No. Upload a 60-90 second face-to-the-camera video in which you answer the question “Why do you want to pursue a career in directing?” so that we may get to know you. Hailed for its smart, skilled graduates, the program has one of the largest networks of alumni working on Broadway. All applicants will demonstrate their skills in mainstream jazz according to the guidelines below. To complete the application for the BFA Music Theatre Performance Program, you will need to : 1. In your second pre-screen recording, please be no more than 2-3 feet away from the camera. Upload a resumé to your Artistic Profile that includes previous theatre experience and training, and dance or music background, and roles performed. Unless specified in an individual program’s requirements below, there will be no pre-screening requirement waivers offered for Fall 2021 applicants. At least one selection must be a classical art song, The songs should be no longer than 3 minutes each. It should not be more than two double-spaced typed pages. An accompanist is not expected nor required. Live Online Audition/Interview Requirements, Prepare the writings below in typed, single-spaced format, and upload to your. Specifically, the Musical Theatre Workshop is a wide-ranging educational program that gives … Spring 2021 auditions will be held virtually on Zoom: Theatre and Musical Theatre: February 13 and 14; Sign up on Slideroom.. It has been my pleasure to work with many graduates of the program, and I look forward to many more. Remember that the faculty want you to be successful. Additionally, please upload a selection of 2-3 excerpts from the orchestral repertoire representing your highest level of proficiency. —With your videos, upload a copy of your one-page resumé, which includes training and experience you have had in dance, music, or theatre. These selections, which must be from a published work, may be from comedies or dramas of any period. Additionally, you must follow the prescreening requirements listed here–not those listed on any non-SMTD website or platform–in order to be considered for an in-person audition. degree program in musical theater focuses on the development of your individual talents and abilities with the aim of helping you to discover your uniqueness as a musical theater artist. No continuous videos. Every Performing Arts Technology degree requires the submission of a portfolio by December 1, and subsequent interview with the Performing Arts Technology faculty. The audition/interview requirements are unique to each area of study and the menus below list all of the requirements for the program to which you are applying, including what you need to upload in your Artistic Profile if your program includes pre-screening or a portfolio. Strings—Cello, Double Bass, Harp, Viola, Violin, Winds and Percussion—Bassoon, Clarinet, Euphonium, Flute, French Horn, Oboe, Percussion, Saxophone, Trombone, Trumpet, Tuba, We will not review materials submitted on Acceptd or any other platform. You may be asked to sight-read and to play two-octave major, minor, and chromatic scales from memory. How would you describe yourself as a teacher or a leader? that you have read, watched, or attended. Before submitting your recorded audition, the Piano Department encourages each prospective student to feel free to contact anyone on the faculty for answers to questions about auditions, study at Michigan, or anything else that may be related to your interest in the School of Music, Theatre & Dance. , upload a video in which you answer these three questions: What experience do you have teaching others, or working in any capacity with groups of young people? Parents are encouraged to attend these sessions, but may not observe the auditions. Your full body should be in view at all times. U-M applicants must complete Music Theory courses 139, 140, 149, and 150 before applying. Say your name and the name of the song, monologue or dance before you begin each section. The interview component will focus on your portfolio materials. We will accept a wide array of presentations that demonstrate your abilities. A unique situation exists at Michigan, since theatre, dance and music coexist as departments within the School of Music, Theatre & Dance. If you are interviewing for Directing, Playwriting and Production or Theater Design and Technology , you will proceed directly to your interview or be moved to an Ambassador Room until your interview time. 168 (must include movement 2, and can add movements 1 or 3). of Oklahoma – BFA Musical Theatre Audition Requirements ALL initial auditions will be in the form of a prescreen video submission through www.getacceptd.com.. OU Musical Theatre is a participant in the Musical Theater Common Pre Screen for the 2020-2021 cycle. The ability to read music fluently and training in ballet are assets. will demonstrate their skills in mainstream jazz according to the guidelines below. Required for all applicants: present a 30-60 second clip of yourself moving/dancing. We require at least a 3.5 GPA in high school academic