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"Master Teachers at youngARTS Week provided insight and inspiration that changed the way I think about both music and my life.
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- Amy Chen |
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 MUSIC – HARPSICHORD REQUIREMENTS
Participants are required to submit a videotaped audition which must include the following – in this order:
1. & 2. Two sonatas by D. Scarlatti; or one sonata by Soler and one sonata by D. Scarlatti.
3. An entire work, such as a suite from Handel, Bach or Purcell; or a Kuhnau Biblical sonata, a C.P.E. Bach sonata or a J.S. Bach toccata; or the aria and three variations from the Goldberg Variations, or the aria and three variations in the Italian Style, BWV. 989.
4. A short work such as Couperin's La Fleurie, Les Trois Mains, Le Tic-Toc-Choc, La Bersan, Le Reveille-Matin, Le Bavolet Flottant; or Rameau's Les Niais de Sologne, La Poule, Les Cyclopes; or Daquin's Le Coucou L'Hirondelle.
5. Another short work as specified in #3.
6. A 20th century composition published during or after 1950 (preferably works written after 1975).
Participant's audition should display a full range of technical skill and interpretive ability. It is preferable to present works by a variety of composers. All repeats must be omitted.
Click here to see the repertoire used by recent winners in Music.
REQUIREMENTS FOR CONTENT OF MUSIC DVD or VHS AUDITION:
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Don'ts
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Record your audition in the order listed above using a NEW VHS cassette or DVD.
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Do not submit a mini-DV, mini cassette or VCD. |
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Announce your audition in the following manner: "My ARTS ID# is 08009999/201." (You will receive your ARTS ID# once you have completed the registration process). Also include the names and composers on the content cards inside the DVD/VHS case/box.
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Do not state your name or place it in or on the video/DVD box/case. Do not make any other comments. |
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Use a fixed point of view for your camera with the student auditioning being the main focus. Shoot straight on, leaving the camera in one location.
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Do not pan, move the camera, or follow the musician. Camera may be no closer than waist up. |
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Use a good quality microphone and check for good balance and blend. Edits between movements and pieces are allowed.
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Do not edit within the song. No sound enhancements are allowed.
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Submit your audition materials according to the official mailing requirements.
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Do not submit pre-recorded live performances, such as recitals or concerts. |
Recommendations
- There should be short pauses between selections.
- Test your recordings before submitting for judging.
- Test your VHS tape of DVD on a standard VHS/DVD player.
- Tapes or DVD’s that cannot be played will be disqualified.
NOTE: Videotapes/DVD's will not be returned. Participants should make and keep copies of all materials submitted. NFAA is not responsible for submissions lost or damaged in the mail. |
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