DOLAN PRIZE AUDITIONS
Students will only have ONE audition for DOLAN and ensemble/lesson placement. Auditions for the 2016-2017 academic year will be held from September 6 & 8
The requirements for the Dolan Prize are:
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Sealed letter of recommendation from your instructor with details of their lesson fee per hour due by the end of the change-of-program-period:
Fall 2016 semester: Friday September 16.
Classical:
- Instrumentalists should prepare two contrasting pieces or movements from solo repertoire.
- You will also be asked to demonstrate your sight reading skills.
Jazz:
- Instrumentalists should prepare two jazz standards (a rhythm section will be provided to accompany auditions).
- You will also be asked to demonstrate your sight reading and improvisational skills.
- Vocalists should prepare two selections to show interpretative abilities (improvisation optional).
- Please provide a clear lead sheet with chord changes for the accompanist (a pianist is provided).