Baldwin-Wallace - Page 3

Kaitrin · 02-05-2008, 06:45 PM

I have to chime in! I auditioned at BW January 26th, and this was the most organized, professionally run, and enjoyable college audition I have experience thus far! The day was extremely organized. Everyone received a sheet upon check in stating exactly when their vocal/acting audition would take place, as well as the time of their piano placement (if they were taking one) and the schedule (very accurate) for the day. This school made auditioning fun!!! I watched the most amazing master class, which I'm pretty sure BWMT09 performed in. I don't know who you are, but the talent I saw was literally mind blowing! It's extremely obvious that this program has great voice teachers! I was so happy to finally find a school where I could rest assured that the vocal training was superb (you just never know... it's scary).

If anyone who's a junior is out there looking for colleges to apply to next year, I'd definitely recommend applying to this school simply for the great audition experience. I was really surprised at how great the MT program was, and I came to the conclusion that the only reason it may be lesser known is because it's younger.

Thanks to this audition day, I was able to give the best audition I have ever given! Having experienced some not-so-great auditions elsewhere (on the schools part, not mine), I really appreciated the efforts BW went through to make the audition day great.

Now, if only I could take the one spot they have open for a blonde soprano ingenue... (okay, yes, I did just go a bit crazy with the gushing)

BWMT09 · 02-05-2008, 07:45 PM

Thanks for that great post Kaitrin, I'm glad you loved BW. I hope you get in!

Happymom08 · 02-05-2008, 11:51 PM

According to BW's web site, the rest of the auditions are for people who want to be put on the waitlist only. Have you made all your offers for this year already? Is your waitlist like Otterbein's with a separate waitlist for each type (blond ingenue, etc etc) or is it a general waitlist and you just go down the line?

BWMT09 · 02-06-2008, 08:06 AM

I just checked the admissions site. The 16th must have just been added cause it has not been on our schedule as an audition date this semester. We have had flood of people applying for the program this year, so I'm assuming that this is why we added a new date. It says waitlist cause the date probably already has as many auditioners as it can fit. Next years class has not been filled out already, we wait until we have seen everyone before we send out acceptance letters.

soozievt · 02-06-2008, 08:33 AM

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Next years class has not been filled out already, we wait until we have seen everyone before we send out acceptance letters.

Do you mean to say that you wait until all auditions are completed before FILLING THE CLASS, but not before sending out some acceptance letters? I think this must be what you mean but your statement may confuse some because B-W doesn't wait until all auditions are completed to send out SOME accepatances, but just waits to fill ALL available slots.....just like many other schools who accept BFA candidates on a rolling basis but do not fill the entire class until auditions are completed. For example, I know someone who was accepted to B-W in the fall. However, like with other BFA programs, B-W would not bother to hold auditions unless they have slots in the class that they have left open. No school holds auditions to earn a spot on a wait list. As BWMT09 says, it must say "waitlist" meaning there is a waitlist to get an audition slot and to be accomodated.

llong39 · 02-06-2008, 10:12 AM

From my understanding, BW admits from its first audition in the fall then waits until all the rest of the auditions are completed to admit the rest of the class.

BWMT09 · 02-06-2008, 01:36 PM

Yes, there are acceptances made in the fall. But all spring acceptances are not made until all spring auditions are finished

FierceMTHopeful · 02-10-2008, 01:12 AM

Okay.
So I just finished my BW audition.
It was the most amazing thing ever.
I felt right at home from the minute I recieved my folder to the second I shut the car door to leave.
Vicki is SO talented, oh my gosh, She greets you as you walk into your audition, I seriously just wanted to hug her she was so nice. She was also wearing UGG boots, and let me tell you, they looked good on her

HAHA!
The atmosphere was totally chill which made the day so very stress free, and all of the students were so professional and nice, it was just fantastic. The master class pretty much made my day. I learned SOO much and I think that it's a fabulous idea to let the prospective students see what a class with a professional (in this case agent/b'way performer) is really like. I really learned a lot from Tim, and all of the students perfroming. I'm pretty sure the BWMT09 was there, but I'm not sure which one he was. The class of 09' rocked it out. Look out in 2009 b'way. Especially for Malika Petty, that girl is FIERCE! So look out. Okay, so anyways, back to the day. After the master class, which was pretty long in my opinion, but really worth it and an overall great learning experience (FOR FREE!) haha, we kind of chilled until the dance.
The dance wasn't too tough, I'm an ok dancer, it was just a little fast for me. But I just loved it and put my personal spin on it, with a huge smile, so I hope I scored some points there.
In all, the day was amazing, and everything that a great MT program audition should be like. As of now B-W is my top choice, over Otterbein, and I think I may be close to getting in to OC.
But, I'm holding out for B-W.
Sorry I wrote a book, but I just wanted to share this great experience with anyone who would want to listen.
To Vicki, Students, and all other Faculty of the program,
KUDOS! And thank you for a WONDERFUL day.
Hope to join you all in the fall!

BWMT09 · 02-10-2008, 03:57 PM

FierceMTHopeful, Thanks for the comments on your experience. I'm glad you liked the program. I Hope you get in.

~Tim

yogaguy28 · 02-15-2008, 12:29 AM

Hey, I have a question. I'm auditioning at BW next week saturday (Feb. 23rd). I'm a transfer student, and I was wondering if transfers get any different treatment in the selection process compared to the undergraduates? Do we have to wait longer for a reply? Are undergrads considered FIRST and then we fill in the gaps? If there's any info about this it would be great!

yogaguy28 · 02-15-2008, 12:33 AM

ALSO - since I am auditioning so late, will that mean there will not be as many spots to fill in the class and therefore not a good of a chance at acceptance?
Baldwin-Wallace is my first choice, can you tell?

BWMT09 · 02-15-2008, 09:18 AM

Yogaguy28,
Transfers are considered the same as graduating seniors. We don't discriminate if you've already had some college. Transfers are normally placed as freshmen, but there have been exceptions. No acceptances have been sent out yet (except for fall auditions) so therefore spots have not filled up. Once next weekends audition is over acceptances will be determined. Good luck next week!

zappos · 02-19-2008, 11:56 AM

Is a Master Class offered at every audition? Will there be one this Saturday?

kyle style · 02-19-2008, 08:47 PM

Zappos,
Yep! There isi a master class at every audition - so you'll get to see our seniors, juniors, & sophomores perform. This Saturday, David Krasner will be coming. He has an agency in NY called "The Mine".

Have a good audition! I won't be singing, but I'll be there.

FierceMTHopeful · 02-19-2008, 10:46 PM

The master class is amazing.
Make sure you really listen to what the guest artist is saying, you can pick up a good chunk of knowledge, at least I did.You're going to love it. I personally thought it was a bit long, but that's probably because I was really tired, so make sure you get a lot of sleep, because you still have the dance audition afterwards!
Good luck to everyone this weekend, have a blast and let your personality shine through! This is the last audition, (I think), so we're one step closer to finding out!!!!!