courses, and either an SAT math sub score of 630 or better, or an ACT math sub score of 28 or better. Prepare two short, contrasting monologues from contemporary plays (no earlier than late 1800s). You may choose a cut from a musical or a dance performance in which you participated, or record something original. Learn more about the achievements and recent activities of our successful graduates. We encourage you to showcase your work with the videos you are most proud of. The measures of introduction do not count in the 32-bars you will be singing. Representative audition repertoire include Mozart concerti, Paris Conservatoire pieces, 20th century compositions, and French, German, or English Baroque sonatas. After a preliminary review of online portfolios, a selected number of applicants will be invited to complete virtual interviews. Bassists should play the head, walk a chorus (two choruses for the 12 bar blues) then solo over the changes. at least one selection should be in English, at least one selection should be in a foreign language. Other than musical theatre, what are you most passionate about? Music Education applicants will meet with the studio faculty for their Primary Instrument/Voice and participate in a Music Education group meeting. Suggested literature includes the, Two Ferling Etudes (one slow and one that displays your technical skills), A video demonstrating all twelve major scales (full range B-flat to F-sharp 3) and on major thirds in all keys (full range-varied articulations), Two (2) contrasting movements of a Bach sonata, partita, or unaccompanied suite, A movement from the standard viola concerto literature, Two (2) contrasting movements of a solo Bach sonata or partita, First movement of a concerto (including cadenza if one is written), One Caprice chosen from Paganini Caprices, op. Continuing students make application early in the spring semester for the following academic year. It is especially important that the items above are clearly and articulately presented. Applicants must submit their recording no later than the Tuesday before their assigned audition day. Each piece should be filmed/uploaded as a separate piece of media. OU Musical Theatre provides its students with the best of two worlds — conservatory-style training within a dynamic liberal arts university environment. For the secondary voice audition, please submit two memorized songs. Include a work of J. S. Bach and a romantic or contemporary composition. Ensure that your voice can be clearly heard on the recording, but do not sing with a microphone or extra amplification. Why are you interested in attending the University of Michigan? At the start of your first video, please state your name and the type of recording equipment you are using. Operatic literature at the undergraduate level is not expected. Carina-Kay Louchiey (BFA ’18, musical theatre) joins Wonza Johnson (BFA ’16, musical theatre), and Jen Sese (BFA ’06, musical theatre) in the 2nd National Tour of HAMILTON. To read about specific program requirements, learning outcomes and how to apply, click on a program from the following list: Musical Theatre; Audition Information. Students may also be asked to complete a keyboard harmony assessment and/or theory assessment of part-writing and analysis. Upload video recordings of two compositions of your choice from the basic repertoire representing different styles. do not choose from historic styles, such as Shakespeare, and verse or poetry. Those invited to the online auditions will be asked to follow these requirements: Acting – Prepare two short, contrasting monologues from plays (not from monologue books). The repertoire requirements for the live online audition are the same as for the pre-screening. The format can be casual. Questions regarding your video submissions should be sent to: Douglas Perkins ([email protected]), Ian Antonio ([email protected]), or [email protected]. Do not submit a multi-camera, highly technical, edited studio video. It should not be more than two double-spaced typed pages. Why do you want to go to college to study musical theatre? Etai Benson (BFA ’09, musical theatre) stars as Papi in THE BAND’S VISIT on Broadway with Madison Micucci (BFA ’13, musical theatre). Admission + Prescreening/Audition Requirements. U-M Musical Theatre Wolverines TAYLOR LOUDERMAN as Regina George, ASHLEY PARK (BFA ’13, musical theatre) as Gretchen Wieners, and ERIKA HENNINGSEN (BFA ’14, musical theatre) as Cady Heron star in MEAN GIRLS on Broadway. Upload a typed résumé that includes previous theatre experience and training. Horn players may take advantage of the provided play-alongs. After a preliminary review of online portfolios, a selected number of applicants will be invited to complete virtual interviews. Your audition process will follow one of the four methods outlined below. Students will also participate in an Improvisational Dance class in a virtual format. What would you like to be doing? Due to COVID-19 safety and precautionary measures, all auditions will be conducted remotely. Since