试镜 & 奖学金

All students who wish to audition for the 音乐剧 Program are asked to first submit an application to the 全球十大赌钱排行app Office of 入学s. Students may use the Common App or the Carthage application. Once you have submitted your application, you may go ahead and request an audition date.

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Carthage offers multiple in-person audition dates and a virtual option. 试镜 will consist of vocal warm-ups, 舞蹈召唤, an audition work session, 还有一次面试.

面对面的面试

In-person auditions take place on the Carthage campus. We do prefer to see students in person, so we can spend more time getting to know you. This year’s in-person audition dates are:

• 星期六,1月. 20, 2024 (this audition date is full)
• 周五,2月. 16, 2024 (this audition date is full)
• 周六,2月. 17, 2024 (this audition date is full)

Students unable to attend the scheduled audition dates may contact the Fine 艺术 Coordinator at finearts@shanghaisaifu.com about alternate audition dates.

We recommend that students participating in the February Presidential 奖学金 try to schedule their musical theatre audition on a separate date if at all possible.

Virtual Audition Option (the virtual option is closed)

While we prefer to see students in person, we understand that not every student may be able to travel to campus. If you would like to schedule a virtual audition, please select “Virtual Audition” when you complete your Audition Request Form, and we will contact you by email with information and requirements.

IN-PERSON AUDITION REQUIREMENTS

Your in-person audition will consist of vocal warm-ups, 舞蹈召唤, an audition work session, 还有一次面试. The full audition time will be approximately four hours. In-person auditions are preferred, but virtual auditions are available. Please see the Virtual Audition section below.

Performance Requirements

• Perform two memorized song cuts (solos) of contrasting nature (any style, 类型, 或节奏), each approximately no more than 90 seconds.

• Perform one memorized monologue, no longer than two minutes. Your piece must come from a published play. Do not use your own writing, 电影, TV, forensics or speech tournament pieces, or undocumented internet sources.

• Attend a group assembly and jazz class in addition to the main audition. No experience is required for the jazz class, but attendance and participation are required. Please bring clothes you can easily move in for the jazz class.

Note: All students will be placed in Keyboard I, 音乐理论一, 和听觉技能, unless a placement test is requested. Students can learn more about how to request a placement test by talking to faculty on their audition day, or reaching out once they are accepted into the program.

Please bring the following items to your audition:

• A resume noting both your musical and academic accomplishments.
• A copy of your music in a three-ring binder with the cuts clearly marked for the accompanist.
• 大头照.
• A change of clothes you can easily move in for the jazz class.

Suggestions for your In-Person Audition and Interview

• Pick pieces that show off your vocal and dramatic abilities. Remember, we don’t want to hear just big and/or loud notes.
• Wear appropriate audition attire. This means that you should be dressed in clothing that is comfortable, shows you at your best, and reflects who you are.
• Be yourself and show us who you are!

VIRTUAL AUDITION REQUIREMENTS

In-person auditions are recommended for the best scholarship consideration. 然而, if your circumstances require a virtual audition, please check “Virtual Audition” on the Audition Request Form and we will contact you via email with information and requirements.