Application for Audition/Admission...Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts Grade 7 Instrumental - Strings Auditions with Piano/Guitar For students auditioning on Piano/Guitar, but who

Application for Audition/Admission

Due Date: Monday, November 28, 2016

Audition Date: Friday, January 20, 2017

Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts / 36 Greenfield Avenue,

Toronto, ON, M2N 3C8 / Tel: (416) 393-5556 / Fax: (416) 397-6119

http://cardinalcarteracademyforthearts.tcdsb.org

Applicant’s Surname ____________________________________First Name _____________________________

Instrument (used for Audition) _____________________________________ Months/Years played: _____________

Current Grade _________ Date of Birth (Month, Day, Year) _______________________ Female Male

Home Address _______________________________________________________ Apt/Unit No. _____________

City __________________________________________ Province _______________ Postal Code ____________

Current School ____________________________________________ School Phone No.___________________

Address of Current School _____________________________________________________________________

School Board _____________________________________________School Fax Phone No._________________

Parent/Guardian Name _________________________________________________________________________

Home Telephone No. ________________________ Parent/Guardian Work Phone No. ____________________

Parent/Guardian E-Mail address _________________________________________________________________

Parent/Guardian Signature ____________________________ Student Signature _________________________

Please verify that all of the following documents and fees are enclosed:

MUSIC – STRINGS – Grades 7, 8, 9

Applications and supporting documents must be received by Monday, November 28, 2016.

There is a maximum of ONE audition per candidate. The only audition date is Friday, January 20, 2017.

We regret that the assigned audition times cannot be changed.

Cardinal Carter’s primary entry years are grades 7 and 9. We welcome auditions for other grades and offer placement based on

availability. Candidates on a waitlist will be considered for admissions as space permits until September, 2017.

Music Applicants must include a photo at the bottom of this page.

Arts Reference letter written by someone with the necessary music qualifications and experience who can attest to the applicant’s

musical ability. Submitted with application.

Classroom Teacher Reference form – submitted separately from application.

There is a non-refundable fee of $35.00 per application.

All application materials become the property of Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts.

The decision of the adjudicating panel is final.

Completed Application Form with photo

Arts Reference Letter (written by someone with the necessary music qualifications and

experience who can attest to the applicant’s musical ability. Submitted with this application.

Completed Classroom Teacher Reference Form - mailed under separate cover

Photocopy of your Fall Progress Report 2016 (if not available by the deadline, please submit to school when available).

Photocopy of June 2016 Report Card

Non-refundable cheque of $35.00 Audition Fee (made payable to Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts)

Please affix a recent

photo of the applicant.

(head & shoulders)

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CARDINAL CARTER ACADEMY

FOR THE ARTS

AUDITION REQUIREMENT SHEET

ARRIVAL: Candidates should arrive at least 30 minutes before the scheduled audition time. They will sign in and be directed to the appropriate place for their individual warm up.

WHAT TO BRING:

The candidate should bring their instrument, mouthpiece and reed (we can provide Percussion instruments and a Tuba

if needed). Three (3) copies of their solo piece selection, and any missing registration items.

ADJUDICATORS:

The adjudicating teams consist of teachers and professional artists. Auditions are private.

PREPARATON FOR STRINGS AUDITION

Candidates will be shown to a practice room by a student volunteer where they may warm up. The student volunteer

will also help with tuning. The candidate will then be called into the String room for a ten-minute audition. Candidates

will be asked to play a piece of repertoire that best demonstrates their current level as well as one scale of their choice.

Candidates will also be asked to sight read and do ear training.

For For grade 9, String candidates are required to have previous experience playing the violin, viola, cello or bass and be

performing at a minimum of RCM grade 2. If you do not play a string instrument you may audition on piano or guitar, but

you must begin instruction on a string instrument immediately after a successful audition.

For grade 7, String candidates may audition on violin, viola, cello or bass. If the candidate does not play one of these

four, they may audition on another instrument (e.g. piano, guitar) to demonstrate their musical ability. If this is the case

and they are successful, they will be assessed in September of their grade 7 year and our Strings teachers will assign

one of violin, viola, cello or bass and the student will begin on that instrument in September.