the BFA is a comprehensive design and production degree, your portfolio should include examples of all of your visually creative pursuits (i.e., drawing, painting, photography, doodles, graphics, crafts, theatrical design in any area – include any of your process and research as well as photos of outcome) as well as any examples of stage management work. degree in theatre arts, students may choose to pursue B.F.A. Please know that you will not be evaluated on the quality of the video recording itself. instead of the Common Application or Coalition Application; be sure to submit the Artistic Profile as well. It is ok if supporting materials (transcripts, test scores if applicable, and recommendation letters) arrive after October 15 but we cannot review your application until it is complete so it is best to request these materials be sent to U-M as soon as possible. *Your Common/Coalition Application and Artistic Profile must be submitted on or before October 15 for this early round. Make the situation as honest and specific as possible. Even though a 32-bar song is very short, do as much as you can to give the song a progression. Dress as you would for an in-person audition or interview. This page has recommendations for making your recordings. Get as much experience as possible in rehearsing and performing your songs. For the secondary piano audition, sight-reading, harmonization, and transposition skills will be tested as a part of the live audition round in order to determine your keyboard placement. Pianist and guitarists should play the head, comp for a chorus (two choruses for the 12 bar blues) then solo. At each interview session, there is an opportunity to learn more about the program and for parents and prospective students to ask questions. Upload a photo with a good likeness of yourself. When uploading video recordings, submit separate tracks for each individual song, monologue, and dance. If you are unable to sign up for a Zoom audition, it is acceptable to submit a recorded video audition on Slideroom. The songs should be no longer than 3 minutes each. The Music Theatre Audition is by video submission only. Remember that an audition should demonstrate both your talent and your potential. Sing with recorded or live accompaniment, not a cappella. In addition to the liberal arts B.A. Students who advance to this stage of the application process will meet online with Flute faculty for a discussion of your training, future and career goals, a review of your previously-submitted recordings, and some live playing. Write a short essay (300 words maximum) that discusses the aesthetic and technical features of “These Chains” by Mid-Air Thief which distinguish it from other music. Students who advance to this stage of the application process will meet online with faculty for a discussion of your training, future and career goals, a review of your previously-submitted recordings, and some live playing of your previously-submitted recorded material. Students who advance to this stage of the application process will meet online with the theatre faculty for a live audition and a discussion of your background and goals. Additionally, the Office of Admissions will present an information session that is highly recommended for parents and applicants. Learn the skills necessary to thrive in one of the most demanding performing arts professions. If you have no private voice teacher, ask your school or religious choir director for assistance in preparing for the audition. Upload approximately 20 minutes of major solo literature to the SMTD Artistic Profile, including music from the Baroque and 20th/21st-Century periods. Do not use a chair or props in the vocal audition. , faculty will determine which students will be invited to participate in a live audition round. —Perform a solo in the style of your choice, — two (2) to four (4) additional videos in any style(s) of your choice. 1-3 additional videos or YouTube links of other singing or performance you’ve done in the last 18 months. Musical theatre students work in state-of-the-art facilities, including the Walgreen Drama Center, which houses the Arthur Miller Theatre; Stamps Auditorium; two rehearsal studios; costume, scene, camera, and sound studios; classrooms; and faculty offices. While our departmental curriculum is generally geared toward composing for classical instruments and ensembles, all musical styles are welcome! Your Common or Coalition application and Artistic Profile must be submitted by December 1. * Later submissions, through December 1, will receive a decision by the end of December if all application materials have been received. The topic may be music or any other area of interest. Select material that is suitable for your age and experience. Students also study at the Earl V. Moore Building, which recently received a $29.5 million expansion and renovation, and they have access to cutting-edge audio and video recording studios, allowing for the highest quality documentation of their creative work. Two (2) memorized, contrasting pieces. Students