Auditions for Fall '08 will be held on the following dates from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm. Auditions will be scheduled by our Director of Admissions after receiving your application.
Audition Dates for Fall 2008
January 26, 2008
March 15, 2008
June 14, 2008
July 26, 2008
Students from the South Florida area (Upper Keys to Orlando) must complete an on-site audition and interview. Out of area, out of state and international students may audition by video, take an online placement test and interview by telephone. Students seeking financial aid are strongly urged to audition on-site.
The on-site audition will be 30 minutes in length and consist of your prepared pieces, an interview and a music theory placement test. If you require accompaniment for your prepared piece you may bring an accompanist or play-along CD.
Below are the guidelines to use in preparing for your audition. Make sure to come prepared to display your strengths regardless of style of music. We look forward to meeting you!
Keyboard, Guitar, and Bass
Each audition will contain the following:
Prepared Piece: Perform 2 pieces of contrasting style, with at least one from a worship artist or other well-known artist. Please play pieces that you are comfortable with and that show us your strengths.
Placement: In order to place you with an appropriate teacher, you will be asked to demonstrate your overall knowledge of your instrument. You will be asked to demonstrate your ability to read chord sheets for your instrument, your knowledge of scales (if any), and your overall method of practicing.
Voice
Each audition will contain the following:
Prepared Piece: Perform 2 pieces of contrasting style, with at least one from a worship artist or other well-known artist. Please sing selections that you are comfortable with and that show us your strengths.
Placement: In order to place you with an appropriate teacher, you will be asked to demonstrate your overall technical ability. You will be asked to demonstrate your ability to sing harmonies and your overall method of practicing.
Drumset
Each audition will contain the following:
Prepared Piece: Perform 2 pieces of contrasting style, with at least one from a worship artist or other well-known artist. Please play pieces that you are comfortable with and that show us your strengths.
Placement: In order to place you with an appropriate teacher, you will be asked to demonstrate your overall technical ability. You will be asked to demonstrate your ability to play different grooves, your knowledge rudiments (if any), and your overall method of practicing.
Other Instruments
As a school for modern worship, our curriculum will focus primarily on the typical modern rhythm section instruments (drums, bass, guitar, keyboard) and voice. However, we understand the value and potential in using woodwinds, brass, and strings in a contemporary setting and will accept a limited number of students on these instruments as well. The audition guidelines will be the same for keyboard, guitar and bass listed above.