Please refer to the detailed audition information provided in this package. Refer, specifically, to the information page

corresponding to your requested grade of entry.

Please refer to the detailed audition information provided in this package. Refer, specifically, to the information page

corresponding to your requested grade of entry.

INTERVIEW:

Candidates will be interviewed by one of the Strings adjudicators. Students will be asked about their interests, personal

goals and musical experience. Candidates are encouraged to speak openly during the interview.

The decision of the adjudicating team is final.

MUSIC – STRINGS – Grade 7, 8, 9

Grade 7 Instrumental – Strings Audition Information

The String program at Carter is for bowed String instruments, which are: the Violin, the Viola, the Cello, and the Double Bass.

You are welcome to audition with any instrument (e.g. Piano or Guitar).

There is NO Piano or Guitar program at Cardinal Carter

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Your willingness to play any of the bowed string instruments selected for you is an essential requirement. Although we

will consider your personal preference and previous experience on a bowed stringed instrument, a final decision on an

instrument will be made for you by the CCAA faculty during the first weeks of September. They will assess your

physical set up to determine the best fitting instrument for you to succeed on.

AUDITION PROCESS

Audition for the Grade 7 Strings program is 10-15 minutes, and will consist of four (4) parts:

1. A prepared, unaccompanied solo performance of one piece of music of your choice at your current level, not

exceeding 3 minutes in length. You may be asked to play a few one-octave scales as well.

2. An ear test where you will compare pitches of two notes played on the piano and clap back a 2-4 bar rhythm. A third part of the ear test will consist of singing or humming a short melody that is played for you on the piano.

3. A sight reading test at the Grade 7 entry level – see examples provided in this package. 4. An interview with members of the auditioning panel (questions about favourite artists on their instrument,

personal goals, interests, musical experiences etc.).

WHAT TO PREPARE

Prepare a short unaccompanied solo piece of music highlighting your musical and technical abilities. Examples of appropriate pieces can be found on the RCM website at:

https://examinations.rcmusic.ca/publications. Approach your music teacher for repertoire advice.

Prepare at least one (1) major scale

HOW TO PREPARE

Practice regularly, and correctly.

Have someone clap short rhythmical excerpts for you to clap back, and play melodies for you to sing or hum back.

Perform your selected piece for your family and friends as many times as possible.

WHAT TO BRING

Three (3) copies of the music for your solo piece selection.

Your instrument, (we will provide a Double Bass if needed)

Any missing registration items (recent report card, arts reference letter, classroom teacher’s reference), and a copy of any RCM Theory or Instrumental Examination Certificates received (if available).

OTHER INFORMATION

The audition adjudicating panel consists of teachers and professional artists.


https://examinations.rcmusic.ca/publications

Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts

Grade 7 Instrumental - Strings

Auditions with Piano/Guitar

For students auditioning on Piano/Guitar, but who would like to join the Strings program (Violin, Viola, Cello or Double Bass).


Based upon a successful audition on the Piano or Guitar, you will be given a ‘conditional status’. We will recommend a suitable

bowed string instrument for you to play, and help you find a private music teacher. These lessons are to be paid for by the applicant.

Willingness to play any of the string instruments selected for you is essential. A second, follow-up audition will be scheduled

in late Spring where you will need to demonstrate your progress on the selected string instrument. There is NO Piano or Guitar

program at CCAA.

AUDITION PROCESS

Audition on Piano or Guitar for the Grade 7 Strings program is 10-15 minutes, and will consist of four (4) parts:

1. One solo Piano piece of your choice at the grade 3-4 RCM level or Guitar piece not exceeding 5 minutes in

length.

2. An ear test where you will compare pitches of two notes played on the piano and clap back a rhythm consisting of 2-4 bars. A third part of the ear test will consist of singing or humming a short melody that is played for you on the piano.