who have completed all or part of their high school education via homeschooling or through an online high school* must satisfy the requirements laid out on this page, including submission of supplemental test scores or their formal equivalent. Students will also be asked to attend a group meeting with the faculty to discuss the Department of Dance, the curriculum, performance opportunities, and more. 2. Your entire body should be in view at all times. to demonstrate artistic preparation for their program of study, including any required recordings for your primary instrument/voice. All programs in the School of Music require an audition. once you are ready to submit your recorded audition. Carina-Kay Louchiey (BFA ’18, musical theatre) joins Wonza Johnson (BFA ’16, musical theatre), and Jen Sese (BFA ’06, musical theatre) in the 2nd National Tour of HAMILTON. Your Common or Coalition application and Artistic Profile must be submitted by, . This may include goals, professional ambitions, and ideas about the field itself. Applicants must complete a performance audition following the specific requirements listed below. Before submitting your recorded audition, the Piano Department encourages each prospective student to feel free to contact anyone on the faculty for answers to questions about auditions, study at Michigan, or anything else that may be related to your interest in the School of Music, Theatre & Dance. Students who advance to this stage of the application process will meet online with Trombone faculty for live playing, a review of your previously-submitted recordings and discussion of your training. Please include a movement of a concerto as one of your selections. excerpts from the orchestral repertoire representing your highest level of proficiency. E.V. (4 & 5 below are in place of the in-person workshop given at on campus audition/interviews.). (upload TWO-FOUR videos, no longer than 2 minutes each). Prepare and memorize two contrasting monologues from plays, not to exceed a combined total of four minutes. All applicants (except drummers; see separate requirements) should prepare an. No prior dance experience is necessary. A letter will be sent to you as soon as that decision has been made. Operatic literature at the undergraduate level is not expected. Moore Building, 1100 Baits Dr. Start warming up as soon as you come into the room. The music for the live online audition may be the same or different from that submitted on your videos. Students in other programs, such as Voice Performance, are able to perform with jazz combos and ensembles by audition. All solo literature must be performed from memory: “Why Michigan?” essay: Upload an essay that tells us why you want to attend the University of Michigan. Our bachelor of fine arts (B.F.A.) This piece should also be in a classical art song style, inclusive of spirituals. 2020-21 Univ. Submit a complete alphabetized repertoire list of all the major works you have studied from Bach Inventions and higher in terms of difficulty. Share anything that demonstrates your creative self. Bassists should play the head, walk a chorus (two choruses for the 12 bar blues) then solo over the changes. Applicants with original compositions, or who are involved in creative areas that may not fall within the categories listed, are strongly encouraged to present their work at the audition. Because of our historic legacy and ongoing passion for promoting inclusivity in the vocal arts, we recommended that at least one selection be written by an underrepresented composer (composer of color, female composer, or other underrepresented groups). musical styles are welcome! Four (4) memorized contrasting classical pieces. When uploading video recordings, separate, labeled tracks are preferred and will upload faster. Write the title of the song at the top of the page, along with the time signature. Prepare to audition in both piano and voice. 2collegewego 2615 replies 95 threads Senior Member. application steps required by the Stamps School of Art & Design, Read more on the Office of Undergraduate Admissions website, Poetry is a One Hour Forty-Three Minute Playlist, An etude representing your current level of technical development, Two contrasting movements from one of the Bach unaccompanied suites, An allegro movement from the standard cello concerto literature. Storm Lever (BFA ’15, musical theatre) is currently starring on Broadway as Duckling Donna in SUMMER: THE DONNA SUMMER STORY. Those same applicants may also be asked to meet online with the voice faculty for an interview that will entail review of your training, current work, future goals, a discussion of one or more of your recordings, and some live (unaccompanied) singing and ear-training exercises. Please come prepared with questions. Please follow these guidelines to choose your repertoire. Heaney described Mandela’s return as a similar overcoming of betrayal and a display of “the generosity of his coming back and helping with the city—helping the. Auditions for Fall 2021 will be done via recording due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Do not try to sing too high or too loudly. Please refer to the pre-screening requirements for your instrument or voice. The music for the live online audition may be the same or different from that submitted on your videos. However, if you are unable to arrange for an accompanist because of the pandemic, you are allowed to use Appcompanist or another recorded track resource. Memorization is not required. A speaking video in which you answer these questions. Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2085, Requirements for Pre-screening/Portfolios & Auditions/Interviews, Homeschooled & Online High School Students, Non-Degree Admission & Second Bachelor’s Degrees, composer/lyricist: Wicked, Pippin, Godspell, The Little Mermaid at C.S. Due to our transition to a 100% virtual audition season, documents and media submitted during the pre-screening stage will be essential for faculty to carry out the evaluation of their applicants. Dance music may be live or recorded. Applicants with original compositions, or who are involved in creative areas that may not fall within the categories listed, are strongly encouraged to present their work at the audition. Due to COVID there are no on campus auditions for the Music Theatre Program for 2021. There are two jazz degree options for guitarists: the BFA in Jazz Studies and the BFA Jazz and Contemplative Studies. However, if you are unable to arrange for an accompanist because of the pandemic, you are allowed to use an accompanist or another recorded track resource. That way, whatever the circumstances you encounter at each school you will feel comfortable and can easily adapt. Audition and Interview Information All BFA programs in the School of Theatre and Dance require an audition or interview for consideration. The application review is a three-step process: Is an audition required for the BTA program? Two snare drum solos or etudes (1 concert and 1 rudimental), Two-mallet keyboard solo, transcription, or etude, Four-mallet solo, transcription, or etude, Timpani solo or etude (please show your tuning in the video), OPTIONAL: 1-3 additional videos or YouTube links of other playing you’ve done in the last 18 months (for example, drum set or other), 15 minutes of alto saxophone literature representing your highest proficiency. BMA Multidisciplinary Pre-Screening Requirements, Voice Principal Pre-Screening Requirements. Sing your story. This will include a discussion of your previous theatre work, your other interests, and your goals. Work with a skilled accompanist at home before you begin your college auditions, making sure that all elements of your printed music are presented clearly and correctly. Students who advance to this stage of the application process will be asked to attend a group meeting with the faculty to discuss the school, the curriculum, performance opportunities, and more. Optional (not required) – you are welcome to include ONE (1) extra video either as a YouTube/Vimeo link or a video upload (there is a place to include a link in the Artistic Profile where you upload your videos) that falls into one of the following categories: A video from a performance (singing, dancing, and/or acting) that took place no earlier than January 2019. We want to hear everything that exemplifies your creativity! Please refer to the pre-screening requirements for your classical instrument. A degree from Michigan prepares students for extraordinary careers that will have a dynamic impact on the communities in which they reside. No GRE required. We suggest that applicants practice and prepare in the shoes they plan to wear. This item will be evaluated based on the recording, mixing, and production quality; An original video (up to five minutes in length) – such as a music video, live concert, animation, short film, video installation; Visual art such as photography, painting, digital art, or drawing; Original sound design, composition, or recording for visual media; Documentation (video, audio, and/or still images) of a performance with electronic music hardware or an interactive system of your own design. Upload two contrasting monologues from published works that are contrasting in style (period and/or genre) and emotional range. Drummers are also asked to play the following grooves: Medium Swing, Up-Tempo Swing, 3/4 swing with brushes, samba, funk or rock groove—each at least 8 measure long. Admission decisions will not be impacted by your access to instruments. Important Note: the University of Michigan will only review pre-screening materials received via the SMTD Artistic Profile. Students who advance to this stage of the application process will meet online with the cello faculty for a discussion of your work and goals, a review of your previously-submitted recordings, and some live playing and sight-reading. Neither may exceed 90 seconds. Talk to us, just like you would in a conversation with a teacher. Musical theatre students receive a comprehensive program of instruction, performance and pedagogy, as