AUDITIONS FOR THE 2019 - 2020 SCHOOL YEAR
For students going to 9th - 12th
APPLICATION DEADLINE: DECEMBER 13TH, 2018
Auditions will take place on two different dates for the following programs:
SATURDAY - DECEMBER 15TH, 2018 AT 8AM
Visual Arts, Photography, TV Production
SUNDAY - DECEMBER 16TH, 2018 AT 8AM
Theatre, Voice, Keyboard
TUES./WED. - JANUARY 8TH/9TH , 2019 AT 3:45pm-6pm
Band, Orchestra
Click on link for the online application:
LINK NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
A U D I T I O N G U I D E L I N E S
B A N D
- Concert Bb, Eb, Ab, F Scales FBA Style two octaves
- Instrument Solo from the Florida Bandmasters Association List: Solo difficulty must be a grade 3 or higher.
- Sight Reading Selection to be provided at Auditions.
Note: Students are to provide original copies of the music for the audition. Photocopies will not be accepted.
D A N C E
Dancers must wear:
- Black Leotard
- Black Tights
- Hair MUST be in bun (hairnet, pins and tightly secured) NO PONY TAILS.
- Dance shoes: contemporary, lyrical and/or jazz shoes
NEW!!!- DANCERS MUST PREPARE A ONE MINUTE SOLO
- Solo can be any dance style/genre (Tap and pointe are not recommended due to flooring)
- Music must be on a CD or MP3/Phone
- Song selection must not have profanity
- Music/song must be continuous (edit song if necessary)
SCHEDULE FOR AUDITION:
8:00 am- Registration/Check-in
8:30 am- 9:00 am- Warm up
9:00 am-10:00 am- Technique/Across the Floor
10:00 am- 11 am- Choreography (Taught by staff)
11:30 am- Auditions- Choreography and Solo (Dancers will perform in small groups and once they audition, are able to leave)
M U S I C
VOICE
Each student auditioning must prepare the following:
- One memorized solo piece from the Classical or Music Theater repertory. Folk idiom- Pop song - Jazz Standard - American Songbook Standards- You may bring your own accompanist - or use Karaoke - No Acapella singing.
- Be prepared to sing ascending and descending warm- up vocal exercises in your range.
AUDITION GUIDELINES
- If choosing Classical Repertoire can be selected from the following:
- Popular Song (with Karaoke track)
- Musical Theatre Song (with Karaoke track)
- 24 Italian Songs and Arias
- New Imperial Edition
- The Singers Musical Anthology
- The Young Singer
- Pathways of Song
2. Recorded accompaniment is allowed but it needs to be instrumental.
3. Bring two copies of the song being performed if Classical.
For Questions please email : Dr. Adalberto Yanes - ayanes@doralacademyprep.org
PIANO
Each student auditioning must prepare the following:
- One memorized solo piece from the Classical or Pop repertoire; OR, two pieces with score.
AUDITION GUIDELINES
- Repertoire can be selected from the following:
- Any piano course studied prior including Bastian, Thompson, Faber, or standard repertoire.
- Bring the original score of the pieces being performed.
For Questions please email : Dr. Adalberto Yanes - ayanes@doralacademyprep.org
O R C H E S T R A
- G,D,A,E,B Scales. (Two octaves where applicable)
- Solo selection of difficulty to demonstrate playing abilities.
Note: Pop charts, movie themes, and any non-classical works will not be acceptable for audition. Please provide original music for the audition. Photocopies will not be accepted.
3. Sight reading excerpt will be provided at the audition.
T H E A T R E
Audition Schedule:
8:00am – 8:15am- Registration
8:15am – 8:30am- Welcome Message
8:30am- 9:30 am- Warm up; Body & Voice
9:45am - 11am - Movement Session & Ensemble Exercises
11am - 2pm - Individual Audition: You may leave after you present your piece
Musical Theater Audition Requirements*:
- A one minute monologue from a published play
- 16 bars (approx. 30 seconds) of a song. An accompanist will not be provided. Please have a karaoke track or sing accapella.
- Tell a joke
Theater Audition Requirements*:
- A one minute monologue from a published play.
- Tell a Joke ALL STUDENTS will be required to participate, create, and collaborate for the movement and ensemble session.
- ALL STUDENTS will be required to participate, create, and collaborate for the movement and ensemble session
P H O T O G R A P H Y
- Bring in 8 to 10 printed photos (8W x 10L ) of a VARIETY of photos in a portfolio book or folder
- 1- Portrait, 1- Self-Portrait, 1-Landscape, 1- Abstract, 1-Action Photo, 1- Candid 3 to 5 photos of your choice.
- Must be aesthetically appealing, have good composition, and show originality.
- On a USB bring in a Power Point with a cover page with your name and portrait. The following slides should have the same photos you will show in your audition.
- Be prepared to discuss your work with school judges.
T V P R O D U C T I O N
Please be prepared for:
- A Formal interview
- Bring in a USB or DVD with samples of your video, editor, producing, or cinematography work and/or copies of any previous journalism writing excerpts.
- Your video may have you in it as an anchor or reporter.
For more information, contact Mr. Willie Viruet at wviruet@doralacademyprep.org, or
V I S U A L A R T
Portfolio Requirements:
- Portfolio of 5-12 pieces (finished artworks).
- Portfolio should include pieces in various mediums and that show the scope and range of your work.
- Digital artwork may be brought on a USB or printed.
- Bring your sketchbook! - where most of your great ideas are worked-out.
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