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Auditions & Portfolio Submissions
Admissions Home1. Dance and Theatre Auditions
Procedures For Acceptance and Entrance Requirements
Students wishing to major in Dance & Theatre MUST audition for the department in the spring of their senior year of high school.
Acceptance and Performing Arts Scholarships are based on the audition rating, high school GPA, (SATs and ACTs optional).
Note: Students need to audition to be a Dance & Theatre major in the department, however they can minor in either Dance or Theatre without an audition. You do not need to be a DTH major in order to take some of the DTH courses or to be in some of our productions.
Please apply using https://app.getacceptd.com/mville.
Note: Musical Theatre is a different major than Dance and Theatre and has a separate audition procedure and requirements. Click on the following link to learn more and start your Musical Theatre audition process: https://app.getacceptd.com/mville.
On-Campus Audition Dates for the Next Academic Year
- Saturday, December 1, 2018
- Wednesday, February 6, 2019
- Saturday, February 23, 2019
- Wednesday, March 20, 2019
* If you are a current Manhattanville student and would like to audition to be a DTH major, please contact: (914) 323-5458
Please Bring the Following to Your Audition
- Essay describing why you would like to study dance and/or theatre at Manhattanville.
- A dance or theatre resume detailing when, where, and how long you have trained, your performance experience and any other skills you may have (musical instruments, etc.).
- Please include a headshot and/or photo.
- A letter of recommendation from a teacher in the field.
- Clothing that is comfortable for your audition (a changing room will be available).
Your 10-minute audition will be a combination of audition and interview:
Theatre Audition: Prepare two contrasting monologues (one contemporary and one classical).
The two monologues should be no more than 3 minutes combined. One or both of them should involve strong physicalization.
Dance Audition: Prepare a 2-minute dance piece. Modern, ballet, or jazz. It may be performed with or without music. Please bring your own recording.
Combined Dance and Theatre Audition: Prepare a 2-minute dance piece AND one monologue. The time for both the dance and the monologue should not exceed 4 minutes.
NOTE: You will be auditioning to be a major in the Department of Dance & Theatre. Admissions to the Dance & Theatre Department is based on your audition and your academic acceptance to Manhattanville College. Based on these criteria, the College also awards Performing Arts Scholarships. Address any financial questions to your admissions counselor.
NOTE: Students who are interested in Musical Theatre must audition for the Music Department, (914) 323-5260. (Kathryn.DiBernardo@mville.edu)
2. Music and Musical Theatre Auditions
Audition Dates
Location: Manhattanville College Music Department. Check-In Room MU103
The Music Department uses the Acceptd.com web page to schedule live auditions and to upload materials for recorded auditions. All student applicants must register online through Acceptd. Click on the following link to get started with the audition process: https://app.getacceptd.com/mville. See requirements below.
The Music Department prefers that all applicants within 100 miles of Manhattanville College schedule an on-campus audition.
Wednesday, November 14, 2018
Wednesday, January 16, 2019 - Graduate Auditions
Wednesday, February 13, 2019
Saturday, February 23, 2019
Wednesday, March 20, 2019
Audition Requirements for B.A. Music, B.Mus. Education, B.F.A. Musical Theatre, B.A. Music Technology, and MAT in Music
Please note, a completed application for admission to Manhattanville College is required before scheduling or uploading an audition.
The Music Department accepts live auditions, as well as video recordings with materials submitted online using the Acceptd website. To schedule a live audition or to submit materials online follow the directions at: https://app.getacceptd.com/mville.
Undergraduate Auditions
To schedule an audition, please observe the following guidelines:
- A completed application for admission to Manhattanville College is required.
- Submit an audition application and schedule a time online through Acceptd.
- The instrumental or vocal performance of three compositions from different periods of music is required. Pianists and vocalists must perform at least one work from memory. B.A. in Music and B.Mus. in Music Education applicants must perform at least two works from the classical tradition. Musical Theatre applicants must perform at least one work from the classical tradition; the other two pieces should come from different productions. Musical Theatre applicants should bring a performance resume and head shot to the audition. Music Technology applicants may audition on an instrument or voice, or may audition by uploading three audio files in .mp3 format, along with an accompanying description page to Acceptd. The applicant should create these audio files using a DAW such as ProTools, Logic, Garage Band, Reason, etc. The description should include a discussion of how these tracks were made.
- An accompanist will be provided for vocalists only.
- A music theory placement examination (optional) is offered for students who have studied music theory and are requesting a waiver of the Music Theory I requirement.
Graduate Auditions
To schedule an audition, please observe the following guidelines:
- A completed application for admission to Manhattanville College is required before submitting a recorded audition.
- A one-hour written music theory examination (including analysis, figured bass realization, and general fundamentals).
- A one-hour written music history and literature examination covering significant musical developments, compositions, and key figures from the Renaissance to the present.
- The performance of three compositions from different periods of music performed on the major performing medium.
- A test of sight-reading skills at the piano.
- A test of sight-singing skills.
- A test of skills involving the harmonization of a melody at the piano.
For any additional information related to auditions please contact the Music Department Coordinator:
Kathryn DiBernardo
Room: MU 103
Email: Kathryn.DiBernardo@mville.edu
Phone: (914) 323-5260
3. Visual Arts Portfolio Submissions
For all prospective students wishing to pursue a B.A. in visual arts program, it is suggested that applicants submit a portfolio via Acceptd for scholarship into the program. This portfolio review applies to all new students and external transfers. The review has no bearing on Admission's decision as they have their own criteria for acceptance to the College. Pending a positive Admissions decision, the portfolio review determines if the applicant is eligible for an additional Performance Major Award.