Performing Arts Audition

What to prepare:

• Be prepared to tell us about your high school band or orchestra experience and if you know how to play more than one instrument. 
• A two-octave major and minor scale of your choice. 
• A chromatic scale over the full range of your instrument. 
• Two short and contrasting etudes or a solo piece from solo and ensemble festival or as recommended by your private lesson teacher. Auditioning by memory is not required. 

What to prepare:

• Two contrasting works from the standard classical repertoire. Auditioning from memory is recommended, but not required. 
• A brief biography indicating repertoire and musical experiences (i.e. competitions, camps, recitals, etc.). 

What to prepare:

• Sing one solo song suitable for inclusion in a MSVMA festival, see requirements here. 
• Students should also prepare on of the following songs: 
  • Come Again, Sweet Love (High voices) 
  • Early One Morning (Medium voices) 
  • Has Sorrow Thy Young Days Faded (Low voices)   
    *Practice videos and piano accompaniments have been uploaded here. 
• Audition solos should be memorized
• Singers may use their own accompanist or should bring music for an Alma College accompanist to play from. (A 10-minute rehearsal time will be scheduled for anyone using an Alma College pianist) 

You should prepare a one- to two-minute solo of your choosing that either you or your teacher has choreographed. You can dance in any style you are most comfortable with. That said, the program centers on contemporary dance technique and philosophy. If you are comfortable making a contemporary solo, this is encouraged.  If available, you can participate in a Modern Technique or Ballet Technique class. 

What to prepare:

• Present two contrasting monologues not to exceed two minutes for each selection. 
• Your choice of monologues can be from either modern or classical plays. Find a longer speech or blend several consecutive speeches of a character together. 
• A monologue should show off who you are. Choose roles in your age range that you could be cast in today. 
• Material should be thoroughly memorized and rehearsed with your theatre director if possible. 
• Be prepared to talk about your theatre experience and how you would like to be involved in theatre at Alma College. 

What to prepare:

• Prepare a portfolio or chronological record of your theatre experience. 
• Include sketches, drawings, photos and programs, along with honors or awards received for design and/or execution of sets, costumes or lights. 
• Include two letters of recommendation from people familiar with your technical skill and experience. 
• Be prepared to talk about your theatre experience and how you would like to be involved in theatre at Alma College. 

Dancers are expected to perform one full championship dance of their choosing, a 5 step hornpipe or jig, and an original choreography which includes both traditional and non-traditional elements. 

Candidates will be asked to perform the following:

• Scotland the Brave 
• Wings 
• Murdo’s Wedding 

They also need to perform for 3–5 minutes consisting of music of their choice. All music must be memorized.