Apply to College: Why Every Music Major Needs a Video Guide to Prescreening

No matter which music major students plan to study, making a lasting first impression through the prescreening process is paramount to landing a “call back” for an audition. Though a video recording may seem simple enough, a successful prescreen is a highly nuanced production with sound, lighting, and videography that showcases your skills and abilities.

Rehearsal Techniques Auditioning for Juilliard Taught Me

Dustin Kaufman plays the drums.
I’ll never forget walking into my first cafe in New York City. Coming from Texas, everything felt like it was at lightning speed. I remember standing in the corner, my nerves on edge, waiting for a safe moment to enter the chaos. Over the next few days I would be auditioning at The New School, Manhattan School of Music, and The Juilliard School.

Pursuing Passion: Mila Mincy’s Path to USC as a Music Major

For Mila Mincy, even at 8 years old, singing “just felt right.” With a firm resolve that music was her true means of self-expression and the encouragement of her extraordinary parents, Mila vigorously pursued her passion. She immersed herself in a variety of styles and took advantage of every opportunity inside and outside of the classroom. Ultimately, it was pop music and vocal performance that captured her focus. Next stop: turning that passion into a music career.

How to Wow the Faculty in a Singing Audition as a Vocal Performance Major

A woman holds out her hand while singing.
Auditions are an essential part of your career, whether you are studying vocal performance at a top music college or aspiring to be on stage performing your own songs. Regardless of the path you choose, virtually every single singing role requires auditioning, so the more comfortable you get with vocal auditions early on, the more at ease you will feel in the future.