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im thinking of applying to the music faculty of my university for next fall... they have a program where you can specialize in 'electroacoustic music' (they mean music production and various kinds of electronic music) so they need me to give them 2 contrasting recorded pieces 'commensurate with my abilities' for those of you whove submited audition tapes/'demo tapes' to schools, do you have any advice? what impresses these people? what do they look for? some background info if it helps: i play guitar, various software (cubase, native instrument soft synths, sound forge, etc), a midi keyboard w/ a bunch of knobs/sliders (Edirol PCR-30).....i have a basic understanding of music theory and musicianship from playing the cello in highschool orchestras... a vox guitar amp and a zoom guitar effects processor, and a small pair of not-very-good bongo drums (the kind tied together, about 6'' and 3.5'') ..... just so you know what i can use in making this should i try to show diversity or concentrate one doing one particular thing really well? i have a time limit (actually the deadline for applications has lready passed but ive been told i can submit one later b/c i already go to the school) so i cant spend weeks making something that fully shows off everything i want to learn production and composition, but i would also like to get better at the guitar and keyboard however im not really interested in learning, at least not specializing in, jazz or classical instrument training so anyways im not trying to get into an instrument program also...... do you know if they'd be impressed with modern electronica? like if i made somethign in the style of (or, influenced by the style of) BoC, SP, AE, AFX etc... the kind of music we all know and love..... do you know if academics appreciate that as much as something older/better established or would they be like "BAH! popular TRASH!!!" ......any advice is appreciated |
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btw this applies to university/college/music school, whatever..... any educational thing... i just remembered 'university', 'college' etc mean different things in different places... |
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i've friends in the music program at york, and i just know academia in general -- they're [admissions, professors in general] not beard-stroking curmudgeons who dub the beatles "devil music" and prance around in medieval costumes -- i would recommend: keep it as diverse as possible, but do not, for one second, hesitate to include ballsy, electronic stuff. |
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ok cool thanks... actually i go to york, do your friends like the music program there? i dont know much about it, im just interested cus i already go to the school that reminds me..... ive heard of a couple people who went to some famous, highly respected recording school in london (england.... dont rmeember the name though)..... and said they just teach you to produce like the beatles |
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Hi, I have a degree from a conservatory, so what I say I can back up (don't take this comment to signal any elitism) Anyway, music composition profs vary widely in taste and are often not only snobby but have very particular tastes. Look around and see who has any styles that appeal to you, and send in whatever fits. That sounds really lame, doing what pleases other people, and I never do that sort of thing (I would send what I like, and that's it), but be aware of the possible reception it will receive. Also make sure you know terminology when you get interviewed.. |
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thanks anyone else? |
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