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2010 MUNY Audition Submission / Summer Busking 2007 - 2009

Posted by Keni Lee Burgess on February 25, 2010 at 7:38am
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Every year, MUNY (Music Under New York) holds auditions for a life time pass to play in Grand Central Station. Over 500 performers submit audition videos. Of these, about 70 are invited to live auditions held in Grand Central station. Out of these, less than 20 are selected. I was invited twice to the live auditions, but due to the high level of competition, I did not make the cut. Maybe three is the charm!

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  • Keni Lee Burgess March 18, 2010 at 1:45pm
    Thank you for your encouragement. MUNY is a community of musicians. They only offer about 20 openings a year for a life time pass to play in Grand Central Station. The quality of performance is broad. You end up going against professional NYC classical musicans, but I am told, they have positions open for different levels. It can take many auditions before you get in. I guess they figure, if you keep coming back, you really want to be part of the community. To tell the truth, being your best in the 5 minute audition, is real tough. I do much better on the street after a few warm up songs. LOL Enjoy.
  • Christopher Hunter March 18, 2010 at 1:01pm
    I can't believe you didn't make the cut...your the best busker/slide guitar player I've ever seen....

    man,I tell ya!!!
  • Keni Lee Burgess February 25, 2010 at 10:37pm
    Thank you Ken (Noisemaker). The Competition is steep and the openings are few. They tell me if you keep applying and continue to get invited to the auditions, eventually your turn will come and they will bring you in. It is for a lifetime pass (as long as they, MUNY, continues to have the contract with Grand Central!) So, slow and steady wins the race. Just gotta be the little engine that could. Enjoy.
  • Keni Lee Burgess February 25, 2010 at 10:30pm
    Yes, TheNuge, I will be in Provincetown Cape Cod July 3 - 10, 2010. Look for me on Commercial Street. Hope to see you there. Enjoy.
  • Keni Lee Burgess February 25, 2010 at 10:28pm
    Hello Chris. I believe I wrote back to you on youtube? Please feel free to write if you have further questions. Enjoy.
  • Noisemaker59 February 25, 2010 at 10:26pm
    FOOLS I TELL YA....Darn fools! Who's judging these competitions?? I sure everyone here at the Nation whould give you the most positive vote/review. Good luck this year....I guess luck is what you need cuz you gots the talent!
  • Keni Lee Burgess February 25, 2010 at 10:25pm
    Thank you Ben. Well, it is New York City and like the song goes...if you can make it there...you can make it anywhere...New York New York!!! Enjoy.
  • Keni Lee Burgess February 25, 2010 at 10:22pm
    Thank you MrRandomWritings for the kind comment.
  • Keni Lee Burgess February 25, 2010 at 10:20pm
    Thank you Wichita Sam for your encouragement. Enjoy.
  • Keni Lee Burgess February 25, 2010 at 10:19pm
    Thank you Papa Charlie. Too bad you are not one of the judges. LOL Enjoy.
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