The Search Is On!

NO PROMISES is looking for new singers!  So, what in the world is NO PROMISES?!?

NO PROMISES is a professional a cappella ensemble bringing exhilarating vocals and breathtaking harmonizations to popular favorites of jazz, Motown and adult contemporary music. The group is has entertained at festivals, concert series, conventions and concert halls throughout the state, and recently released its second studio album, All Wet. NO PROMISES annual holiday tours draw thousands of music lovers to enjoy selections from the group’s seasonal record, A No Promises Christmas. Its members have performed across North America with theatrical tours, graced the stages of Broadway, fronted major symphony orchestras, and backed the likes of Jim Messina, Steve Winwood, Kenny Loggins and POCO. In their day-to-day lives, the men of NO PROMISES are clinical psychologists, theatrical talent buyers, real estate developers and professional actors with a passion for fine a cappella singing.

The current roster consists of Joshua Steele, Charlie Harper, David Baum, Jeff Grooms, Matt Croy and Nat Comisar.  Read more about us here.

Who are we looking for?

One or two male singers who have:

• A tenor voice
• Excellent pop and rock solo chops
• A good ear for part singing
• Strong falsetto a plus
• Strong musical skills (reading, intervals, chord qualities, etc.) a plus
• A passion for a cappella music
• Availability for weeknight rehearsals and occasional weekend performances

When do we rehearse?

We typically rehearse Tuesday nights at 6:30 pm in the Dayton area. For the right singer, we are willing to consider changing this to a different weeknight. Rehearsals occasionally happen in Cincinnati.

We keep a digital library of our scores, rehearsal recordings and midi files to aid in learning parts.

When do we perform?

We perform around 15 times per year in the tri-state area and beyond. We book and promote our own concerts, and take pick-up gigs at events and concert series. All of us have full-time jobs, and most are parents, so we try to prioritize quality over quantity.

Will this generate income for me?

Not much, but it won’t cost you anything either. NO PROMISES covers gas expense to rehearsals and gigs. We also divide income from performances, reserving some for recording projects, equipment, marketing, etc.

I’m interested, what should I do?

1. Email Josh, tell him a bit about yourself, and send a link to a video or audio recording of you singing.
2. If we think it could be a good fit, we’ll invite you to join us at a rehearsal to sing together.

We like to have fun at rehearsals and try to make the experience more an opportunity to sing together than a proper audition. We’ll explain the situation (who will be there, etc.) in advance. We’ll need you for around 30 minutes.

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