<p>Yeah, it does say on the online app to use the format Composer: Title. I was confused about that too. Let me know what you find out, NotMamaRose :-)</p>
<p>Does the online app also ask you to list the works you will perform for your audition and refer to the audition requirements being listed on the website? If so, then you should be listing your selections for song, mono, and piano as THOSE are the audition requirements for MT. The fact that they may say list composer and title may be because this same form is being used for MUSIC applicants. BUT if it asks you to list the works you will perform and you are a MT applicant, it stands to reason they want ALL the works you will perform, and not just your songs. As I shared the pdf file for the paper app, that is what THAT version of the app IS asking for.</p>
<p>OK, folks, here's what I know: we are unable to access the online app as it was before my daughter filled it out because she submitted it a little more than a week ago. On the printed out version (which does look different than it looked when it was online, which they warn you about!), it says to list the works you will perform using the format of composer:title. No mention of what plays the monologues are from, etc. As I said, my D was puzzled about this but followed what they asked for, and mentioned only her two songs. It's too late in the day here to get an answer from the STMD, but if I have time tomorrow, I will call. That way, I can find out if my D needs to send in her monologue choices. I agree with Susan that it does stand to reason that if you are applying for MT, you would need to list your monologues, too, but again, that is clearly (at least to me!) not what they asked for, or they would have said "List what you will perform at the monologue using the format of composer:title for songs and playwright: title for monologues." But the online app does not say that, so ... (By the way, Susan, the application customizes when kid elects "Musical Theatre BFA" as a major and that selection happens BEFORE they ask for what you will be performing.)
In any case, I have talked to parents of Michigan students and those who have applied there and most either didn't list the songs and monologues they planned to do (they wrote "TBA") or else they listed something and then changed it two weeks in advance. While it's important to fill out the application as Michigan wants you to, in my opinion it makes far more sense to spend energy and time on the repertoire list. That is far more time consuming! Good luck everyone, and if I get an answer tomorrow I will post it.</p>
<p>Thanks NMR and Soozie!</p>
<p>NMR....thanks for explaining how that online app worked. One of my students used paper apps and I pasted what those say above. Come to think of it, one of my students applying via the online app, applied for Acting, so different story there. But it is weird how the online app customized when the applicant selects MT BFA and then only directs them about how to list the songs. The paper app asks them to list their audition materials and to refer to the requirements which as you know go beyond songs. Even if you only filled out songs, it would seem to me that a few weeks before the audition, you ought to submit your songs, monos, and piano piece. No problem what you put on the app since you are allowed to change that or notify them of your audition rep later. As you say the Rep List for their specialized resume is the big deal on the app for now. Nothing for you or anyone to worry about as you are allowed to change or submit your audition material selections two weeks in advance and so you can then!</p>
<p>I know that in the past, UM has required a piano piece for their audition, but I don't see that requirement on the UM page. Under "Piano", it says: "The faculty will evaluate your music reading skills and your understanding of rhythmic notation. The ability to read music is an important factor in the evaluation of your application." Does this mean that they have replaced the piano piece with an evaluation of scales, sight reading, etc., or are they evaluating your skills as you play a prepared piece?</p>
<p>I think what they mean is that they will evaluate your music reading skills, etc. during your piano audition. The way it's worded is a bit confusing. If it's the same as last year, you will play your piece and then they may ask you to play another piece that they provide. You should probably call admissions to make sure.</p>
<p>In the case of shows, does one list every song in the show one sang as part of the repertoire list?</p>
<p>On the Repertoire list my D put at the top something like this - 'In addition to songs from lead roles listed on my resume:" Then did the list according to the instructions, which are very specific. It seemed redundant to list all songs for parts you obviously memorized and performed. Not sure if that was okay or not, but that is what she did.</p>
<p>You really just need to post around three or four songs that the role sang.
So, if your D had played Annie in ANNIE, she would list the show, role, etc. and then probably just put “Tomorrow, Maybe, Hard-Knock Life, Anything But You”. She wouldn’t list EVERY song the character sings, just the ones you consider to be the biggest, most important and most recognizable.</p>
<p>^^^While ShelleySings makes a good point, and I realize she is only giving an example to make the point…the example she gives is Annie and I believe that Mich wants the Rep List to be songs primarily worked on during the high school years. For example, my D has played Annie but put none of those songs on her Mich Rep List. She portrayed the role of Annie when she was eleven. Just thought I would bring up that aspect of the rep list, even though that was not Shelley’s point, I don’t think, but her example was one I noticed.</p>
<p>From UMich’s site re: Rep List:</p>
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<p>Am I allowed to mail the resume/rep list separately after submitting my application? (I am also applying to Michigan’s liberal arts school and really need to get the app in, but I’m not done with these yet)</p>
<p>I think so… but you’re taking a chance that it will make it in time for the audition approval review, in the correct application file. My S sent one in separate and when he called the day before his audition, they said they didn’t have it. Then when he tried to give it to the check-in person at the audition… he was told they couldn’t accept it, but he could try to send it in later. So… best bet is to send it in with the rest of the required info. That is our experience anyway. You really don’t want that added stress the day before or of the audition!</p>
<p>Would it be obnoxious to ask to see somebody from here’s rep list from a previous year?</p>
<p>Does anyone know what the purpose of the Repertoire list is? Do they use it during your audition? Does it have any real importance as far as an admission decision?</p>
<p>thiisismegan, i was wondering the same thing?</p>
<p>I called the school to ask this exact question. Basically I was left with the impression that they look at all the types of music you’ve studied in high school and can get a feel for your commitment, style and knowledge of music. </p>
<p>I have also read on cc that the students in the program do not get cd’s to rehease or learn their music. They are given sheet music and it is their responsibility to teach themselves the song.</p>
<p>I have also read on the University of Michigan website for the program that many students want to apply and there is a limited amount of audition spots available. The dept. feels it is necessary to give the audition spots to those applicants who can not only perform well in the audition but also have a chance of a successful audition. Therefore, if an applicant has not done the preparation and studying of their craft it would be a shame to give that student a spot and not have one for a student who has done time and work.</p>
<p>Keep in mind that UMich, unlike many other programs that you can just get an appt. online or by phone, actually screens applicants before granting an audition. From what I have read over the years this weeds through a large percentage of applicants before the audition dates are assigned. With that said, for all schools, apply early, send in all the required material as soon as possible and you should do fine scheduling auditions. People who wait until deadlines are often left out of some auditions.</p>
<p>mom at home is right with regard to the repertoire list - they want to see what kind of music you know and have performed. They will not ask you to sing something from this list at your audition. They may, however, ask you a question regarding a performance you have listed. </p>
<p>With regard to learning music once you are at UMich you are expected to be able to sight read fairly well - and you will improve your skills at doing so in this program. </p>
<p>And yes - they screen applicants before giving you an audition spot. I think in the screening your GPA and test scores are probably the most important factors. I don’t think the repertoire list is important at the screening stage. You might want to call and confirm this. But yes - do not wait too long to apply since the spots fill up! - once they are full they will not consider any more applications.</p>
<p>Yes, I just received my invitation today to audition. I know test scores are a large component. My friend applied for an MT audition last year and he was declined as his test scores were not high enough.</p>