Music Talent Award Audition Requirements - Voice

1. Sing two memorized contrasting pieces representing your best vocal ability. Contrasting styles include mood, tempo and languages. Selections should demonstrate your ability to sing in a classical style (art songs and arias are appropriate).

 

2. Sing your best piece first. If you feel your selections do not demonstrate the limits of your range, you may choose to add vocalises at the end of your audition.

 

3. In addition to the items listed above, evaluation is based on your ability to sing and communicate accurately. Specific attention should be given to pitches, rhythms, dynamics and other musical elements indicated in the score.

4. Live scholarship auditions are held on our campus for students on ALL enrollment tracks Feb. 19, 2011 or any time during the year by appointment with the scholarship coordinator. Live auditions are a wonderful opportunity to visit the campus, listen to the choirs and meet the voice teachers. If distance doesn’t make a live audition feasible, or if you are applying after the February live audition, you may submit a recording via YouTube (preferred) or on DVD (no cassettes or CDs accepted).

 

5. Be sure to complete and submit the application form and send it with your audition recording, including the required letters of recommendation and a strong essay detailing your goals as a musician and/or music educator.