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A D M I S S I O N S / DI P L OM A A D M I S S I O N R E QU I R E M E N T S / P O T E N T I AL I N AR T I S T I C TAL E N T AN D C R E AT I VI T Y

POTENTIAL IN ARTISTIC TALENT AND CREATIVITY

SCHOOL OF ARTS MANAGEMENT, DANCE & THEATRE SCHOOL OF MUSIC

THEATRE Audition Monologue MUSIC Individual works should be clearly indexed on both the
CD and accompanying documentation. All recordings
Diploma in Theatre (English Drama) You would be asked at the Audition to select one out of Diploma in Music
Diploma in Theatre (Mandarin Drama) three pieces of dramatic texts to perform. Time would Diploma in Music Teaching should be clearly labelled with your name and the title of
the piece on both the CD and its cover. Portfolios will be
be given to you to prepare for the performance. Through
You are required to attend an Audition. The Audition returned to you immediately at the end of the Audition or
consists of three sections – Workshop, Audition your performance of the monologue, assessors will Audition mailed back to you after the Audition period upon request.
Monologue and Interview. evaluate your: You are required to attend an entrance Audition Though live Auditions are preferred, applicants who
• Ability to perform a dramatic text – comprehension,
• You are not required to prepare an Audition piece of approximately 15 minutes on your intended are unable to attend a live Audition may submit a video
prior to the Audition characterisation and creativity principal study. recording for their Audition. If they pass this round, an
• Physical skills – presence on stage, spatial awareness, Interview via Skype/Facetime/Video Conference with
• You are required to report to the Audition venue Non-pianists are advised to bring along their own
30 minutes earlier to register physical range, movement vocabulary and physical accompanist for the Audition. If necessary, please contact applicants will be arranged by the Student Admissions
portrayal of character Office. Applicants will be tested on their sight-reading
• The Audition may take up to three hours the Student Admissions Office for a list of accompanists.
• Vocal skills – projection, clarity, range and tone and aural awareness during the Interview.
• Wear comfortable clothing that allows for ease Applicants are required to make arrangements with the
of movement accompanists directly for practice sessions and payment.
Interview An accompanist fee is payable at S$100, and includes a Guidelines for Video Recording:
45-minute rehearsal along with the Audition.
Workshop You are expected to discuss why you want to study • The recording should be a clear and accurate
theatre during the Interview. You will be reviewed based The Audition consists of the following: representation of your playing. Do not edit the audio/
You are expected to participate enthusiastically in on your: video of your recording
the improvisation exercises and theatre games of the • Performance of two contrasting works of your choice • The camera should be stationary for the performance
workshop. Through your participation in the workshop, • Existing knowledge of and experience in theatre and/ • Sight-reading of each work
you will be evaluated based on your: or performance • Aural awareness
• Personality traits • The video should show the performer in full body
• Openness to improvisation and willingness to • Short Interview with the Audition panel about your if possible
work with others • Innovation and creativity musical experiences, interests and your ambitions
• Vocal response in an improvisation – projection, for future studies and career A minimum of ABRSM Grade V Theory* is required.
Applicants who do not present documentary evidence
range, tone and clarity Composers should submit a portfolio of at least two, of having obtained the qualification are also required
• Physical response in an improvisation – but not more than five, contrasting examples of your to sit for the Music Theory Test.
expressiveness, spontaneity and range compositions. Do submit your portfolio one week in
advance of your scheduled Audition. You may submit The paper will test the following areas at a level similar
your work as written scores, recordings or a to ABRSM Grade V:
combination of the two. • Rhythm
Please ensure that your written music is clear and • Clefs and transposition
legible, and that you include full details, where necessary, • Scales and intervals
of instrumentation, scoring, and performance details. Do • Harmony
not send Sibelius files unless they are accompanied by • Musical terms and signs
PDF files of the same material. Recordings should either • Composition of a simple eight-bar melody
be on a CD or DVD, or in a file format that can be read in * Further information about the requirements of ABRSM
VLC or Windows Media Player. Grade V Theory can be found at www.abrsm.org

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