Klarinet Archive - Posting 000380.txt from 2004/04

From: <tony-w@-----.uk>
Subj: Re: [kl] Music exams in U.S.
Date: Fri, 23 Apr 2004 10:06:30 -0400

Tony W said:-
> > And similarly for qualification to enter into the 3 - 4 year college
study
> > with instrument as first study, (including a second instrument study in
> > addition, which can be voice) the student must have passed the grade 8
on
> > instrument, *and* the separate grade 8 in theory. This covers
traditional,
> > 20 cent. and modern harmony techniques: counterpoint and fugue:
> > composition: vocal writing: knowledge of other instruments and
> > orchestration.

Tony Pay says:-
> I don't think this is true. You submit evidence of musical ability when
> applying for an audition for a Music College, but that's understandable.
(The
> evidence includes references, concert experience and practical
examinations,
> but nothing is *required*.) I don't think I've ever heard of anyone being
> denied an audition, though unfortunately I've been on the wrong end of
> several auditions that I'd rather *had* been denied;-)

As you say, no one would be denied an audition, but all things being equal,
(especially with playing ability), with the exception of Grade 8 theory, who
would be accepted, come the audition judgement? I would suspect that this
would tip the balance - in the U.K.
Tony W.

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