MUSIC THEATRE AUDITION POLICIES

Each year, College of Music, Mahidol University offers 4 audition dates. Please check www.music.mahidol.ac.th for the updates.

The Music Theatre Department offers a three-part audition process for potential candidates. Each candidate has the opportunity to present a live audition that represents his/her abilities in singing, dancing and acting.

1.Taped accompaniments or a capella performances are not acceptable.

2.Candidates should provide their own pianist.

3.Candidates may be asked to sing all or part of their prepared repertoire.

The faculty will speak with applicants about their academic and performance experience, immediate and long-term goals, and expectations of the program. The candidate will have the opportunity to ask questions about the program, university, and community.

 

Young Artist Music Program Audition

The Vocal Audition: Candidates must prepare three pieces to include the following:

1. One classical selection; an aria or art song not in English.
2. One ballad (slow music theatre selection with a sustained vocal line).
3. One up-tempo (fast music theatre selection that provides a contrast in rhythm, mood, characterization, style and approach). It may show special skills such as comic timing, dramatic flair, ability with patter, or, for women, the "belt" voice

 

Undergraduate Music Theatre (B.M.) Audition

The Vocal Audition: Candidates must prepare three pieces to include the following:

1. One classical selection; an aria or art song not in English.
2. One ballad (slow music theatre selection with a sustained vocal line).
3. One up-tempo (fast music theatre selection that provides a contrast in rhythm, mood, characterization, style and approach). It may show special skills such as comic timing, dramatic flair, ability with patter, or, for women, the "belt" voice

The Acting Audition: Candidates may prepare a monologue in English under 2 minutes or they will participate in improvisatory acting exercises during the audition.
The Dance Audition: A brief combination will be taught to the candidate to assess movement ability.

 

Graduate Music Theatre (M.M) Audition*

A Bachelor's Degree in music or related field from an accredited college or university is suggested. Students who do not hold a music degree must show evidence of substantial course work and/or experience in music.

*If a Master of Music candidate shows deficiencies in voice, acting, dance or music theatre literature, additional courses may be required to insure the student’s success in advanced studies.
The Vocal Audition: Candidates must prepare six pieces to include the following:

Two Classical Selections, preferably in a foreign language

1. One operatic or oratorio aria
2. One art song not in English.

Four Contrasting Music Theatre Selections

3. One selection should be a ballad (slow with a sustained vocal line).
4. One selection should be up-tempo (fast and provide a contrast in rhythm, mood, characterization, style and approach). It may show special skills such as comic timing, dramatic flair, ability with patter, or, for women, the "belt" voice.
5. One music theatre song written before 1970.
6. One music theatre song written after 1970.

The Acting Audition: Candidates must prepare a monologue in English under 2 minutes and participate in improvisatory acting exercises during the audition.
The Dance Audition: A brief combination will be taught to the candidate to assess movement ability.