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Upcoming exam! Help!

From Claire Lorretta
Auditions: My Grade 8 exam is in just one week and I'm hoping to find some tips for polishing up my pieces and getting some general knowledge.
10 replies - Last 2009-11-17 11:41

What music pieces are a good idea for auditioning for Juilliard

From Brooke Washburn
Auditions: I want to go to Juilliard or a real good music school in a few more years but I don't know what music to prepare for.
79 replies - Last 2009-11-12 17:23

Original Cadenza in Audition

From Jenna Schweitzer
Auditions: Is it appropriate to use an original cadenza in a college audition?
9 replies - Last 2009-11-11 06:02

Can a Paganini caprice be considered a substitute for an etude?

From Anna Kiriaev
Auditions: On the Eastman audition repertoire requirements one is an etude from Kreutzer, Fiorillo, Rode, Dont etc. Can a Paganini caprice be considered a substitution for such an etude?
5 replies - Last 2009-10-27 20:40

Juilliard

From Anna Kiriaev
Auditions: I know that its hard to get accepted into schools like Juilliard, but I was wondering just how good you have to be, to get in?
24 replies - Last 2009-10-26 12:38

Undergrad College Auditions?

From Jonathan Legrange
Auditions: I need advice on college auditions, help would be greatly appreciated.
6 replies - Last 2009-10-26 02:28

Schools with Artist 's Diplomas

From dani ross
Auditions: I am trying to find out information about schools that offer Artist Diploma's or Performance Certificate.
0 replies - Last 2009-10-9 09:57

Bruckner Symphony 9

From Paulo Diaz
Auditions: Fingering for second violin excerpt.
1 reply - Last 2009-9-24 07:40

Not So Common Concerto Suggestions for Grad School Auditions

From Karis Crawford
Auditions: Suggestions for a concerto to audition with for grad school auditions that isn't as common as the Bruch!
16 replies - Last 2009-9-21 19:09

SIGHT READING

From Autumn Williams
Auditions: What is expected from sight reading at an audition?
6 replies - Last 2009-9-17 15:57

New orchestra forming now in NYC

From Rae-ann Heinrich
Auditions: Come be a part of Music-Making History in NYC! Join QUO - the Queer Urban Orchestra.
0 replies - Last 2009-9-10 06:31

College Audition Experiences/Advice?

From Elizabeth Cooke
Auditions: I'm getting ready to take college auditions and want to know more about what they're like from people who've taken them recently (or not-so-recently, either way).
6 replies - Last 2009-9-9 21:11

College auditions... How long of a shot is it for this late bloomer?

From Lawrence Halsey
Auditions: I've played violin for only two and a half years. Others are amazed at my speedy developement, but I'm sort of freaking out about college auditions.
9 replies - Last 2009-8-28 10:03

Jon Nakamatsu's

From Bill Busen
Auditions: Jon Nakamatsu wants you to join his "Losers Club".
1 reply - Last 2009-8-25 07:04

Does What You Wear Affect Your Orchestra Placement?

From Autumn Williams
Auditions: It is kind of like a job interview...
6 replies - Last 2009-8-21 16:05

'Standard' concertos for auditions

From Rachel Roundey
Auditions: When a symphony audition requires the first movement of a "standard" violin concerto, what qualifies?
19 replies - Last 2009-8-13 08:28

Viola Repertoire for Auditions

From Caitlin McMillan
Auditions: Auditioning on viola for a conservatorium, need advice on repertoire - irregular teachers...
3 replies - Last 2009-7-20 12:53

Glazunov for Grad school auditions

From Alexis Choi
Auditions: Glazunov
2 replies - Last 2009-7-20 11:24

Brown Symphony what piece?

From Tina Zhao
Auditions: I am auditioning for the Brown Symphony, and I don't know what piece to select. I need some help.
3 replies - Last 2009-7-13 13:15

AYO audition, Sarasate's Malaguena?

