Hello!
I’m preparing for in-person auditions for a combination of MT and Vocal Performance Musical Theater programs, and several of them have sight reading sections. Ex: Emerson, NYU Steinhardt, Manhattan School of Music, University of Northern Colorado.
I was in a chamber and jazz choir all four years of high school, and so I’ve done quite a bit of ear training and solfege work, and I’ve been drilling sight reading major scales on Sight Reading Factory.
I was wondering if any current MT or VP MT students had any input on the level of difficulty of sight reading in auditions, and how much it affects your admission decisions. I’m gaining confidence and feel like I’ll be fine, but I’d love to know what your experience was/get any guidance you offer. Should I be prepared for minor keys, weird time signatures, or accidentals?
Thanks so much for your input, in advance 