Music Audition Hints
To maximise your chances of success at music auditions for Contemporary Music Centre the following hints are offered: - Perform at least one cover version
- Do NOT sing acapella – have a backing disk OR an accompanist
- Have no more than 1 accompanist
- If playing an instrument make sure that it is a quality instrument that has been reliably set-up.
- Learn your songs/pieces thoroughly – NO lyric prompt sheets – NO Chord Charts. The only exception might be very complex pieces.
- No solo’s without accompaniment – they mean zero out of context
- If you say that you are a Performer then demonstrate this through your performance / stage craft
- Contrasting Pieces – by our definition, contrasting means different to each other – thus songs from the same genre eg metal are not contrasting – if you are only prepared to play in one style you are unsuitable for our type of training
- If you play more than one instrument, semi-competently at least, demonstrate this in your audition – plan ahead – prepare thoroughly
- Drummers should consider bringing along some audio material to play against
Auditions & InterviewsMost courses require an audition or interview. You will receive a letter soon after applications close to notify you whether you are required to attend an audition or interview. You will be contacted by CMC staff to notify you of an audition/interview time.
Here's what's required in auditions and interviews: | | Course | Requirements | Music Courses (A) | Three Songs of Contrasting Genres and Styles: (Jazz, Pop, Rock, Country etc.) (Ballad, Slow, Medium, Fast, Tempo)
Demonstrate a range of technique:
(Rhythm and Metric Changes, Phrasing & Interpretation) Demonstrate fundamentals of music:
(Scales, Chords, Modes, Keys) Short music theory test |
| Music Theatre 7597 | Requirements for auditions: 1 song (any genre prefer music theatre: accompanist provided)
1 monologue (no longer than 2 minutes: prefer contemporary)
You will also be interviewed and asked to sing some scales.
You will also need to attend a dance audition, no preparation needed, please wear clothing you can move in.
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| Cert 3 Theatre 7521
| Requirements for auditions: 1 monologue (no longer than 1 minute: prefer contemporary)
You will also be interviewed and be involved in a group acting audition
Please wear suitable clothing for movement work (e.g. no skirts).
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| Music Business (I) | To be eligible for interview applicants must score 50 or higher on their written application. At the interview each applicant will be scored on punctuality, appropriateness of presentation and attitude. In addition they will be required to answer four questions whose aim is to investigate their background knowledge pertaining to the music industry, researched employment prospects and typical career paths. Each applicant will have opportunity to ask questions about the program. Each interview is allocated 15 minutes. |
| Technical Production (I) | To be eligible for interview applicants must score 50 or higher on their written application. At the interview each applicant will be scored on punctuality, appropriateness of presentation and attitude. In addition they will be required to answer four questions whose aim is to investigate their background knowledge pertaining to the music industry, researched employment prospects and typical career paths. Each applicant will have opportunity to ask questions about the program. Each interview is allocated 15 minutes. |
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Audition & Interview requirements are subject to change without notice. | | | | If you have any questions regarding auditions & interviews, please let us know. |
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