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Introduce yourself, explain where you are from, and why you want to attend Boston Conservatory at Berklee. 1 minute

Two contrasting songs, 32 bars each requirement. Time limit: 2 minute maximum (1 minute per song, approximately).

One upbeat contemporary (postwar) monologue, in your age range. Time limit: 1 minute maximum.

1 minute wildcard audition piece

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two contrasting songs 32 bars

No live accompaniment. Bring a track

two contrasting monologues one classic one contemporary (4 minute maximum for both togther)

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Prepare two short, contrasting monologues from plays. The monologues must be memorized and should be performed in the context of the entire play. The monologues should be no longer than 90 seconds each. Do not choose from historic styles, such as Shakespeare, and verse or poetry. Avoid dialects.

Voice–upload 2

Prepare two musical theatre songs of at least 32-bars each with a 2-4-bar piano introduction. Both songs must be memorized, and one should be written before 1965. Sing with recorded or live accompaniment, not a cappella.

Dance–upload 1 or 2

1. Required for all applicants: present a 30-60 second clip of yourself moving/dancing. Your full body should be in view at all times. You may choose a cut from a musical or a dance performance in which you participated, or record something original. Any style is acceptable: musical theatre, ballet, jazz, tap, hip-hop, etc.  Wear appropriate dance attire that will show clean line.

2. Optional, for applicants with dance training: execute a set of plies, tendues, grand battements, and pirouettes. Straightforward, simple exercises are preferred. (side view is best)

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No Prescreen???
November 15 early scholar
February 1 Regular

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Acting: Prepare and memorize a monologue that is up to two minutes in length from a modern play (comedy or drama) by a character fairly close to your own age. This should not be taken from a musical.

Voice: Prepare and memorize two short songs (approximately two minutes each) of contrasting styles, moods, and time periods (a ballad and an up-tempo number). Both songs must be from musicals; cuts are acceptable.

Dance: Present a dance segment that demonstrates your aptitude for serious dance study. The recording should include evidence of jumping and turning abilities; awareness of body position, direction, and line; rhythmic sensibilities; and appropriate stylistic elements and performance qualities relative to your background and training, if applicable. Students should wear appropriate dance attire, and the video should be a full-body shot, approximately one minute in length. Video segments of students dancing in productions are not acceptable

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~1 minute cut from any broadway musical theatre cannon any era

~Must have accompaniment (live or taped)

~EARLY ACTION  August 3- October 7

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~Two contasting Contemporary monologues (post 1950) ONE COMEDY ONE DRAMA

~2 1 minute or less cuts of 1 pre 1965 and 1 post 1965 broadway cannon songs

~THEORY ASSESSMENT SOMETIMES

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NO PRESCREENS!

Applications open November 1 and close December 1

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~2 contrasting 32 bar cuts

~If auditioning at CCM, Accompaniment Provided. If not, then accompaniment is needed (BRING A SPEAKER!)

~1 minute monologue any style or era

~Q&A session

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~JANUARY 6 APPLICATION DUE

~DECEMBER 1 MERIT SCHOLARS DUE

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~2 one minute contrasting contemporary monologues

~Interview

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One classical or art song in any language

One classic Music Theater piece written prior to 1970

One contrasting Music Theater piece of the applicant’s choice

Two contrasting monologues

The two selections together should not exceed three minutes in total time. The monologues are to come from published plays. Monologues from musicals, television, or other mediums are not allowed.

FULL SONGS

ACCOMPANIMENT PROVIDED

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PRESCREEN SUBMITTED AUGUST 1 - SEPTEMBER 30 -- WILL RECEIVE DECISION BY OCTOBER 12
PRESCREEN SUBMITTED OCTOBER 1- NOVEMBER 30 -- WILL RECEIVE DECISION BY JANUARY 7
PRESCREEN SUBMITTED NOVEMBER 30  - FEBRUARY 1 - WILL RECEIVE DECISION ON A ROLLING BASIS

Acting: A memorized monologue no longer than one minute from a contemporary script.
- Voice: Two contrasting vocal pieces (no longer than one minute each).
o One ballad, one uptempo. One of your songs must be written prior to 1970. Please use live or recorded accompaniment.
- Dance: 30-60 seconds of dance, in whatever dance discipline you are most comfortable with: tap, jazz, ballet, modern, African, hip hop, lyrical, contemporary.  No barre work.  Please stick to vocabulary and steps you are familiar with and can execute well. We just want to see where you are in your dance training. Give us a minute of what will show us YOU through your dance.
OPTIONAL "Wildcard" Video - What else would you like us to know about you? What makes you unique?

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A one minute monologue from a contemporary American or British script. (No dialects, please)
- Two contrasting vocal selections (no longer than one minute each) - One ballad, one uptempo. One selection must be written prior to 1970.
* This can be the same material you submitted for your video pre-screen or it can be completely different.

Students who audition in person should also be prepared to dance. All in person auditions include ballet and jazz dance components.

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APPLICATION DUE JANUARY 1

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Two contrasting monologues — both contemporary
from around 1900 to now. Each monologue must be under 90 seconds in length.

One 32-bar cut must be from the published musical theatre canon (Any Era)

One 32-bar cut may be from either musical theatre or a published contemporary piece (any style)

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A video clip of you performing your monologue - under 90 seconds from a contemporary, published, full-length play

Video clips of two, one-minute song selections (with accompaniment and as separate files) – contrasting could mean a difference in style and/or vocal range

An optional solo dance video clip featuring you as a dancer in a show, competition, or other solo dance performance

An optional "wild card" video or media clip - this can be ANYTHING you want: a special skill, interesting story about yourself, passion speech, etc.

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At your callback audition, you will present your monologue. The faculty may give you adjustments or other direction on these at your audition.

You will also present both of your song selections for the faculty. Have 16-bar cuts of these ready should the faculty request a shorter version. You are required to have sheet music to supple the accompanist for on-campus auditions. For Chicago and Los Angeles auditions, you'll use recorded accompaniment.

Half of the audition will be a dance call consisting of ballet, jazz, and tap - bring appropriate shoes and attire.

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Prepare two short, contrasting monologues from plays (not from monologue books). Neither may exceed 90 seconds. Each monologue must be memorized and should be performed in the context of the entire play. The emphasis is on simple reality. Applicants may present one or both monologues, and the faculty panel will determine which will be presented. Choose monologues that are appropriate for your age and experience, avoiding pieces that may be inappropriate because of language or situation. Do not choose from historic styles, such as Shakespeare, and verse or poetry. Avoid dialects.

Voice

Prepare two selections of musical theatre repertoire that contrast in style and decade of composition, at least one of which must be a song submitted as part of your prescreening. Each cut may be up to 32 bars each, but should not exceed 60 seconds in length and must be memorized. In addition, please have the full version of your audition songs as well as any other performance-ready musical theatre or pop repertoire.

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Students who complete their final audition in person may present the same monologue and songs chosen for the prescreening submission, or they may choose new materials in the same format. The songs MUST contrast with one another, and for women, one song must show the legitimate (non-belting) voice.