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Author: Stephanie
Date: 2002-05-26 05:54
I have just completed my junior year in high school, and I know that I want to be in the band in college. I just wanted to know how long in advance should I start practicing if I want to go to just a regular public college like UAB? Thanks!
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Author: Micaela
Date: 2002-05-26 17:49
Do you want to major in music? If you do, you may have to do an audition as part of your application, depending on the school. Otherwise, you'll probably have to do a short audition once you get there. If you e-mail the music department at UAB (what does that stand for?), they'll probably tell you the requirements.
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Author: Jim E.
Date: 2002-05-27 04:17
We went through this with our son this year. He starts as a music ed major on clarinet at Westchester U. (PA) this fall. If you have auditioned for all state or regional bands, you should be well on your way as in his expierence they were very similar to the college auditions. Each school has diferent requirements, check them out on the net, or call the school. Four of the 6 schools he auditioned with accepted the Mozart K622 concerto. For the other 2 he played the Ribaud Solo de Concours (this year's all state piece, the Mozart was the all state piece his freshman year.) Generally there are also scales, sight reading, and sometimes an etude. Most of the schools also required a theory test, some an auditory (ear training) test, and Westchester required voice and piano also(for placement.)
Advice... If you plan to major in music, get a private teacher NOW if you don't have one. Take theory in HS next year if you haven't yet, (and if its offered.) Join a school or church choir to help with ear training, assuming you can sing.
A friend of his made the decision to try for acceptance as a music major in Dec. of senior year. Though she is quite talented and plays 4 or 5 instruments, she never had private lessons and never did the all state process. She decided to major in music therapy instead which does not require the audition.
FYI, my son made it into Westchester, Temple, Rutgers U (Mason Gross School of the Arts.) Rowan U and College of NJ. He was turned down by U. of Delaware.
P.S. He did not receive a music scholarship to any of these schools, they are rather rare. My Godchild did get a full tuition scholarship to Rowan for the viola. She IS a talent, but I also suspect that they need viola players at Rowan! The lesson... Give up the clarinet and learn viola!
Good luck!
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Author: diz
Date: 2002-05-27 05:24
Funny you should mention "give up the clarinet and play viola" - that is exactly what I did - however, I've recently gotten back to playing the clarinet after too many years' hiatus. Boy - you really don't know how much you miss something until you take it up again. Also - my advice, learn the piano - as tedious as it is, if you can play with confidence it will be of great benefit to you later in your musical life - trust me!!
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Author: Stéphane
Date: 2002-05-27 08:27
Just to second Diz comment about the piano, I've played piano since I was 10 (I am now 35) and decided to start the clarinet in September last year. I can tell you that after eight months only, my level is close to 4 years according to my teacher who has never witnessed so fast progresses! Of course I love it and can spend a lot of practice time, but being a pianist first definitely helped me a lot in my clarinetting. Good luck!
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Author: Stephanie
Date: 2002-05-28 21:25
Thanks. I guess I should contact the music department there (the University of Alabama Birmingham) and see. I don't think I want to major in music, but maybe I'll minor...
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Author: Lindsey Ondrey
Date: 2002-05-29 00:02
Usually I have found for auditions for band, scholarships, or entrance to the music department as a major (even if you're not and just wanting to get into the band I have found the audition process is similar) you will need to prepare:
2 Contrasting solo pieces (slow and lyracal (I KNOW I spelled that wrong today), and fast and articulated)
ALL major and minor scales (from memory if at all possible)
Arpeggios
And be well prepared to sight-read for the director
Hope this helps! Getting in contact w/ the director at the college should help you-- usually they can provide you with a list mailed to you of what they expect you to be able to play and even suggestions of repetoire.
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Author: jenna
Date: 2002-05-29 00:24
Geez, Jim.. you named just about all the schools I looked into/applied to. Good luck to your son. He'll be joining a very good friend of mine up there for the same major (or close to it).
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