Admission performing arts

kmcmom13
Wed, 07 Aug 2013 12:33:26 +0000

Vphill, it was different in my son’s case because he had to clear more than the academic screening (which he knew he would clear easily) via the submission of a very detailed portfolio, after which only some of the candidates were invited for interview. The portfolio itself was in effect, the majority of his “audition” (and included live recordings and mixed recordings)…the interview the final phase.

So in his case, very very heavy emphasis was put on his portfolio. We do know other candidates who were declined the interview based on portfolio despite very very high academic stats, and others who were interviewed but not offered admission, so in his program it is difficult to say which would present the bigger obstacle ;)

Somewhere in the admission information for SMTD site, it talks about how in general, most successful candidate will have taken advantage of performing arts opportunities, training, etc. in their community and at a regional level.

But it also points out that it IS POSSIBLE to be admitted without such an extensive background based on your audition/materials. So break a leg, as they say ;)