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1. Applying to NJCU Prospective students must submit an application to the university at large and the music department before an audition will be granted by the Department of Music, Dance & Theatre. See the “Application & Admissions” page for university applications. Please open up the “Areas of Study” pages to access the specific audition information and to locate the Coordinator for your area of specialty. 2. Attending Scheduled Auditions The Department of Music, Dance & Theatre schedules auditions throughout the academic year.
Auditions for Spring 2010
Auditions for Fall 2010
Saturday, February 27, 2010
Saturday, April 17, 2010
Guitar Studies:
String Studies:
3. Audition Advice Before auditioning, visit the campus; talk to students and faculty; attend student and faculty concerts; and take a lesson with one of the applied music instructors. Additionally, please read the “Guidelines for College Entrance” below. Remember, everyone wants to see you do your best at these auditions. Look at the audition committee as friends and not as adversaries!
Questions to Consider When Choosing a School a. Who are the instrumental or vocal instructors with whom you would study?
b. Can you request to study with a specific teacher? c. How many semesters can one take Applied Music (private lessons)? d. How many undergraduate and graduate majors of your instrument/voice type are there? e. What are the large and small performing ensembles that are available for performance? f. How is placement in these ensembles determined? g. Does the school allow one to take music courses outside of their major discipline? (i.e. Can a classical performance major take courses in jazz improvisation? Can a music education major enroll in performance major classes?) h. Does the school allow one to major in more than one discipline simultaneously? (i.e. Can one major in performance as well as music education?) i. Does the music department offer courses in music business as part of the required curriculum? j. What financial aid/scholarship possibilities exist? How to Prepare for an Audition a. Study with an excellent performer/teacher privately.
b. Participate in as many performing ensembles (large & small) as you can. c. Attend many live performances of professional performers and ensembles. d. Make sure you are clear about the exact audition requirements by examining the school’s website. Talk to the Coordinator of Studies in your major area. e. Fill out all application forms completely, checking for spelling and grammatical errors! Mail them back in a timely fashion and make sure the Admissions Office has received these forms. f. Show up at least one hour prior to the audition time in order to get settled and have time to warm-up. g. Dress in a formal manner, be courteous when asked questions, and thank the audition committee for listening to you after you have performed. a. Ask for special consideration: a special audition day and/or time. b. Prepare different repertoire than requested. c. Come with an instrument in poor mechanical condition. d. Come late to the audition. e. Come dressed inappropriately. f. Ask about scholarship money and financial during the actual audition. g. Do not respond to an acceptance letter or not in the time frame requested. |
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