Recital will feature the top three places in each category in the Musical Theater Competition and Art Song Festival.
When: Sunday February 28, 2021 • 2:00pm
Where / Mode: TBD
Recital will feature the top three places in each category in the Musical Theater Competition and Art Song Festival.
When: Sunday February 28, 2021 • 2:00pm
Where / Mode: TBD
Each participant will sing two memorized art songs, ONE OF WHICH MUST BE IN ENGLISH.
*This year we are encouraging exploration of the classical vocal literature by or inspired by Clara Schumann, Robert Schumann and Johannes Brahms.
NOT ACCEPTABLE:
In order to comply with copyright laws, the ORIGINAL PUBLISHED MUSIC must be brought to both the rehearsal and the performance. Music downloaded from the internet which is in public domain satisfies the copyright law. Students may be disqualified from participating if there has been an infringement of copyright law.
Mark a “copy” with:
These will be the copies that the accompanists will be using to prepare for the festival so it is essential that they are clean, readable copies with no music notation cut off (especially the sides of the pages and the bass clef of the piano accompaniment).
Musical Coaching, Dramatic Master Class, Performances, and Collaborative Pianists:
Participants will need to sign in on each day and there will be practice rooms available in which to warm-up. Everyone should make it a point to arrive at least 30 minutes in advance of the assigned rehearsal and performance time in order to feel properly prepared. Directions to Skidmore College and the Zankel Music Center will be included in this e-mail.
Festival Performances will take place on stage in the Helen Filene Ladd Concert Hall in the Zankel Music Center at Skidmore College on Sunday, November 3, from 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM and 4:30 PM – 7:00 PM. All singers as well as the public are invited and encouraged to attend the performances for as long as they wish.
Coach/Collaborative Pianists are provided for the singers (cost included in the application fee), and will be individually assigned based on coaching and performance times. We are not able to honor requests for a specific pianist. Your pianist will be working with you during each aspect of the festival.
Tuesday, October 1, 2019: Deadline for all materials.
There will be an additional $10.00 fee if your application as well as materials are received after October 1.
*Teachers please review biographies before students submit them.
Questions may be directed to Sylvia Stoner.
Who: High School seniors who will be completing college auditions for vocal performance, music education, musical theatre, and other similar majors. Juniors welcome to observe.
When: Friday, October 2, 2020 (Application Due: September 18, 2020)
Where: Virtual Seminar through Zoom
Time: 6:30-8:45 p.m. (or later, if necessary)
Fee: Seniors who would like to complete a mock audition: $15; Any high school students who would like to observe: $10
Format: This seminar will give high school seniors the opportunity to complete a mock audition in addition to observing peer auditions. Each student will practice entering the audition room, making introductions, and collaborating with a pianist. Other topics, such as appropriate dress, will also be discussed. Students will receive both written and verbal feedback. Please dress appropriately for an audition. You will need to play pre-recorded accompaniment. Parents are welcome to observe with student online.
Song requirements:
Classical Auditions – 2-3 songs in two or more languages that represent contrasting styles and eras. One MUST be in English.
Musical Theatre Auditions – Standard 16/32 bar audition repertoire. Must include one up tempo and one ballad.
Please direct any questions to Heather Baird.
In order to comply with copyright laws, the ORIGINAL PUBLISHED MUSIC must be brought to both the rehearsal and the performance. Music downloaded from the internet which is in public domain satisfies the copyright law. Students may be disqualified from participating if there has been an infringement of copyright law. If you are using copies, please be prepared to show that they have been licensed to you.
Participants will need to sign in on each day and there will be practice rooms available in which to warm-up. Everyone should make it a point to arrive at least 30 minutes in advance of the assigned rehearsal and performance time in order to feel properly prepared.