An Alpha School of Music representative will contact you to schedule an audition once ALL your documents have been received and your application has been processed. Click here for the application checklist.
The audition consists of two parts:
Part 1. Perform two prepared pieces/songs on your primary instrument.
Part 2. Complete a short aural skills assessment which tests your ability to hear, understand and recreate musical elements—such as pitch, rhythm, and harmony—solely by listening.
Prepared pieces.
- The two pieces/songs must be from contrasting genres. All genres and styles of music are welcomed (e.g., reggae, R&B, ska, rocksteady, dancehall, folk, Country and Western, gospel, calypso, classical, jazz, blues, ballad)
- Each piece/song should be at least 2 minutes in length. The two pieces/songs should not exceed 10 minutes combined.
- All the pieces/songs must be performed on your primary instrument.
- Choose pieces/songs you are comfortable playing, which highlight your musical strengths.
- If you have the ability to improvise, this should be demonstrated in your performance.
Aural skills assessment.
You will be given a short assessment which may include pitch matching, singing short musical phrases, clapping rhythms or sight-reading.
What to carry to the audition?
Please carry your own instrument, drumsticks and brushes, instrument cables, effects , extra strings, valve oil etc.
An amplifier, piano and drum set will be provided.
Special needs.
Please let us know if you require special accommodations for auditions at least one week prior to your audition date.
Contact. Samantha Williams, 876-561-4184 (WhatsApp)
