Viola Pre-Screening Results

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I haven’t found a discussion w a similar situation to my own so I thought I’d share. I am a violist who’s been playing for 5 years, am collaborating w the CMPR’s college-level orchestra, and am currently the only pre-college student to an UD and MD professor at the CMPR. I have attended both NEC’s and MSM’s summer programs and have participated in a local internship program called Experencia Sinfonica. I have been a soloist twice and have studied pieces like the Stamitz concerto, Casadesus concerto, Glinka Sonata, Weber Andante e rondo ungarense, etc.

I have applied to the CMPR, Cleveland Institute of Music (CIM), Mannes School of Music(Mann), Manhattan School of Music(MSM), Eastman School of Music (Eas), and New England Conservatory (NEC).

I’ve passed CIM’s and MSM’s prescreenings and am waiting on NEC’s response. Eas and Mann do not require prescreening recordings for the viola.

I was also wondering if anybody might have any idea what my chances are w passing the NEC prescreening?

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My D is also waiting for the prescreen for NEC… I believe they said after 1/6 but it isn’t for viola but French horn. So I am not sure if it will be the same, but for sure after they return from break. Good luck! without seeing your video, it is hard to say chances… they are very competitive but you have some really good options in there if it falls through.

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What is CMPR?

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it’s the conservatory of music of Puerto Rico :slight_smile:

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I think this post reflects a situation that many are in: waiting for results! It’s very difficult. No doubt you will hear after the New Year and break, so in the meantime, distraction is often the best medicine :slight_smile:

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Update: I passed NEC’s prescreenings!! Thank you to all who responded and I hope this post can help other violists/musicians in similar situations

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Congratulations! Good luck with your audition

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