Practice fundamentals daily
Scales, long tones, rudiments. This is what college auditions hear first.
Future music majors
Many Hamilton musicians go on to study music. These six habits, from the directors, are what get you ready for college auditions.
Get more instruction and stage time
Private lessons with a specialist. Audition for Regionals and All-State. Play in as many ensembles as you can.
Go beyond your instrument
Learn piano, take music theory, practice sight-singing and sight-reading. Most programs test these.
Record yourself
Listen back, then ask teachers and musicians for honest feedback, and use it.
Rehearse the audition
Play your pieces for people. Prepare contrasting styles, sight-reading, and scales.
Know what you're signing up for
A music degree is full-time: hours of practice, early theory classes, constant study.