Rncm audition

Benf2008

Does anyone know what a general audition day would look like?
I thought I knew what to expect but google ai (which I know is unreliable) just told me I'll have to do a speech so now I'm doubting myself.
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yat_ii

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by Benf2008

I attended the RNCM open day and this is what they told me (it was the piano department but I can image the process is similar for all instruments)

They try to make it feel as relaxed, friendly and informal as possible so you don’t get too stressed out (you don’t need to wear concert black if you don’t want to casual clothes are fine haha). They’ll start by asking you to play your pieces (for piano that’s three contrasting pieces lasting approximately 25 minutes). Because they’re busy and need to get through everyone, they will likely cut you off before you finish your piece. This does NOT mean that they didn’t enjoy your playing! Then there will be a short interview where they understand your goals and motivations as a musician (questions to do with what you’re passionate about, what your carer motivations are, what music and what artists you listen to, etc) and a short sight-reading component. You’ll get your result less than a couple weeks later.

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Benf2008

Original post

by yat_ii

I attended the RNCM open day and this is what they told me (it was the piano department but I can image the process is similar for all instruments)
They try to make it feel as relaxed, friendly and informal as possible so you don’t get too stressed out (you don’t need to wear concert black if you don’t want to casual clothes are fine haha). They’ll start by asking you to play your pieces (for piano that’s three contrasting pieces lasting approximately 25 minutes). Because they’re busy and need to get through everyone, they will likely cut you off before you finish your piece. This does NOT mean that they didn’t enjoy your playing! Then there will be a short interview where they understand your goals and motivations as a musician (questions to do with what you’re passionate about, what your carer motivations are, what music and what artists you listen to, etc) and a short sight-reading component. You’ll get your result less than a couple weeks later.