<p>Lencias, I saw your stats and background from the link in your op. You’ve done much of what a typical music undergrad would do, yet what appears to be lacking is formal training and instruction, and a progression of increasing higher level summer immersion, ensemble and performance participation.</p>
<p>Now, having said that, you’re looking at a major that is more closely related to composition than performance, yet many of the experiences are overlapping. I hope some posters with similar experiences to yours will add to what I tell you. My own experiences with son were from a classical performance standpoint.</p>
<p>One of the reasons I directed you to BassDad’s thread was to give you an overview of the processes and intricacies involved in music school admits. It’s not all grades and stats. </p>
<p>Take a look at the Berklee application page, and the audition requirements. While not specifically stated, it APPEARS that entry to the film scoring program is contingent upon an audition, which in your case is voice. Read through the requirements. It’s conceivable that the standard for this MAY be less stringent than what Berklee might require in a candidate for a vocal based performance degree program, there is no way of knowing this without specifically inquiring. Perhaps there is a portfolio submission for this major as well, that may carry weight. I would urge you to check with Berklee directly. Perhaps some of the current Berklee admits from the Master Acceptance list thread <a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/1062479427-post841.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/1062479427-post841.html</a> might weigh in with their own experience at auditions. You may wish to pm some directly. </p>
<p>I’d suggest you begin private instruction with a quality professional versed in the genre and technique suggested under Berklee’s audition rep, but would also caution you that limiting yourself to this specific type of rep might limit your prep at other schools on your list that may require more classical audition repertoire. I’m not qualified or knowledgeable enough to begin where to begin for vocal instruction. Others here are, and might suggest alternatives to my advice. By all means heed it.</p>
<p>One of the issues you face is knowing if you are in fact competitive. This is an issue many aspiring music students face. It’s impossible to assess talent via an internet forum, but in the case of instrumentalists, vocalists, and comp aspirants, often by looking at the years of private study, competitions, ensemble/performance experience and types and competitiveness of summer immersion programs, it is far easier to gauge a RELATIVE level of both skill and talent. Exposure to a wide base of peers on a regional and national (and international) level is often a fair indicator of current ability and future potential.</p>
<p>Now having said that, there are those that are self taught, with limited experience and formal training that are exceptionally talented. You may or may not be in that category. Just be aware that you will be facing tough competition.</p>
<p>Go through the admission and audition criteria of the other schools on your list, and some of the alternatives offered. Get a feel for what each requires from an audition (or submission) standpoint. Target your choices based on your own experiences, and don’t put all your eggs in one basket.</p>