3. A sight reading test at your level of proficiency– see examples in this package. 4. An interview with members of the auditioning panel (questions about favourite artists on your instrument,

personal goals, interests, musical experiences etc.)

WHAT TO PREPARE

Prepare a solo Piano or Guitar piece highlighting your musical and technical abilities. Examples of appropriate

pieces can be found and purchased from the RCM website at: https://examinations.rcmusic.ca/publications. Approach your music teacher for repertoire advice.

HOW TO PREPARE


Have someone clap short rhythmical excerpts for you to clap back, and play melodies to hum back.


WHAT TO BRING


Your instrument (we will provide a keyboard for piano auditions).

Any missing registration items (recent report card, arts reference letter, classroom teacher’s reference).

A copy of any RCM Examination Certificates for Theory or Instrumental examinations taken to date, if available.

OTHER INFORMATION





Grade 8 Instrumental - Strings Audition Information

The String program at Carter is for our bowed String instruments, which are: the Violin, the Viola, the Cello, and the Double Bass.

If you do not play one of these instruments but do play the Piano or Guitar and wish to audition using these instruments, please refer to the form: ‘Grade 8 Instrumental Strings – Auditions with Piano/Guitar’ (next page).

There is NO Piano or Guitar program at Cardinal Carter


Space in our grade 8 Strings class may become available, but it is based on attrition and cannot be guaranteed.

Candidates on a waitlist will be considered for admission as space permits until September, 2015.

AUDITION PROCESS

Audition for the Grade 8 Strings program is 10-15 minutes, and will consist of four (4) parts:

1. A prepared, unaccompanied solo performance of one piece of music of your choice at the Grade 2 Royal

Conservatory of Music (or higher) level, not exceeding 5 minutes in length. You may be asked to play a few

one-octave scales as well.

2. An ear test where you will compare pitches of two notes played on the piano and clap back a 2-4 bar rhythm. A third part of the ear test will consist of singing or humming a short melody that is played for you on the piano.

3. A sight reading test at the Grade 8 entry level – see examples in this package. 4. An interview with members of the auditioning panel (questions about favourite artists on their instrument,

personal goals, interests, musical experiences etc.).

WHAT TO PREPARE

Prepare a short unaccompanied solo piece of music highlighting your musical and technical abilities. Examples of appropriate pieces can be found and purchased from the RCM website at: https://examinations.rcmusic.ca/publications

Prepare at least one (1) major scale.

HOW TO PREPARE


Have someone clap short rhythmical excerpts for you to clap back, and play melodies for you to sing or hum back.


WHAT TO BRING


Your instrument, (we will provide a Double Bass if needed).


A copy of any RCM Theory or Instrumental Examination Certificates received to date (if available).

OTHER INFORMATION


The decision of the adjudicating panel decision is final.




Auditions with Piano/Guitar

For students auditioning on Piano/Guitar, but who would like to join the Strings program (Violin, Viola, Cello or Double Bass).


Space in our grade 8 Strings class may become available, but it is based on attrition and cannot be guaranteed. Candidates on a

waitlist will be considered for admission as space permits until September, 2015. Based upon a successful audition on the Piano or

Guitar, you will be given a ‘conditional status’. We will recommend a suitable bowed string instrument for you to play, and help you

find a private music teacher. These lessons are to be paid for by the applicant. Willingness to play any of the string instruments

selected for you is essential. A second, follow-up audition will be scheduled in late Spring where you will need to demonstrate

your progress on the selected string instrument. There is NO Piano or Guitar program at CCAA.

AUDITION PROCESS


1. One solo Piano piece of your choice at the grade 4-5 RCM level or Guitar piece not exceeding 5 minutes in

length.




WHAT TO PREPARE

Prepare a solo Piano or Guitar piece highlighting your musical and technical abilities. Examples of appropriate

pieces can be found and purchased from the RCM website at: https://examinations.rcmusic.ca/publications. Approach your music teacher for repertoire advice.

HOW TO PREPARE




WHAT TO BRING


Your instrument (we will provide a keyboard for piano auditions).



