Senn Arts Music Auditions
Senn Arts Music Auditions
Senn Arts Music welcomes musicians of all styles to share their passion for music with the Senn Arts Music faculty. Our hope for the audition process is to better understand who you are and find out where you are along your musical journey. We are grateful to work with students of all levels who are passionate, diligent, and open-minded.
There are TWO ways for students to audition for Senn Arts Music:
2) Submit a Digital Audition Submission instead of attending In-Person
If you have questions about the application process, email Rachel Molinaro at [email protected]
HOW TO PREPARE FOR IN-PERSON MUSIC AUDITIONS
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1) Schedule an In-Person Audition for one of thee dates through GoCPS
-October 21st from 9:00a-1:00p
-October 25th from 4:00-7:00p
-November 4th from 9:00a-1:00p
-October 21st from 9:00a-1:00p
-October 25th from 4:00-7:00p
-November 4th from 9:00a-1:00p
2) Submit a Digital Audition Submission instead of attending In-Person
If you have questions about the application process, email Rachel Molinaro at [email protected]
HOW TO PREPARE FOR IN-PERSON MUSIC AUDITIONS
CLICK HERE
Need more help? Here is a STEP BY STEP GUIDE to applying to Senn Arts at in-person auditions.
HOW TO SUBMIT A DIGITAL MUSIC AUDITION
SENN ARTS MUSIC AUDITION REQUIREMENTS
At In-Person Auditions, you will:
1) Prepare and perform a music piece (choose Vocal, Instrumental or Electronic)
2) Take part in a short interview
1) Prepare and perform a music piece (choose Vocal, Instrumental or Electronic)
2) Take part in a short interview
For Digital Audition Submissions, you will:
1) Upload a performance of your prepared music piece (choose Vocal, Instrument or Electronic)
2) Upload a video of your answers to these interview questions:
For Vocalists - Examples of appropriate audition music include:
-An excerpt or short piece of music written specifically for your voice part, such as an art song, folk song, or a piece from a musical.
-A song from a well-known artist or band.
-Religious song, such as a spiritual, hymn, or worship song.
-An original piece of music
-An excerpt or short piece of music written specifically for your voice part, such as an art song, folk song, or a piece from a musical.
-A song from a well-known artist or band.
-Religious song, such as a spiritual, hymn, or worship song.
-An original piece of music
For Instrumentalists - Examples of appropriate audition music include:
-Music from a well-known artist or band
-A standard or jazz tune
-An excerpt or short piece of music written specifically for your instrument
-An original piece of music
-Music from a well-known artist or band
-A standard or jazz tune
-An excerpt or short piece of music written specifically for your instrument
-An original piece of music
For Electronic Musicians/Producers - Examples of appropriate audition music include:
-A song that you mixed and produced, preferably with access to the project on a DAW
-A song you created electronically, preferably with access to the project on a DAW
-A song that you remixed, preferably with access to the project on a DAW
-A brief live recording and mixing session
-A live DJing or electronic music production session
-A song that you mixed and produced, preferably with access to the project on a DAW
-A song you created electronically, preferably with access to the project on a DAW
-A song that you remixed, preferably with access to the project on a DAW
-A brief live recording and mixing session
-A live DJing or electronic music production session
Interview Questions
-What song best represents your personality and why?
-Describe your experience in Music so far. Include any teachers you have worked with, ensembles you have played with, private lessons, etc.
-What would you like to achieve through the Senn Arts Music Program?
-In your opinion, what is your most important musical strength? What do you need to work on the most?