Many schools, especially those offering degree programs, have introduced a musical theory exam to access a candidate's potential knowledge of the various aspects of reading and writing music. These exams may cover information from the most preliminary basics of musical theory to the fundamentals of music harmony. Areas to study should include key signatures, time signatures, clefs, scales, intervals, chords, cadences, transposition, scores and musical signs, symbols and terms. Any student already possessing a certificate in Grade 2 Rudiments from either the Royal Conservatory of Music or Conservatory Canada should have little or no trouble with this theory exam.
For a complete set of lessons and review quizzes online try: http://www.musictheory.halifax.ns.ca/
THE INTERVIEW
One of the more intimate aspects of the audition can be the interview. Some schools conduct informal interviews before or after an aspect of the audition, asking the candidate general questions about his/her expectations of the program to which they are applying and perhaps the candidate's future plans. Other schools make the interview a key element in the assessment of the candidate. The interviewer is looking to determine the candidate's suitability to the particular program, desires and expectations the candidate has of the program, the candidate's dedication to his/her craft, the candidate's reasons for choosing to apply to this particular school and the candidate's future goals within his/her chosen field.
Be yourself! Answer the interviewer's questions honestly and to the best of your ability. Being interviewed is not a comfortable experience for everyone. Try to relax.
THE ESSAY
Some applications ask candidates to write a short essay as a component to the audition and acceptance process. Schools may wish to hear the candidates express themselves in the more formal manner of the written word than only in a live interview conversation. Also, the essay may be a way for the candidate to describe all of his/her related activities and studies which may provide insight as to the reasons why the candidate has applied for this specific program.
Always be clear and concise. Include only that information which is truly relevant to the topic of the essay and which you believe pertains to your application.
Below are some links to musical theatre program information on the world wide web:
http://www.uwindsor.ca University of Windsor (Ontario Canada) Offers programs in music/dramatic arts/musical theatre/dance
http://www.yorku.ca University of York (Ontario Canada) Offers programs in music/dramatic arts/dance with an element of jazz included.
http://www.sheridanc.on.ca/academic/arts... Sheridan College (Ontario Canada) Offers what they call the triple threat: music/dance/drama all in their musical theatre program
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