Do the panel of judges look for artistry/musicality over technical accuracy (intonation, rhythm/tempo, no slip ups)?
Thank you!
They look at it all as a package as both sides are important to good musicianship!
@songbirdmama Thank you! Just one question, if someone messed up in one spot but the professor who was on the panel or judges said they played very well and musically, will that show a good sign. Yes, this is me…
I’m sure the professor was genuine in her/ his feedback, and you should feel good about the compliment. However that doesn’t mean you are guaranteed acceptance as there may be more qualified students applying than they can accommodate. But don’t sweat one mistake. Sometimes how you carry in adversity is more telling to a panel than having a flawless performance. Even pros flub it once in a while!
My daughter was told by a Curtis prof something to the effect of, “We can’t often agree on musical issues, such as how Bach should be played, so we look at what we can agree on: rhythm, intonation.” That said, slip-ups are not always held against students who seem talented and well-prepared. I’ve known many students to be admitted to schools like Curtis and Juilliard who had small slips or memory lapses in the audition.
@BioType1 For some very good, detailed discussion on this topic, check out this thread . . . http://talk.qa.collegeconfidential.com/music-major/2125817-audition-advice-for-music-students-and-their-parents-p1.html