WP Audition Workshop 2023
Saturday, November 18th, 2023 | 9:00a-2:00p | Shea Center
About the Workshop
- Designed to assist high school juniors/seniors and those who wish to transfer from any community college who plan to audition for university-level music programs, either to be music majors or to get into an ensemble/receive a scholarship.
- Open to woodwind and brass players, percussionists, pianists and vocalists
- Informational sessions over topics such as repertoire selection, preparation, stage presentation and more!
- Masterclass performance opportunities for all participants
- Hosted and led by WP's woodwind, brass, percussion, voice and piano faculty.
- Pianists will be provided for vocal participants. Woodwind, brass, percussion need not use piano accompaniment.
Clinicians
- Dr. Carl Bolleia, piano
- Dr. Lauren Fowler-Calisto, voice
- Dr. Carol Frierson-Campbell, brass/music education
- Professor Hannah Comia, piano
- Dr. Christopher Herbert, voice
- Dr. Teresa Purcell-Giles, flute/woodwinds
Schedule
all events take place in Shea 103
8:15-9:00 am- Check-in/On-site Registration/Meet & Greet w/ Faculty
9:00 a- Welcome & Introductions
9:15 a- 20-minute Sessions w/ 5-minute Transitions- Rotating Presenters*
- Session 1: 9:15-9:35 (Announcing and Presenting Yourself, Chris Herbert)
- Session 2: 9:40-10:00 (What Jurors Look and Listen For, Teresa Purcell-Giles)
- Session 3: 10:05-10:25 (It’s the Day of My Audition: What to Know, Do and Expect, Teresa Purcell-Giles)
10:30 a- WP Faculty & Student Showcase Recital
11:00 a- Transition to Lunch
11:15 a- Lunch n’ Learn
- Boxed lunch provided by WP Music Dept.
- Panel Discussion w/ Faculty & Moderator over Auditions
- Topics- Choosing repertoire, stage presence, attire, majors/double-majors, scholarships, etc
- Students may submit questions to be answered by panel about topics ranging from audition details to navigating scholarships to admission and curriculum.
12:00 p- Break/Transition/Warm-Up
12:30 p- Area Seminar/Masterclass (WW/Brass/Percussion/Voice/Piano)
- Area-specific discussion of topics pertinent to auditioning on each instrument
- Students can opt in/out of mock auditions upon online registration
2:00 p- ADJOURN
- Faculty/Staff available to answer further questions about WP Music, application process and auditions.
Questions About this Event?
Email Dr. Teresa Purcell-Giles @ purcellgilest@wpunj.edu
Registration is free, but required! Deadline is Wednesday, November 15th, 2023 at 11:59 PM.
ConNECT WITH Us
Director of Bands
Music Admissions
Mailing Address
300 Pompton Rd.
Wayne, NJ 07470