Acceptance/vocal performance /West Chester

cartera45
Tue, 18 Dec 2007 09:24:16 +0000

We didn’t find any other school that does what West Chester does and that is one of the reasons my D chose to audition there early. There is nothing to indicate that they don’t do it this way for each audition day. It requires a lot of planning on their part and things were very well organized. First, they have to receive the university application in time for approval to audition. They don’t call it a formal academic acceptance but they won’t schedule an audition unless you’re qualified for admission. On audition day, you are given a form on which to indicate if you are willing to accept other placements if you don’t score high enough to reach your goal. There are 4 possibilities - performance, music ed, BA in music and undeclared (acceptance to the university with the hopes of re-auditioning after taking music classes.) The theory and aural tests are done first and the tests are scored during the auditions. My D sang 3 songs for 4 voice faculty members who scored her on the spot. Within a few minutes of the audition, she was given a sealed envelope with numeric scores from the adjudicators. After the audition, each student is scheduled for a 15 minute exit interview with a faculty member. That person has the theory and aural skills scores and the student brings in the sealed audition envelope. In the meeting, the faculty member opens the envelope and lets you know if you received high enough scores on all three to be admitted to your desired program or you are offered alternative placement. You must reach a certain number in each of the areas in order to be admitted. Everyone leaves that day with a decision.