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Offline holden4

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Audition
on: March 28, 2010, 12:15:13 AM
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?

Offline pianowolfi

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Re: Audition
Reply #1 on: March 28, 2010, 12:31:04 AM
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 :)

Offline peterjmathis

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Re: Audition
Reply #2 on: March 28, 2010, 12:18:05 PM
Yeah, a teacher is probably a good idea.
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Offline mike saville

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Re: Audition
Reply #3 on: March 30, 2010, 11:22:18 AM
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!

Offline holden4

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Re: Audition
Reply #4 on: March 31, 2010, 02:02:38 PM
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. :D
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