The Bachelor of Music program in Vocal Performance with a specialization in Music Theatre is designed for outstanding students interested in intensive performance training within the stimulating academic environment of an internationally acclaimed liberal arts/research university.

Students study with renowned faculty through private lessons, studio/workshop classes, lecture classes, master classes, and seminars. They perform in fully-staged productions of the highest caliber under the guidance of directors, choreographers, conductors, and designers from Broadway and major regional theatre communities.

New York, NY

Conservatory Style in Liberal Arts Environment

B.M. in Vocal Performance w/ Specialization in Music Theatre

Small (<10k Students)

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Introduction

• Please clearly say your name, the city you are from, and the pieces that you are going to do.
• Include the specialization for which you are auditioning (music theatre) and the degree level you would be entering (freshman, transfer)

Songs

• Your two selections should be complete and contrasting songs
• Each selection should be no longer than four minutes
• Choose material from music theatre repertoire – but please avoid rock, pop, country, and jazz
• Piano must accompany you (no a capella singing)
• Please make sure your voice can be heard above the accompaniment – try different distances from the sound source until you find the right balance between piano and voice.

Please upload a resume and a headshot or photograph along with your prescreen video.

Notes on the video

• Rather than a single long video, we would like three separate clips: the introduction, the first song, and the second song
• We will not be influenced by the professional quality of the video
• Please do not worry about any elaborate lighting or studio conditions

Monologue

• Select a monologue (no more than two minutes in length) that allows you to make strong acting choices
• A monologue should take you and your audience on a journey; your character should be somehow different at the end than he/she was at the beginning
• Pick age-appropriate material, and do not do your monologue with any kind of accent or dialect
• We need to hear standard speech with good English diction.

Songs

• You must prepare three contrasting songs that you are able to sing from memory
• Select one of the songs to sing first
• After your first song the committee will make requests from your list
• You will probably not be asked to sing all three songs
• Each selection should be no longer than four minutes, but you are free to sing a short section of a longer song or aria
• Pick material from either classical or traditional music theatre repertoire. Avoid rock music, pop music, country music, and jazz.
• Note: While some movement may be naturally incorporated into your songs, do not choreograph or over-stage your selections
• The first criterion for acceptance into this program is vocal ability and vocal potential, we need to determine how you sing, not how you perform

Sight-reading

• Testing your ability to sight-sing music helps us determine your basic musicianship skills. You will be provided with a piece of music and will be expected to sing the melodic line. Sight-singing is a skill that singers develop through a process of ear-training. You can, and should, practice this before your audition. Music theory, music history, and keyboard performance are essential elements in any music curriculum. Study and preparation in these areas will also be a great advantage to you.

What to Wear to Your Audition

• Professional performers are often expected to dress with a sense of the occasion, and an audition is a crucial part of both your education and the professional career you are beginning to pursue
• Wear clothing that makes you comfortable, but make certain that you look your best and are dressed in a manner that shows you take both yourself and the audition seriously

What to Expect at Your Audition

• We will provide a pianist who will play the music you bring.
• Copies of your songs must be provided in a legible form and in the key you will sing them with all cuts clearly marked
• We will not accept charts or lead sheets
• Questions: The auditors may decide to ask you questions about your training, your experience, and your goals; this is done in an attempt to get to know you a bit better.
• Coaching and direction: Once you have performed your selections various members of the panel may ask you to make some adjustments or to repeat part of your song. This is done in order to determine how readily and receptively you work with instruction and direction.

On-campus

Saturday, November 18, 2017
Saturday, January 13, 2018
Saturday, January 20, 2018
Sunday, January 21, 2018
Saturday, February 10, 2018
Saturday, February 17, 2018

Senior Vocal Showcase

Ana Flavia Zuim
Director of Vocal Performance
anaflaviazuim@nyu.edu

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