<p>Out of curiosity is there a minimum score you need to get to be passed on to audition at the convention in March convention? Is it different every year? Is your sccore what determines if you are passed on?</p>
<p>S auditioned at Kentucky prescreen on Sunday. He advanced with a score in the 130s. My understanding from reading the website info, is that each state is allowed to advance a certain NUMBER from their state prescreen, so the percentage - and I’m guessing the score - might vary by state, depending on the number that auditioned. Similar to qualifying National Merit PSAT scores, which do vary state-to-state, and year-to-year.</p>
<p>Each state passes a certain % of auditionees. This year I think the % was 38%. </p>
<p>“in-region” – auditionees that either go to school or are from the screening state, and “out of region” – auditionees that go to school or are from a different state are evaluated separately. So, the top 38% of the “in region” auditionees and the top 38% of the “out of region” auditionees (for states that accept out of region applicants) are passed on to the SETC audition conference from each state. </p>
<p>Because the adjudicators are different from state to state, the passing scores in the top 38% for each state could vary significantly. </p>
<p>The % varies slightly from year to year… If I am remembering correctly it has varied from a high of 42% to a low of 37% over the past 5 years or so. </p>
<p>Thanks for the info - it is definitely helpful. </p>
<p>KatMT is right. It was 38% this year, although I think sometimes it differs by state. Our cut off score in the state I adjudicated was 137. A perfect score is 180. I think our “Top Scorer” hit about 165.</p>
<p>Here is a COPY AND PASTE of a PDF we get as a adjudicators. It is our scoring sheet.</p>
<p>Scoring Scale</p>
<p>Check the</p>
<p>appropriate Box</p>
<p>5 - Outstanding: Highest caliber –only minor improvements could be made</p>
<p>4 - Strong: Work of high caliber - some improvement could be made</p>
<p>3 - Proficient: Work is acceptable, but neither strong nor memorable</p>
<p>2 - Needs Improvement: - significant improvements should be made</p>
<p>1 - Not Acceptable: Requires rethinking/reworking</p>
<p>Choices are specific with clarity of objectives & intentions</p>
<p>Variety of choices are made appropriate to character</p>
<p>Commits to and follows through with choices</p>
<p>Volume is appropriate to the material, space, & character</p>
<p>Articulation & enunciation are clear and un-affected</p>
<p>Vocal Color: Pitch, tone, pace, rate, etc.</p>
<p>Movement is appropriately justified</p>
<p>Movement is integrated naturally & according to character</p>
<p>Movement shows variety & transition</p>
<p>Presence & Command of the Stage</p>
<p>Actor appears focused, relaxed, & natural to character</p>
<p>Dress, Grooming, Etiquette, & Professionalism</p>
<p>Recommendation: Acting Only _______ Acting & Singing ________ Singing Only _______</p>
I’m a newbie…can someone explain how it all works for a high school junior to audition at SETC? Thanks in advance.
@mspamela - Are you already signed up? If not, do so ASAP. My S went 2 years ago as a HS jr. and had a terrific learning experience. Learned a ton and got great feedback on his audition material. Try to go to as much of the convention as you can afford/have time for. HS jrs audition on Friday of the convention (if I remember right). Juniors went in groups of about 30 at a time, for about 50-60ish auditors from college programs, summer intensives, etc. Each auditionee was present for the auditions of the others in his/her group and “call-backs” were posted for later in the day. Call-backs could be from schools/intensives interested in having you attend their program, and often included feedback on what you did right, what you could do better, what to work on as you approach your senior year. There might also be dance call-backs and "regular"call-backs where you would need to present additional material. There is a huge expo with representatives from the colleges/programs where you can ask lots of questions and get info about what they offer/are looking for. Attending the gazillions of workshops offered was probably the biggest plus for attending SETC. Many workshops are “hands-on” presented by the faculty of the programs and others in the business. In some, attendees got the opportunity to get their monologues/song/singing technique “made-over”. I was fortunate enough to attend a few of those and the experience of watching someone (whether HS, college or professional) go from good to fabulous in a matter of minutes was inspiring. If you want more specific info about our experience, just PM me. S is returning to SETC this year as “professional” auditionee, hoping the learning will be as terrific as last time.
Thank you for the quick reply @mom4bwayboy!! I will PM you now. We aren’t signed up yet; I literally JUST read about the auditions tonight!
The D attended as a junior with her school. It was a great experience. She received tremendous feedback and had nothing but positive things to say about her time there.