Audition

[holden4]

I've got an audition in less than a month to get into music studies at university.
Anyway, I am not what you would call a good piano player.
I got grade 8 two years ago when I was 17 and since then have moved onto songs that I find more enjoyable. Jazz, such as fats waller- handful of keys.
I love playing songs like this but I seem to have lost the ability to play classical music.
Should I get a music teacher again for a few weeks before audition?
I only know a few classical and romantic pieces to an ok standard.
Songs like Nocturne by Grieg, Op 54, No 4.

Should I play this, or go with some of my jazz ones? Or a bit of both?

Any other tips for the audition?

[pianowolfi]

I've got an audition in less than a month to get into music studies at university.
Anyway, I am not what you would call a good piano player.
I got grade 8 two years ago when I was 17 and since then have moved onto songs that I find more enjoyable. Jazz, such as fats waller- handful of keys.
I love playing songs like this but I seem to have lost the ability to play classical music.
Should I get a music teacher again for a few weeks before audition?
I only know a few classical and romantic pieces to an ok standard.
Songs like Nocturne by Grieg, Op 54, No 4.

Should I play this, or go with some of my jazz ones? Or a bit of both?

Any other tips for the audition?

Yes, please get a good teacher

[peterjmathis]

Yeah, a teacher is probably a good idea.

[mike saville]

What type of course is it that you're applying for? If you can show some ability in areas that the course will cover that will help.

Can you get a copy of the course syllabus? Most Uni's have these online now. You could have a look (good prep for the interview anyway) and see what's required in that. If you have some of those skills then show them off!

[holden4]

Yep, I've had a good look at what they expect. They want grade 6+ so that gives me a little confidence. I will post a few songs on the recording section soon. You will see what I mean by not so good at romantic and classical! lol
I think I will do some jazz and some romantic.