After answering typical interview questions, an audition was required. While auditions are standard, this is the only interview where I’ve been instructed to “teach a 20 minute class” to no one. The director sat in the back of the room with a clip board while I played my music, taught my sequence, and offered cues to imaginary attendees. It was actually fun and great preparation, but something to be prepared for going in. As a new instructor at the time, I found the clipboard and lack of participation intimidating.