<p>Do I have to apply to a school before I audition? This probably sounds like a stupid question, but I really don't know!
Also, I need some advice about unified auditions... are accompanists provided? Do I need to schedule an audition with each school individually? </p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>Most (if not all) schools require you to apply before you audition. I didn’t do the Unifieds, so I don’t know about accompaniment, but I know you do need to schedule with each school individually.</p>
<p>Some unifieds had pianists and others you had to bring your own boombox/ipod.</p>
<p>Be prepared for anything, bring a CD and an I POD.</p>
<p>There are so many variables here. As you create your list make sure you note all the application and audition details carefully and thoroughly. You don’t want to miss any deadlines and you do want to get your audition requests in early as slots at many schools do fill up. Best of luck!</p>
<p>Thanks for the responses! I really appreciate it 
That makes a lot of sense to have everything (i.e. sheet music, boombox, ipod, and cd)</p>
<p>…and don’t forget 16 and 32 bar cuts of each song…</p>
<p>Once you pick your list of schools, carefully go thru the audition requirements for each, and make a list of pertinent dates and audition info. Each school has different requirements; some provide accompanists, and others don’t. Typically you do have to apply before you can make an audition appointment. Then you make your audition appt. with each school individually. There is a big advantage to applying early as often the audition appointments fill quickly. It is hard to schedule a lot of schools at the Unifieds if appointments have already filled as you need as much flexibility as possible. You might want to consider starting your applications in the summer when there is less going on school-wise; that way you can get them all in early so you have your choice of appointment times. There are some schools that accept walk-ins at the Unifieds, and in those cases you audition first and then submit your application as soon as possible. However don’t count on any walk-ins being available, especially if it is a school you are really interested in! Always bring a CD or Ipod (with something to play it on) with your music, even if they are providing an accompanist as you never know what will happen (weather delays in the past have created problems with accompanists arriving on time). And alibabba is right- work out both 16 and 32 bar cuts for each song, as well as bringing extra songs in several genres just in case!</p>