The Four Counts & Quarter Notes
Thrilling the community with high-voltage harmony
THE FOUR COUNTS
All singing, all dancing, all in high school. The Four Counts are an elite vocal performance group supported by AdventHealth. Ages 14–18, these talented young artists represent Dr. Phillips Center throughout Central Florida as they enjoy incredible access to professional training in musical theatre performance, discipline and technique.
Led by artistic director, Lauren Langa, The Four Counts participate in weekly rehearsal, special engagements, masterclasses with industry professionals and performance opportunities throughout the year.
Think you have what it takes to join the ranks? Learn more about the audition process and participation below:
Auditions & Callbacks
To audition for the Four Counts, please submit a pre-screen audition of a 32-bar cut (approximately 1 minute) from a musical theatre song as well as your headshot and resume to auditions@drphillipscenter.org.
- Please title your email "Four Counts Audition - First Name.Last Name" and include your grade, age and school in the body of your email.
- Videos should be submitted via Unlisted YouTube video, Vimeo or Google Drive link. We cannot accept videos as attachments and other formats cannot be accepted.
Submission Deadline: Sunday, August 8 by 11:59 p.m.
After your audition submission, you may receive a callback invite.
Four Counts Callbacks will be announced on Wednesday, August 20 by 11:59 p.m.
New Four Counts Callback Day: Sunday, August 24 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (By invitation only)
Rehearsal Schedule
Rehearsals for the Four Counts are held most Monday evenings (with the exception of holidays and some select dates) from 7–9 p.m. from September through June. There will be a final Showcase in May for friends and family.
Students MUST commit to the remaining scheduled season of rehearsals and performances from September to June, with varying performance dates and times to be determined.
All conflicts MUST be previously communicated and approved at least two weeks in advance.
Tuition
Participation fee for the Four Counts is $77.78 monthly ($700 in full).
Monthly payment plans are processed in 9 installments (September–May).
Scholarship Application Deadline: Friday, August 15 by 11:59 p.m.
For additional questions, please reach out to tatiana.bello@drphillipscenter.org.
Artistic Director, Lauren Langa
Lauren Langa has been performing and teaching voice for over 20 years. She attended Florida State University where she majored in vocal performance and choral music education, and earned a master’s degree in vocal pedagogy from Westminster Choir College in Princeton, New Jersey.
Each year, her high school students consistently earn spots in the country’s leading music programs such as Carnegie Mellon University, Florida State University, Penn State University, Shenandoah University, University of Michigan, Texas State University and many more! Additionally, many of her students have been selected as the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts’ Applause Awards representatives for the Jimmy Awards, including 2025 finalist Adam Bouchachia, and Sofia Deler who was named the national winner in 2017.
In addition to her high school students, her professional students can be seen on Broadway, TV and film in projects like The Prom (Netflix), the Tony Award-winning The Outsiders (Broadway), Stereophonic (Broadway), Kimberly Akimbo (Broadway and National Tour), SIX (Broadway and National Tour), Hadestown (National Tour), Hamilton (National Tour), and many others.
Lauren proudly serves on the voice faculty at Rollins College, as the voice consultant for Orlando Sings, music director and voice coach for Virgin Voyages Cruise line, and as an artistic director, music director and teaching artist for various projects at Dr. Phillips Center. She specializes not only in voice science and vocal teaching, but also in contemporary styles and extended techniques. Her broad range of expertise gives her the tools necessary in guiding her students’ paths through both college and professional music theatre auditions.
THE QUARTER NOTES
Warming-up to the world of musical theatre, the Quarter Notes are a select group of middle school students (ages 11–14) who also represent Dr. Phillips Center on the vocal performance front.
Receiving early access to elite professional training in music, acting and dance, these young artists take part in unique performance opportunities throughout the community under the leadership of artistic director Tim Hanes.
Auditions & Callbacks
To audition, please submit a pre-screen audition of a 32-bar cut (approx. 1-minute) from a musical theater song as well as your headshot and resume to auditions@drphillipscenter.org.
- Please title your email "Quarter Notes Audition - First Name.Last Name" and include your grade, age and school in the body of your email.
- Videos should be submitted via Unlisted YouTube video, Vimeo or Google Drive link. We cannot accept videos as attachments and other formats cannot be accepted.
Submission Deadline: Sunday, August 8 by 11:59 p.m.
After your audition submission, you may receive a callback invite.
Quarter Notes Callbacks will be announced on Wednesday, August 20 by 11:59 p.m.
Quarter Notes Callback Day: Monday, August 25 from 5pm to 8:30 p.m. (By invitation only.)
Rehearsal Schedule
Rehearsals for Quarter Notes are held most Monday evenings (with the exception of holidays and some select dates) from 5–7 p.m. from September to May. There will be a final Showcase in May for friends and family.
Students MUST commit to the full scheduled season of rehearsals September to May, with varying performance dates and times to be determined.
All conflicts MUST be previously communicated and approved at least two weeks in advance.
Tuition
Participation fee for the Quarter Notes is $65 monthly ($585 in full).
Monthly payment plans are processed in 9 installments (September–May).
Scholarship Application Deadline: Friday, August 15 by 11:59 p.m.
For questions, please reach out to tatiana.bello@drphillipscenter.org.
Artistic Director, Tim Hanes
Tim Hanes is the founder and artistic director of the Orlando Youth Theatre and creator of Orlando Kids on Stage. He also serves as musical director for Valencia Community College and is a freelance accompanist and vocal coach. Tim received the 2006 Presidential Scholar in the Arts’ Teacher Recognition Award.
Prior to Orlando, Tim served as Artist-in-Residence for the State of Tennessee. Under his direction, the Resurrection Children’s Choir was selected in 2009 and 2013 to perform at Carnegie Hall with the International Children’s Choir Festival. His choirs have performed eight times at the White House. Students of Mr. Hanes are working on Broadway, film and television.
