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First Impressions Audition Seminar, October 2, 2020

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 29, 2020)

Where: Virtual Zoom meeting, link to be shared with participant confirmation

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 VIRTUAL live audition in addition to observing peer auditions. Topics addressed will be making introductions, recording tips, appropriate dress, and how parents can help support their child through the audition process, (among others). Students will receive both written and verbal feedback. Please dress appropriately for an audition. Parents are welcome to observe.

Song requirements:

Classical Auditions – Two songs in two different languages that represent contrasting styles and eras using piano accompaniment. One MUST be in English.

Musical Theatre Auditions – Standard 16/32 bar audition repertoire using piano accompaniment. Must include one up tempo and one ballad.

All participants will have a total of 3 minutes to perform excerpts from memory from each of their selections.

ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST USE PIANO ACCOMPANIMENT (EITHER PRE-RECORDED OR LIVE) AND USE ORIGINAL SCORES FOR ALL SONGS PERFORMED

Please direct any questions to Heather Baird.

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