[nabs-l] A question about an upcoming audition

[Mary Fernandez]

I'm pretty sure they won't be testing you on theory for your audition.
But, they do need to provide music for you to sight read. And
definitely ask if they provide an accompanist, sometimes, if you bring
in sheet music they'll have a staff member play for you. When i
auditioned for music programs that's usually what happened. And i'm
terrible at sight singing myself! But you just need to practice a lot.
Mary

On 10/31/09, Sarah alawami <marrie12 at gmail.com> wrote:
> Yeah I know my theory well. My sight reading  sucks big time wic might be my
> down fall. I can sign sing though if the ting just has notes.
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> Of Justin Young
> Sent: Friday, October 30, 2009 6:59 PM
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>
> Hello,
> I'm not sure how Berkeley works cuz I've never auditioned there.  I'm not
> sure what to advise.  I would say possibly first important step is to ask if
> they provide an accompanist.  I say this because ya don't want to show up
> thinking there will be one and their like who will be accompaning for you.
> Do you read music Braille?  Do you know music Theory?  From what I've
> noticed some schools make you take a Theory test, but again, I don't know
> for Berkeley.  I guess overall I would say to contact them and just get a
> sense of what their entrance Music exam is like.  I advise this cuz Berkeley
> is one of the best music schools in the nation and recognized throughout the
> World.  Also, when contacting them I think it would be a good idea to say to
> them you are visually impaired/blind so the accomadations if any can be
> made.
> Hope all of this helps and I wish you great success, Justin Young
>
> On 10/30/09, Sarah alawami <marrie12 at gmail.com> wrote:
>> Hello I recently got invited  to audition at the berklee school of
>> music and while I'm  excited I need to know if there's anything I
>> should watch out fore. Should I tell  them I'm  blind or should I just
>> walk in  and give it all I've got. Also I don't  have an accompanist
>> yet for my piece. A bit of advice would be good. I have to do this in
> about 3 or 4 months.
>>
>> Take care.
>>
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