Go.CPS Music and Visual Art Auditions

What

Go.CPS Music and Visual Art Auditions

When

12/14/2019, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Use the doors off of the Archer Ave lot in the back of the school, also known as the ‘Park Entrance’
Parking is available in the Archer Ave lot
Curie is also accessible from: CTA Orange line - Pulaski stop & CTA bus routes - 53A (Pulaski) or 62 (Archer)
Students will be seen in the order that they arrive. Families should be prepared to wait.
It is recommended that families arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled registration time.
Parents and guardians will have a designated waiting space while the student is auditioning. Families are not allowed in audition rooms. Families will wait in the designated waiting space for their student.
Students that apply using a paper application are still required to attend an audition. NO ADDITIONAL AUDITIONS will be scheduled after January 25th. Choose a TBA date by checking the website regularly.
An e-mail will be sent to identify rooms and times for auditions
Students should be checking e-mails regularly for updated information related to, but not limited to: room changes and rescheduled auditions in the event of inclement weather

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MUSIC

Only students who have submitted a complete application and have met the minimum requirements will be granted an audition for admission to the Curie’s Music Department.
Students of all abilities and levels of experience may audition for admission into the music program. Curie recognizes the need to provide opportunities for students who have high levels of musical training and for students who have not had training in a formal setting, but demonstrate strong natural ability and a desire to learn.
Required audition preparation
Instrumental:
Students will bring their own instrument to the audition, with the exception of Pianists and Percussionists. Percussionists: bring your own sticks
Perform two contrasting (fast/slow) pieces, or one piece with contrasting sections. Accompaniment is not allowed for the instrumental audition. If using sheet music the student must bring one additional copy of music to the audition for the adjudicators.
Sight-Reading
In some cases, students may be asked to stay or return for additional evaluation. No additional preparation is necessary.
Vocal:
2 contrasting (fast/slow) songs. An accompanist will be provided (bring sheet music in the appropriate key), or students may bring accompaniment on CD, MP3 player, smartphone, or tablet. (instrumental track only, no lip-synching). Acapella (unaccompanied) singing is encouraged and permitted. Bring an additional copy of your music for the adjudicators. You should perform songs (no matter how simple) that demonstrate the quality of your voice and clear articulation of the song’s words. Patriotic songs, church hymns, some show tunes and art songs are appropriate. Popular music that imitates the style of a pop singer is not helpful in determining the quality of a young voice, and should be avoided. A piece that shows high notes and low notes is helpful. Many Chicago Public Libraries have sheet music available for free checkout.
Singers will participate in vocal exercises and warm-ups with the adjudicators for the purpose of determining vocal range.
The audition will also include time for the adjudicators to ask the students questions about their training and goals.
In some cases, students may be asked to stay or return for additional evaluation. No additional preparation is necessary.
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VISUAL ART

Only students who have submitted a complete application and have met the minimum requirements will be granted an interview for admission to Curie’s Visual Arts Department.
Students of all abilities may interview for admission into the visual arts program. Curie recognizes the need to provide opportunities for students who have had prior instruction in the visual arts and students who have not had prior training, but demonstrate a strong natural ability and a desire to learn.
Required audition preparation:
Students must bring 7-10 pieces of art (no larger than 36“x36” per piece) that represent their artistic interests. All artwork must be created by the student alone and clearly labeled with the student’s name and title of the piece (if titled). Artwork may include, but is not limited to, painting, drawing/sketching, sculpting, photography, and graphic design. No copies or tracings are allowed; in addition, only two pieces may be in the style of anime or manga. Students may bring extra work (beyond the required 7-10 pieces) in a portfolio; if time allows, adjudicators may ask to review this work as well.
Students who use a sketchbook are strongly encouraged to bring it to the interview.
Students will be asked about the work they have presented and their artistic interests.