well as the inspiration and knowledge of a liberal arts course of study, instilling the values of innovation and inclusion, and our graduates are fully-engaged citizens eager to make a difference in their field and community. Students who advance to this stage in the application process will meet online with Music Theory faculty for a discussion of training, future career goals, and a review of previously submitted materials. Students must complete these requirements in addition to an audition on a principal instrument or voice following the guidelines listed below. Be prepared for a short conversation with the Design & Production faculty. Upload a short essay describing reasons for choosing directing training at Michigan and a theatre career. Do not choose from historic styles, such as Shakespeare, and verse or poetry. Operatic literature at the undergraduate level is not expected. For the voice audition, please submit the “Voice Principal: Choral Music Education” pre-screening and audition requirements listed under Voice below. This will consist of a 15-minute interview with several of the Performing Arts Technology faculty. Expect to review and discuss your submitted video solo work and have a short conversation about your background and goals. All applicants (except drummers; see separate requirements) should prepare an F blues and B-flat rhythm changes tune of their choice. Competitive undergraduate applicants typically have a minimum of five years of private study and significant ensemble experience. Additionally, you may be asked to perform a third piece if you have one prepared. Indicate your request for a supplementary jazz audition on the application or by contacting our Auditions Coordinator ([email protected]). Tuning response will also be tested. Every Performing Arts Technology degree requires the submission of a portfolio. for updated information) with decisions being made and sent to applicants by early April. For items 3–6, please provide a paragraph that briefly describes the equipment and techniques used, your motivation for the work, and the file name of the corresponding media. Pianists and guitarists will be asked to comp changes. Memorization of solo literature and orchestral excerpts is not required. At the beginning of every audition day in Ann Arbor, faculty members and MT majors speak to the applicants as a group, discussing the Musical Theatre Department and answering questions. Students who advance to this stage of the application process will meet online with Saxophone faculty for live playing and a brief discussion of your training, future and career goals. This is simply for clarity and efficiency of communication. The main goal is simple clarity so that we may get to know you. and feel are most representative of your work. Operatic literature at the undergraduate level is not expected. Refrain from close-ups. Students who advance to this stage of the application process will meet online with Flute faculty for a discussion of your training, future and career goals, a review of your previously-submitted recordings, and some live playing. 734.764.2538 (SMTD/UMS Ticket Office), Department of Musical Theatre Students who advance to this stage of the application process will meet online with the viola faculty for a discussion of your work and goals, a review of your previously-submitted recordings, and some live playing and sight-reading. The Department of Musical Theatre is renowned as one of the top musical theatre programs in the world, and offers young performers the unparalleled opportunity to receive a premier university education along with intense, conservatory-style training. Acting Program. Classical selections are preferred. Transfer applicants must have the prerequisites of a 3.0 collegiate GPA or better and recent ballet training and college coursework (or its formal equivalent, such as regular private instruction) in voice, piano and music theory. Please upload video recordings of three compositions from the standard solo flute repertoire to the SMTD Artistic Profile. 1) Why do you want to study Music Theory in college? Applicants for the BFA in Jazz and Contemporary Improvisation must submit pre-screening requirements for their classical instrument in addition to jazz pre-screening. Wear shoes you can dance in and clothes you can move in. Prepare two musical theatre songs of at least 32-bars each with a 2-4-bar piano introduction. An accompanist is not expected nor required. All you need to know about the audition process can be found on our Application & Audition … For recordings, the Department of Voice recommends using an iPhone, smartphone, or similar recording device to create recordings, with a recommended microphone placement of 4’–8′ from the singer. Please note that this is not considered Early Action. — Justin Paul, University of Michigan, BFA Musical Theatre Grad, Academy Award Winner, Tony Award Winner, Jonathan Larson Award-Winner “ Megan had been involved in the theater arts for many years, but when she decided to pursue a BFA in Musical Theatre …