Cash, a second year slytherin like him who he had his fair share of interactions with that he considered a friend just from how many times the two talked or were together at the same spot.
Henry watched as Cash spoke to Elisabeth before slapping his own and saying hi to him, in which Henry smiled and pushed Cash's shoulder a bit in a playful manner before saying " hey mate yourself," Henry was feeling a bit better that they were here as he spoke again " auditioning I see? Are you just playing or are you going to sing to, mate?" Henry waited for their answer as Cash introduced themselve to Elisabeth before asking what to do next.
Henry then watched as Elisabeth introduced themselves and handed Cash the sign up form, Henry looked at the door and wondered if anyone else will come. Before looking back at the group and in his head thinking that they had a key boardist, guitarist, two back singers probably, and he wasn't sure if Elisabeth was just a singer or a guitarist to. So all they really need was a drummer also.
interacting: @Cassandra Ironwoods | @Elisabeth Erner
Tagging: @Remi Yao | @Lana Monet
"There's no such thing as strange creatures, only blinked people" - Newt Scamander
18 Nov 2020, 12:43
The Audition
Tagging @Melissa Land
Interacting with @Henry Knight @Elisabeth Erner @Cassandra IronwoodsDarting down the spiral staircase of Ravenclaw tower, Cade rushed through the corridors to the fourth floor. He had an important meeting that was outside of class for once. A week or so back, he had noticed forms around the school that mentioned auditioning for a band. He immediately wrote his mother, Peggy, to send for his bass. He had left it at home, worried that it would get damaged or stolen. But none of that mattered now that Cade had a reason to practice with it. He regretted choosing not to bring it with him in the first place. Cade had a lot more free time than he thought he would and sitting in the common room empty-handed wasn't a great experience. At least he had books to keep him company. But music was most times leagues better.
Finally reaching the rehearsal room door, Cade realized he had not been to this room before. He patted down his hair and took a moment to catch his breath. He could tell from the talking that people were already inside. Hopefully, he wasn't tardy. Opening the door Cade stepped inside. Immediately he noticed three students. Two of them looked like they knew each other while the other had produced stacks of paper. Closing the door behind him with an obnoxiously loud echo, Cade turned and gave a small awkward smile. His brown eyes darting between his potential new bandmates. It was a good mix of people so far. One of them had brilliant purple hair. He noticed that some were out of uniform in muggle attire and Cade let out a breath, glad that he wasn't the only one.
"Er... Hullo." He hefted his bass case and walked over to the Latin, no, Asian... girl. She was probably of both ethnicities. But Cade knew it was wrong to assume these things. "I'm Cade Darkbound. Auditioning to play bass." He left it at that not knowing what else to declare. His eyes glanced at the papers. "Should I fill one of those out too?"
Outfit ReducioBass Reducio
STA: 10 | EVA: 7 | STR: 5 | WIS: 12 | ARC: 8 | ACC: 10
Prodigal Charms, Perfectionist I & II, Blindvision
26 Dec 2020, 14:03
The Audition
Interactions: @Cade Darkbound, @Cassandra Ironwoods, @Henry Knight
Tagging: @Melissa Land
Elisabeth turned around to see the latest addition of the students in the Rehearsal Room, a boy with a bass guitar in his hand. Just like both Cass and Henry, this student also had Muggle clothing put on instead of the Hogwarts uniform. Elisabeth was the only person wearing school uniform in the room, and the Hufflepuff began to wonder why and how the others decided to wear Muggle apparels instead.
Did they think it would increase their chance in being successful in this audition? Perhaps. But that would not be the case with her; she was much more interested in their musical abilities than their clothes. Stage costume was much easier to fix.
Did they not have class before coming here? Okay, she would not be able to answer this question unless she asked them directly. Which, in the Asian-Latinx girl's opinion, would be rather rude and inappropriate this time, so she dropped this.
If they did, how come they were not too lazy to carry their Muggle clothes around and change? Again, not an appropriate question to shoot now - not even close to appropriate.
None of the questions Elisabeth had in mind sounded good to be voiced up, so the eleven-year-old said nothing about them. Instead, when the boy with the bass guitar introduced himself and asked if he should fill in the Sign-Up Sheet, Elisabeth handed him one and said in a friendly tone, "Yes, please. And thank you for coming today, Cade. Oh, it's just a sign-up sheet to track who's who."
Did they think it would increase their chance in being successful in this audition? Perhaps. But that would not be the case with her; she was much more interested in their musical abilities than their clothes. Stage costume was much easier to fix.
Did they not have class before coming here? Okay, she would not be able to answer this question unless she asked them directly. Which, in the Asian-Latinx girl's opinion, would be rather rude and inappropriate this time, so she dropped this.
If they did, how come they were not too lazy to carry their Muggle clothes around and change? Again, not an appropriate question to shoot now - not even close to appropriate.
None of the questions Elisabeth had in mind sounded good to be voiced up, so the eleven-year-old said nothing about them. Instead, when the boy with the bass guitar introduced himself and asked if he should fill in the Sign-Up Sheet, Elisabeth handed him one and said in a friendly tone, "Yes, please. And thank you for coming today, Cade. Oh, it's just a sign-up sheet to track who's who."
5 Jan 2021, 13:43
The Audition
@Cassandra Ironwoods | @Cade Darkbound | @Melissa Land | @Elisabeth Erner
Henry kept his message type bag on his shoulder as he looked down at the violin case sticking out before back up first his eyes drifting to Cash whom he considered a friend before to Elisabeth; the girl who set up this band and 'audition' but couldn't help but wonder what they were waiting for as he looked over at Cash that was when he saw the other boy enter. At least Henry won't be the only male in this band as he waved to the kid and offered a smile before hear him say that his name was Cade and he would play the bass.
"Hey Cade, I'm Henry. Soon to be pianist and backup singing," Henry spoke before looking around the room.and wondering if that was it which wouldn't be so bad since four was better than nothing and if no one showed for drums who said they even needed a drummer but it would he nice to have. Henry placed his messager type bag on the floor and take out his violin case before unsnapping it open and taking out the instrument before looking back up at the other three as be spoke " I can play something if guys want while we're waiting? Any requests?"
"There's no such thing as strange creatures, only blinked people" - Newt Scamander
10 Jan 2021, 10:45
The Audition
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Hex: #8080BF
interacting with: @Elisabeth Erner @Henry Knight @Cassandra Ironwoods @Cade Darkbound
Amara Dragamior
Running into her dorm room she grabbed her drum sticks and slammed the door behind her. As She arrived at the stairs she checked her watch to see the time. She let out a breath and carried on running. Arriving on the fourth floors corridor she started to slow down and walk . Melissa had never really gonna out for anything like this before so apart of her was nervous.amara-amara-amara-amara-amara
As she turned the door knob hesitation filled her was this a good idea or perhaps not however she wasn't gonna leave that easily just because of some doubt. She opened the door and went into the room. 'uh im here for the audition's Melissa stated. As soon as Melissa had spoke, the first person she saw was Cade. The torment of the Raven claw boy that inflicted in her bring back Melissa into the unpleasant experience. She started to re think the whole audition plan, She didn't have to be in a band she could just leave now and pretend it never happened but a part of her wouldn't let some pathetic ravenclaw ruin this for her.
Melissa looked passed Cade and looked other to the piano in the classroom there was a girl standing there she looked as if she was running the band which was pretty impressive for a eleven year old. Standing near the girl was another familiar face however this one was an actually positive one it was Cash the one person who taught Melissa how to stand up for herself was here that gave her some hope. There was one other person in the room who looked as if they where about to play something. Melissa really hoped she didn't interrupt.
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