conservatory tests in Europe or the US. how to pass?

[b.piano]

Hi everybody!!

I was just wonering about the conservatory test (I mean the first one. the one you do to be accepted as a student there).. how does it go? what should you know?& what should you play??? if anyone is interested I'll tell you about the test in the fne arts institute- music depatrment in Erbil- Kurdistan.Iraq..

& is there any age that you should less than- to study there???

[zheer]

& is there any age that you should less than- to study there???

   A lot of these guys and garlz on this forum are students of conservatory. Some conservatoryeeezzz are good and some are not. Though i do get the impression that conservatory in the USA, is possibly the worst and most horrible place to study piano on earth, unless you are chineeezz Jewish or Americano.
     Here in the UK, if a student of piano is serious about music, the entery requirment is very straight forward, basic qualification ( you know school). Plus music theory and music practical  , they will need to see relevant qualification ect ect.
    I wonted to study piano, but i got rejected a number of times, anyway judging by a number of these so called music graduates, who are mostly homosexual, stuck -up and pianfully racist. I would recomend Uni, and privat lessons . Good luck.
                 

[amelialw]

these are the standard qualifications

1 etude by Chopin, Scarabian or Moszkowski
1 Bach Prelude and Fugue and Concert Piece
1 Classical Sonata
1 20th Century Piece

[zheer]

these are the standard qualifications

1 etude by Chopin, Scarabian or Moszkowski
1 Bach Prelude and Fugue and Concert Piece
1 Classical Sonata
1 20th Century Piece

        Ammmmmm well, yes and no. As far as i know ,prior to audition as you apply to the consevatory or uni, one not only needs the ability to perform standard composition from the classical,romantic and 20th century pieces. It is also essential to have passed various examination related to piano playing, or a CV listing various concerts one has participated in.

[pianowelsh]

Im not chinese, jewish , gay or racist! but I did attend a UK conservatory... All ask for a minimum of Grade 8 ABRSM (see their website) this must be passed with distinction (usually some years before auditioning).  Most ask for a minimum of 2 good A-levels (exams taken by 18 year olds in UK schools)..There is nearly always a harmony paper to sit and often an aural paper plus an essay question which you do on the day of your public audition.  This usually consists of scales and sightreading..minimum of 2 contrasting pieces for undergraduate (some schools have prescribed lists!) and a short interview with the head of department and at least one other faculty member.

It should be borne in mind these are usually the minimum requirements.  Most people who are accepted are of a much higher level and have 3/4 good A-levels..sometimes a performing diploma and performance experience at festivals and competitions.  The key components are how well you play on the day and how you can express yourself in interview..most colleges will waive some academic qualifications if they like you and your playing well enough.

[b.piano]

Im not chinese, jewish , gay or racist! but I did attend a UK conservatory... All ask for a minimum of Grade 8 ABRSM (see their website) this must be passed with distinction (usually some years before auditioning).  Most ask for a minimum of 2 good A-levels (exams taken by 18 year olds in UK schools)..There is nearly always a harmony paper to sit and often an aural paper plus an essay question which you do on the day of your public audition.  This usually consists of scales and sightreading..minimum of 2 contrasting pieces for undergraduate (some schools have prescribed lists!) and a short interview with the head of department and at least one other faculty member.

It should be borne in mind these are usually the minimum requirements.  Most people who are accepted are of a much higher level and have 3/4 good A-levels..sometimes a performing diploma and performance experience at festivals and competitions.  The key components are how well you play on the day and how you can express yourself in interview..most colleges will waive some academic qualifications if they like you and your playing well enough.

ok Thanks a lot I'll check the website coz here we don't have the Level thing!! guys I have great news!! I'll get summer training  by an American teacher starting on saturday!!! I may play with the orchestra LOL

[franz_]

these are the standard qualifications

1 etude by Chopin, Scarabian or Moszkowski
1 Bach Prelude and Fugue and Concert Piece
1 Classical Sonata
1 20th Century Piece

Here (in Belgium) it is something like that yes.

[zheer]

ok Thanks a lot I'll check the website coz here we don't have the Level thing!! guys I have great news!! I'll get summer training  by an American teacher starting on saturday!!! I may play with the orchestra LOL

  We are happy for you.

[teosoleil]

Im not chinese, jewish , gay or racist! but I did attend a UK conservatory... All ask for a minimum of Grade 8 ABRSM (see their website) this must be passed with distinction (usually some years before auditioning).  Most ask for a minimum of 2 good A-levels (exams taken by 18 year olds in UK schools)..There is nearly always a harmony paper to sit and often an aural paper plus an essay question which you do on the day of your public audition.  This usually consists of scales and sightreading..minimum of 2 contrasting pieces for undergraduate (some schools have prescribed lists!) and a short interview with the head of department and at least one other faculty member.

It should be borne in mind these are usually the minimum requirements.  Most people who are accepted are of a much higher level and have 3/4 good A-levels..sometimes a performing diploma and performance experience at festivals and competitions.  The key components are how well you play on the day and how you can express yourself in interview..most colleges will waive some academic qualifications if they like you and your playing well enough.

Sorry for necrobumping, but what? Is that true, can someone verify? That sounds a little too iffy, imo. Im from the US and Ive looked at the websites for many schools (RCollegeM, RCM, Guildhall, etc.) And they dont list ABRSM  as requirements, and I always thought those were just measurement /progress types, not "official "tests.

[slane]

Sorry for necrobumping, but what? Is that true, can someone verify? That sounds a little too iffy, imo. Im from the US and Ive looked at the websites for many schools (RCollegeM, RCM, Guildhall, etc.) And they dont list ABRSM  as requirements, and I always thought those were just measurement /progress types, not "official "tests.

iffy? YOu mean ABRSM are iffy? Not at all. They are exams with specific regulations and requirements.
The conservatory here in Adelaide requires grade 7-8 AMEB, which is about the same level as ABRSM, but they also hold an audition. So grade 7-8 repertoire would seem to be the standard required for conservatories. I think you can download the ABRSM syllabus from their website to give you an idea of what that might be.