From Sophie C
Auditions: Looking to audition for the national youth orchestra camp in my country, would Sarasate's Malaguena be ok?
1 reply - Last 2009-6-5 13:09

How to find excerpts in a recording

From Christopher Burndrett
Auditions: Opera excerpts
3 replies - Last 2009-5-16 09:23

Performance Opportunity with Midori in Mongolia

From Kelly Gehrs
Auditions: An extraordinary opportunity to perform chamber music in Mongolia with Midori. Visit www.musicsharing.jp for full details.
1 reply - Last 2009-4-9 08:32

Vieuxtemps 5

From Heather Stewart
Auditions: Good university audition concerto?
5 replies - Last 2009-2-28 17:23

Urgent Question re: summer application

From Giancarlo L
Auditions: What does this mean?
4 replies - Last 2009-2-22 21:14

Auditions ideas and etc. etc. etc.

From Autumn Williams
Auditions: If an audition is a meeting between two professionals, what should I know?
1 reply - Last 2009-2-1 15:33

Orchestral Excerpts HELP!!

From chandra varona
Auditions: looking for violin excerpts
5 replies - Last 2009-1-27 22:45

Goal setting for competitions

From Rebecca Orlowski
Auditions: What kind of goals do you set for yourself when you enter a competition?
20 replies - Last 2009-1-20 16:17

College Auditions - for a Minor

From Mendy Smith
Auditions: What is looked for when auditioning for a MINOR in music?
1 reply - Last 2009-1-14 18:48

Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto

From EdKelly Sanford
Auditions: 1st movement.
2 replies - Last 2009-1-10 13:50

Orchestra Audition

From Julia Hamilton
Auditions: Any last minute tips for an orchestral audition?
9 replies - Last 2008-12-7 09:01

Video Camera for DVD applications

From Addi Liu
Auditions: Advice?
0 replies - Last 2008-12-1 23:00

Auditioning for a Music Theory Major

From Lisa Zoll
Auditions: What is the most important when auditioning for non-performance major programs (in my case, music theory): showing experience and chops, or showing musicality? And what pieces would demonstrate both of these?
2 replies - Last 2008-12-1 17:17

Recording college & conservatory audition CDs

From Edward Dunne
Auditions: Advice on home recording, semi-pro, or professional recording for college & conservatory admissions CDs.
5 replies - Last 2008-11-11 07:22

Calling All V.comers!!! - Contest to Win A Chance to Record with Yo-Yo Ma

From Junko Gardenour
Auditions: Sony BMG Masterworks announced a "Celebrate and Collaborate" contest with Yo-Yo Ma to coincide with his new record, "Songs of Joy and Peace." The contest is open to everyone, and the grand prize is a chance to record in studio with Yo-Yo Ma!
6 replies - Last 2008-10-9 22:51

Auditions & Nerves = Fight vs. Flight?

From Tasha Miner
Auditions: seating auditions, losing my chair, losing the eternal battle with nerves?
40 replies - Last 2008-9-28 06:56

Concerto.

From Hannah Christiansen
Auditions: Help picking a concerto!
9 replies - Last 2008-9-22 19:22

Orchestra Excerpts

From Ihnsouk Guim
Auditions: Audition requirement, two contrasting orchestra excerpts; how long should they be and what are good choices?
4 replies - Last 2008-8-15 16:35

my don juan recording - feedback please?

From D Kurganov
Auditions: Hello, I am recording some excerpts to send to various places. can i have some feedback? thanks, I really appreciate it!!
13 replies - Last 2008-8-13 19:45

Playing with more than one symphony

From Jessica Jernigan
Auditions: Auditioning with 5 differnet symphonies, and not sure how or when to sign contracts.
3 replies - Last 2008-8-12 20:48

Youth orchestra audition scales

From Elena P.
Auditions: The requirements say 3 octaves for G, A, B, and C, but 2 octaves for D, E, and F...would it be a bad idea to play 3 octaves for all?
6 replies - Last 2008-8-10 18:43

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