Page 115 - Classical Singer magazine 2019 Fall University Issue

SUCCESSFUL SCHOLARSHIP AUDITION CHECKLIST
Preparation
1. Determine which colleges/universities interest you and apply to those institutions.
2. Go to your desired school’s music department website to contact the coordinator of the voice area, get more information about the program, and schedule an audition.
3. Pay close attention to the audition requirements. For example, the number
of songs needed, appropriate styles and languages of music, accompanist information, the requested format for any recorded auditions, and any other information that should be included.
The Audition Day
1. Get plenty of rest.
2. Have your scores ready. 3. Dress appropriately.
4. Arrive early. 5. Be polite.
The Audition
1. Enter with confidence.
2. Smile (this cannot be overstated).
3. Take a minute to talk with the pianist if you
haven’t worked with them yet.
4. Clearly announce your name and your first
piece.
5. When finished, thank everyone and leave with
confidence no matter how it went.
After the Audition
1. If there was a contact person for the auditions, send a brief thank you to them.
2. If they didn’t tell you when you might hear something, follow up in two to three weeks.
THE VITERBO UNIVERSITY
MUSIC DEPARTMENT OFFERS YOU
a dedicated voice faculty of artist-teachers
outstanding programs in piano, voice, and music education classical and jazz/showchoir choral ensembles
operas and musicals fully staged with orchestra
faculty coach accompanists
VOICE FACULTY
Dan Johnson-Wilmot Ann Schoenecker
CHORAL FACULTY COACH-ACCOMPANIST
Nancy Allen Judy Stafslien Brett Robison
_________________________ DEGREES _________________________
B.M. in Music B.M. in Music Education B.A. in Music Performance (choral/general)
La Crosse, Wis.
www.viterbo.edu/classical
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