<p>My d is scheduled for her audition - can anyone let us know what a typical day has been like in the past? Any suggestions about what the parents can do all day? We will be bringing one friend who wants to check out the campus, but after he sees/tours it, what did you do with your time? meet with admissions? talk with financial aid? did you have time to touch base with any of the faculty yourself? (we certainly would not want to hover or hang around but might have some questions of our own)</p>
<p>okay - and be honest - our kids are used to auditions - not to say they don’t get nervous or excited, but they do some variation of this all the time… but US - we don’t show it but we get nervous for her - PLEASE tell me I am not alone lol</p>
<p>CrtnUp - your D will likely receive some more details in the mail unless things are different this year. </p>
<p>During her audition last year, after signing in at the Performing Arts building in the early morning, my D sat in on an acting class that took place nearby (was arranged for everyone, there was no need to set this up) and then had her dance audition back at the Performing Arts building, immediately following the acting class. Following the dance audition, there was an information session for all the parents and their kids with the head of the MT department, some of the faculty, and some current MT students. At this time you will hear a lot about the program, but you will also have an opportunity to ask questions. Towards the end of the info session two of the current MT students treated us to a duet, and the rest of the day was filled by individual auditions (voice and monologues). I did not see anyone from Academic Admissions and/or Financial Aid, and I don't think that this day is particularly suited to check in with the faculty directly as a parent. </p>
<p>Our D learned upon sign in that she was scheduled early. She actually had to leave the info session early to meet with the accompanist and go over her music. Elon is quite unique in that they also give all those auditioning a time slot to "warm up" and go over the songs they intend to sing with the accompanist. Actual auditions started shortly after the info session, and she was one of the first ones to go. There were also people, whose auditions were later in the day, and those families typically left the Performing Arts building to go have lunch, go back to their hotel, etc. </p>
<p>We had come in the day prior and taken the opportunity to see one of Elon's musicals (a very well done production of Cabaret), and we toured the campus on our own. The campus is not particularly huge and it took us about an hour or so (we just drove around and checked out the football stadium, the campus, and one of the dorms since she had friends who were current students at Elon) etc. </p>
<p>During the time that she was auditioning, I hung out in a "holding area" in the building, and talked to "fellow parents of kids who were auditioning", and it did make me realize that it would be smart to bring some reading material for myself. My D had left her bag with her change of clothes and snacks with me so that she did not have to carry it around everywhere. Depending on what time slot your D has you may want to pack a snack for yourself. Current MT students did sell some snacks in the lobby as well, but I am not sure if this is standard, and in the Performing Arts building there is no dining option. An apple or crackers may come in handy :D if you don't have time to leave for lunch.</p>
<p>Everything MTgrlsmom said on scheduling is correct. We had no idea what time my son was scheduled for last year, so we arrived between 8 and 8:30 to sign in, at which time he was told when his dance and individual auditions were. There is usually more than one dance audition, depending on the number of students auditioning that day, and I imagine the same with the acting class. </p>
<p>He was also given a time to meet with the accompanist to warm up before his individual audition, which he loved. Most college auditions you just walk in and do it cold. Auditions are held in the recital hall, where the acoustics are very good, with several faculty members in attendance. Auditionees wait outside the hall till their time, then a current student takes them in, and ushers them out when they are done. Current students also help at the dance audition and acting class. They are very friendly and are happy to answer any questions you have. The faculty are available for questions during the information session in the recital hall, but they are pretty busy with auditions during the rest of the day.</p>
<p>The campus is beautiful, and if the weather is good a walk around would be a pleasant diversion for parents. The student center is not far from the performing arts center, and the information desk there can provide a lot of information about the university. You can also pick up a course catalog, visit the bookstore, etc. There is a cafe, too, where you can get something to eat or a cup of coffee. There are some benches in the performing arts building where you can wait (and pray) while your child is busy.</p>
<p>For us, Elon was the most pleasant of all last year's auditions. Of course, I may be a little biased since my son is now a student there.</p>
<p>It's been awhile since my son auditioned, but I found the best way to pass time at all college auditions was to work out ahead of time how to meet other CC parents who were in attendance. You'll find much in common and will form lasting friendships. Use the PM or e-mail function of CC to ask others what their audition dates are.</p>
<p>If there is an audition on 11/7, and you happen to be going, please send me an e-mail - I might meet you that afternoon! Use the drop down box on my screen name to get to my e-mail, which I prefer over PMs.</p>
<p>Great idea Ericsmom...Is anyone else attending the Nov. 21 audition. Please feel free to PM me and we can talk ahead of time. We are also attending the open house the next day since our flight is not until 7:30p and hope to see the later dance concert the night of the 21st assuming my D's audition ends in time.</p>
<p>To follow up on MTgrlsMom's comments, the day is not always scheduled in that order. My D had her dance audition scheduled first, a break, practice with the accompanist, the acting class, group session with a soloist from Phantom, and the individual songs and monologues. Clothing changes were done in bathrooms and I recall there wasn't a great deal of time to change. There was not a lunch break so take snacks. The parent waiting area was nice because the students could check in between their scheduled activities. Also the dance audition is about 45 minutes and they truly assess dance abiltiies. This is lead by a faculty member with student assistants. We also came early and saw Phantom the evening before which was very well done.</p>
<p>Just a note... although it is nice to have connections with your child between activities, just know that last spring, there was not good seating for parents waiting for kids. The weather was bleak, so going outside was not really an option. I sat on the floor a lot, and I thought it became very uncomfortable!!! My bones are old!!! :)</p>
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