What is the purpose of audition?

What is the purpose of audition?

The purpose of an audition is two-fold. Practically, performers audition to get a callback. “Callbacks”, or callback auditions, allow the artistic team to assess a performer’s skills in accordance with specific characters.

How many types of auditions are there?

But there are four categories of Auditions like Open Audition, Private Audition, Recall, and Screen Test.

What closed audition?

Closed Auditions are held with the production staff and the potential cast members in different rooms. Students wait until they are called, and then they go into the room to audition. DON’T choose this method so that the students don’t have to be nervous in front of a crowd of people.

Do you have to audition for the School of Music?

Auditions Auditions are required for all School of Music applicants, except composition applicants who must submit scores and complete a composition interview (but may choose to audition if interested in studying privately on a major instrument or voice). Musical theater auditions are not associated with the School of Music.

How do I prepare for a voice audition?

No formal voice training is necessary, but it is recommended that applicants practice these skills with a school music teacher or a private teacher prior to the audition. Voice applicants should perform their pre-screening and audition with accompaniment. Instrumental applicants should perform unaccompanied.

What are pre-screening audition reqs?

Pre-Screening Audition Reqs. Required for all Voice, Undergraduate Saxophone, Drum Set, Composition, and Sound Recording Technology applicants. Specific repertoire requirements for each instrument and degree program. Applicants will be able to select from the following audition methods, which will be indicated when submitting their Audition Form.

How do I apply for musical theatre auditions?

For musical theatre audition information, contact the Department of Theatre Arts via email at [email protected], or via phone at (607) 274-3345.