<p>Maybe a stupid question but anyway[and please spare me the there are no stupid questions speech :)]...</p>
<p>An earlier post mentioned that a performer in that night's performance was bumped up during auditions, why was an existing student re-auditioning? Or was this a HS student in the school's production??? Bit confused, please clarify if anyone knows...</p>
<p>I can't address this instance directly, but my guess would be that it was someone currently enrolled in Theatre, or Vocal Performance, who was auditioning for the MT program. Since Pirates was the opera, and not the musical for the fall, that would seem to be the most likely scenario. Another thing to think about as you look at schools - are auditions for MT and for operas open to non-majors? Some schools allow no crossover, some encourage it. If it matters to you, make sure you know the position of the schools you are considering.</p>
<p>I don't know about the specific person being asked about, but we knew of one student currently in the theatre program who was auditioning that weekend for MT.</p>
<p>I am auditioning for OCU on Feb 10th for MT.
The audition requirements page does not have any specifications regarding song length. Should I stick to the standard 16-bar ballad, 32 bar-up tempo?
Also, the page says "Photocopied music . . . [is] not allowed."
My song selections are from songbooks. Are they asking me to tear the music directly from my songbooks or to order individual pieces of music?
Thanks</p>
<p>What they did when I auditioned was have me choose one song, and then they chose another out of my other two. </p>
<p>I brought in the full music books. I think they just mean that they don't want looseleaf, poorly copied music.</p>
<p>No - what it means is that OCU is very strict about your having purchased an original copy of the music you are singing. You can (and should) copy it, mark your cuts and put it in a binder for your accompanist but also bring along the original music to show them that you have it.</p>
<p>I agree with theatremom about the photocopying. I was at the nov 19 audition, and what I, and lots of other auditioners did, was to bring the original books along with neatly photocopied copies of the songs whole-punched in a binder. Try to stay away from those reflective sheet covers if you can.</p>
<p>As far as having cuts, OCU wants to hear more than that (refreshing isn't it!): prepare three whole songs. They don't ask for a 16 or 32 bar cut. They'll ask you to sing your first song, will most likely cut you off then they ask what other two songs you've prepared and they'll tell you to either sing one or both of them. (This was how they ran these past auditions. They could change the format.)</p>
<p>Make sure to follow the basic instructions they post, though. (like bringing original music.) I was talking to students working the auditions, and they were saying how unprofessional auditioners seem when they don't follow those simple requests. Even turning my resume and headshot in to the student who announces auditioners seemed to surprise them. Neither my resume or heashot are outstanding, but they told me how many kids show up with a sloppy list and a picture they obviously took themselves. (lol, with the whole outstretched arm routine. You know what I mean.) It seems obvious, but just know that they appreciate those basic things.</p>
<p>Good luck actingreacting! I think you'll find that all the folks at OCU will make you feel very comfortable!</p>
<p>Thank you for clearing this up!</p>
<p>A question - my D has been accepted academically, but won't audition for Dance Management/Theatre minor until March. She just got a letter from OCU with a nice scholarship. They say you have to return it within just a few weeks. Don't want to lose the money, but does this sound like it's binding on admission? I can call on Monday, but thought one of you might know.</p>
<p>Susan</p>
<p>illinisue - FYI - there is a thread on the musical theatre forum titled "Warning About Merit Scholarships Offered With Deadlines" that might be able to answer your questions in Post #69</p>
<p>Thanks - I found it!</p>
<p>Also, I called the school, and if it's that same January 13th deadline the rest of us had, it's not binding, they just want you to tell them if you decide not to attend the school.</p>
<p>Did anyone do a visit to OCU during the summer months? My family is planning a college tour for early next summer as that's the only time we can do it. I realize it's better to do it during the school year and I will do that for the schools which are close enough but for OCU, Northwestern, and a couple of others, we just can't swing it til summer. I'm wondering if anyone will be there to answer questions or give tours during the summer. Thanks!</p>
<p>Erin, If I were you, I would contact both the admissions office and Mary Mowry in the School of Music to make sure you will see all the right people. During about 4 weeks in June and July they have summer camps going on in the MT area, so someone should be able to help you.</p>
<p>Thanks Ericsmom for your answer to the OCU summer visit (I think you can take over for me! :)).</p>
<p>You absolutely right that you can come visit OCU during the summer months. You'll get the same personal tour as you would anytime of the year. Of course the downside is that you won't be able to meet specific professors or sit in on a class. But Ericsmom is right that in June and July, OCU's Summer Camps take place and you can see some of the teaching methods OCU uses and meet Dr Herendeen, the head of the MT/VP Dept.</p>
<p>You can schedule a visit by visiting the OCU Visitor Services section on the <a href="http://www.tgimatocu.com%5B/url%5D">www.tgimatocu.com</a> web site. Or call 1-800-633-7242 and ask for Visitor Services. If I can help you with anything else, please let me know!</p>
<p>Hi! I am new to this diccussion group, but in reading this group of posts, I have found it to be very helpful. I do have a few questions and am almost embarrased to ask. This is my son's first audition and OCU is also his first choice, so we want to get it right. I think he's ok with song prep and choice, what we're not so sure of, what are the logistic of the day? Also can we do a tour that day too or is that just too much. Any suggestions for the parents while this is going on, or should we just hover in our hotel pacing up and down (ha!). I would appreciate any advice.</p>
<p>My d auditioned for OCU last year (and is now an OCU MT freshman) so I will be glad to share the logistics of her audition day with you. We arrived at the music building early that morning and checked in. She was assigned a time for her acting audition and her music audition. They had an area set up in the same building for some Q&A sessions--one about financial aid, one about the School of Music, etc. They gathered the students together who wanted to do the optional dance leveling (this is really not necessary though as you have the opportunity to level again when you get to the school in August). My d's audition times were late in the day, so they had students available to take you on a campus tour. It is a very long day, especially if you have a late audition, and they were running about an hour behind on the date we were there, but it was well organized and everyone made us feel very welcome. I chose to hang out for most of the day, just because my d wanted me to, but I guess you could leave and come back...it wasn't like some of the schools she auditioned for though, who took the students and told the parents to come back at a certain time! Suggestions...relax and be yourself, they are not looking for perfection, but are looking for potential. Also, make sure you have those originals of the music you will be singing, even though our accompanist chose to play from the photocopies we had prepared, they did check to make sure we had the originals. Also, my d had to leave a headshot and resume with the auditioners during the singing portion, so make sure you have those. If you have any specific questions please feel free to pm me. Good luck to your son for his upcoming auditions!</p>
<p>Kim
(lexasmom)</p>
<p>There is one change this year - no longer doing the dance leveling at the auditions.</p>
<p>Thanks for the info, I do have one more question (well, there will probably be more) what is appropriate dress for this audition. Don't want to be too dressed up or too casual. Thanks</p>
<p>The young men that we saw at OCU auditions last year generally wore a nice shirt and slacks, some had on ties, but we didn't see anyone in a suit. I will ask my d to ask those who got into the program what they wore and get back to you.</p>
<p>Lexasmom</p>