NYU & CAP 21 summer program - Page 4

TheatreGuy120 · 12-12-2005, 11:21 PM

Yeah when I attended my audition, they said they aim for approx. 64 kids. But to get 64 they obviously have to offer more admissions. Now when I attended the summer program at CAP, they told us they generally have 80...40 boys 40 girls. So I am assuming they would offer around 80 spots hoping for 64 to enroll

soozievt · 12-12-2005, 11:50 PM

When my D went to an info. session almost two years ago, they DID say they accept 80 to hopefully yield 64. But this year's freshman class ended up with 80 so more must have taken the offer. So it would not surprise me if they accept less than 80 this time and if they don't yield enough (under 64), then they'd use a waitlist. This same phenomenom is like what happened in the last year or two at UMich.

Susan

CoachC · 12-14-2005, 10:21 AM

To clarify this again -

What happened the last 3 years (current junior, soph, freshman classes) at UM is that they accepted their usual "30 to yield 20." In each of these years, nearly all of those who were admitted accepted. (29 of 30 in the class of 2007, for example). They have accepted the same number of students each year; they have not changed that, although it has been rumored (for the past 2 years) that they will. It may be true that they have deferred more than usual early on because of this phenomenon of "no one saying no," but it may also not be true - only Brent Wagner knows for sure!

soozievt · 12-14-2005, 11:46 AM

Coach, I know this is a NYU thread but your post was NOT what Brent Wagner related last year at UMich auditions. In fact, he talked about changing the admitted number due to that more accepted the offer in the previous year to yield more than they were counting on. A year has gone by so forgive me if I am off by one or two here but he talked about the previous year (now sophs), taking 14 boys to yield 10 and that all 14 accepted, so they have more kids in the class than they had counted on or ideally had preferred. So, for the kids who were auditioning (now are frosh), they likely would accept more like 12 of each sex to yield 10 of each sex and then go to a waitlist if need be. I think even Theatermom who is closer to the situation than I am for sure, has said about 12 girls were accepted last year. One declined and one could not come due to illness (I know of that girl actually). So, if they did the same for boys which is what Brent said they'd likely do (accept about 12 of each), this would not compute to having accepted 30 again last year. My understanding was that last year they would accept about 24 to yield 20 and go to a waitlist after that. This was from Brent's presentation on Jan. 14 audition day this past Jan. You very well may be more "in the know" but I'm just sharing what was told to students and parents at the presentation and what Theatermom, I believe, has also related. Not saying it is correct, of course!

Susan

BE_Kaz · 12-24-2005, 03:29 PM

I'm a junior in highschool in St. louis but I live in Boston. I'm really interested in the CAP 21 Program in NY. I looked up on the internet on the CAP21 website and it said that it was about $3,000 for the program. Does that cover food or is that simply the cost for the classes? I saw that you either are a near by Ny resident or you stay at Tisch or NYU. I'm 17 (18 on July 1st) and NYU looks like where I should stay if I get accepted. Since its already fairly expensive, i'm afraid it will cost too much staying at NYU. Does anyone know the costs for staying at NYU during the summer program? How difficult is it to get into the program? I saw that a lot of 16 year old get turned down, but since I'm 17 it slightly easier. Is there a lot of competition for getting in as a guy? Do they have more basses or tenor?- thanx if anyone can help me out!

TheatreGuy120 · 12-24-2005, 04:07 PM

That price is just for the program. If you live in an NYU dorm over the summer, you have the option of getting a meal plan, so thats a way to pay for food. If you attend the CAP program, you have to find your own housing and you are not guaranteed housing, so make sure you apply for summer housing as soon as they start accepting applications.

here is a link to the rates for summer housing http://www.nyu.edu/summer/housing/application_rates.php

It is a competative program to get into, but they mainly look for potential. There seemed to be a pretty even mix of bass/baritone and tenors. There seemed to be a good mix of everything. Level of dance experience, acting, and voice types.

If you have any other questions, message me. I will gladly answer any questions about the program.

mcmallen · 12-31-2005, 03:56 PM

Hi! I'm a junior from Boston MA and auditioning for CAP (pre-college) this year after doing BTP a year ago. I was wondering if I could get some answers on how the audition works and some other info on the program itself, like how many students are accepted to the pre-college program. There isnt much information on the website and I'de love to hear from some people who have done CAP before. Thanks! mc

TheatreGuy120 · 12-31-2005, 06:37 PM

The audition is pretty simple. When you call to schedule your audition, you tell them the day you want and if it is available, then they will say "How does 1 pm sound?" or something like that. It's all individual auditions. So you get there at the time they tell u on the day. Once there, you will sign in and they will tell you which studio to go to. So u sit out and wait for them to call you in. You go in, sing, mono, and then they ask you a few questions. Nothing really taxing. Mine were like...what are your plans of living if accepted into the program. (Sidenote...if you are applying, go ahead and apply for NYU summer housing and then cancel if you dont get in or dont go, b/c I missed the deadline for NYU housing by a day and I had to go through this other place, which kind of sucked!) But yeah...anyways. With the actual program itself, I don't know how many were accepted, but 64 attended, which is around how many they like to have in the normal NYU/CAP program. If you have any more questions, just PM me, I would be more than willing to answer any questions you may have.

BE_Kaz · 01-03-2006, 01:56 AM

Does anyone have suggestion of ballads for a tenor II/baritone for the CAP 21 audition?

TheatreGuy120 · 01-03-2006, 09:44 AM

"I'd rather be sailing" from A New Brain
"What more Can I say" from Falsettos
"Lonely Town" from On The Town

I can't think of any more off the top of my head, but those are three really beautiful songs!!

BE_Kaz · 01-03-2006, 03:35 PM

Thanks. I'll give them a try in my voice lessons.

chrisnoo · 01-03-2006, 03:38 PM

here is what i used (its done now, im in so maybe it will help...)

different from honk...totally obscure, but a great song

BE_Kaz · 01-03-2006, 05:16 PM

Thanks. Oh yeah, how long until you know whether you've made it or not after the audition? Do they tell you up front?, a week?, a month?

TheatreGuy120 · 01-03-2006, 06:16 PM

I auditioned on a saturday and I had received and email by tuesday saying that my letter of acceptance was in the mail. I received an official letter on like thursday. But it was a pretty quick turn around. Some of my friends just got a letters though. I'd say you hear within a week or so. It's like rolling admissions.

Mikksmom · 01-03-2006, 06:16 PM

Anyone that did the program and got housing through NYU- would you recommend the air-conditioned "apartment style living" or the non-air conditioned (cheaper) "dorm style living", which includes a meal plan?