Applicants are selected on the basis of an audition which is conducted by the Music staff.

Audition:

• Practical: You'll be expected to play 2 pieces, or excerpts of them, in contrasting styles or genres. The panel you'll play these for usually consists of two lecturers from the Music Area. We'll also give you a series of tasks. These may include sight reading, reading and playing rhythms, playing simple scales, chords and arpeggios, singing simple intervals and scales and a short improvisation. The nature and style of this will be determined at the audition, depending on your interests and experience.
• Interview: Here, we'll look at your portfolio and discuss any composition scores, composition CDs, or essays on music or related topics. We'll also ask you about your music technology experience and more general issues - including your aspirations, career objectives and so on.

What standards are expected in the audition?

Everyone's background varies, so there's no fixed criteria here. One important expectation is that you play/sing etc in more than one style. It is not acceptable, for instance, to perform two pieces by Mozart, or two very similar ragas. This music course encourages diversity, and it is essential that you demonstrate your versatility at the audition.

What should I bring to the audition?

• Your instrument.
• The written music (if any) you need to play from.
• Your accompanist (if applicable).
• The completed questionnaire, and passport photo of yourself.
• Examples of your compositions (if applicable).
• Your resume/cv/self-promotion kit or scrapbook.

Note:
You may make use of a recorded accompaniment if you wish.
Acceptable recording formats include cassette or CD only.
Use a high quality cassette, TDK SA-X.
The only acceptable noise reduction system is Dolby B.

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