OTHER INFORMATION





Grade 9 Instrumental - Strings Audition Information

The String program at Carter is for bowed String instruments which are: Violin, Viola, Cello, and Double Bass.

If you do not play one of these instruments yet but do play the Piano, or Guitar, please refer to the form: ‘Grade 9 Instrumental

Strings- Auditions with Piano/Guitar’.

AUDITION PROCESS

Audition for the Grade 9 String program is 10-15 minutes, and will consist of four (4) parts:

1. A prepared, unaccompanied solo performance of one piece of music of your choice at the Grade 2-3 Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM) level or higher, not exceeding 3 minutes in length. You may be asked to play a few one-octave scales as well.


3. A sight reading test at the Grade 9 entry level – see examples in this package. 4. An interview with members of the auditioning panel (questions about favourite artists on your instrument,


WHAT TO PREPARE

Prepare a short unaccompanied solo piece of music highlighting your musical and technical abilities. Examples of appropriate pieces (minimum RCM Grade 2) can be found and purchased from the RCM website

at: https://examinations.rcmusic.ca/publications. Approach your music teacher for advice.

Prepare at least one (1) major scale

HOW TO PREPARE


Have someone play short melodies for you to sing or hum back.

Have someone clap short rhythmical excerpts for you to clap back.


WHAT TO BRING


Your instrument (we will provide a Double Bass if needed).

Any missing registration items (recent report card, arts reference letter, classroom teacher’s reference)


OTHER INFORMATION

The audition panel consists of teachers and professional artists.





Audition with Piano /Guitar

For students auditioning on Piano/Guitar, but who would like to join the Strings program on Violin, Viola,

Cello or Double Bass.


Based upon a successful audition on the Piano or Guitar, you will be given a ‘conditional status’. We will recommend a

suitable bowed string instrument for you to play, and help you find a private music teacher. These lessons are to be

paid for by the applicant. Willingness to play any of the string instruments selected for you is essential. A

second, follow-up audition will be scheduled in late Spring where you will need to demonstrate your progress on the

selected string instrument. There is NO Piano or Guitar program at CCAA.

AUDITION PROCESS


1. One solo Piano piece of your choice at the grade 6 RCM level or Guitar piece not exceeding 5 minutes in

length.




WHAT TO PREPARE

Prepare a solo Piano or Guitar piece highlighting your musical and technical abilities. Examples of appropriate pieces can be found and purchased from the RCM website at: https://examinations.rcmusic.ca/publications. Approach your music teacher for repertoire advice.

HOW TO PREPARE




WHAT TO BRING


Your instrument (we will provide a keyboard for piano auditions)

Any missing registration items (recent report card, arts reference letter, classroom teacher’s reference)


OTHER INFORMATION

The audition panel consists of teachers and professional artists.




Classroom Teacher Reference Form

This is a confidential 2-page form to be completed by your child’s classroom teacher.

The information on this form is not to be shared with the candidate.

The Application will not be processed without this form.

This form must be forwarded to Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts in a sealed envelope OR it can be

scanned and e-mailed to [email protected] OR faxed to 416-397-6119. This form must be received by Cardinal Carter by Monday, November 28, 2016.

Student: ___________________________________________________________________________

Last Name First Name

Current School: _____________________________________ School Board: __________________

School Phone No. ___________________________School Fax No. __________________________

Completed by: _________________________________ Position: ____________________________

The Student is applying to: (please check one box only)

DANCE

DRAMA

VISUAL ARTS

In order to more adequately facilitate curriculum programming for this student, please complete the

following chart and questions in order to provide us with a fuller picture of his or her learning profile.

*No student will be denied admission to Cardinal Carter based on this information.

Criteria Excellent Good Satisfactory Needs Improvement

Communication skills- Oral

Communication skills - Written

Attendance, Punctuality

Ability to focus on task

Attitude towards school and learning

Leadership potential

Ability to accept constructive criticism

Creativity Artistic potential

Completion of work/ time management

Organizational skills

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MUSIC – VOCAL

MUSIC - STRINGS

MUSIC - BAND

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1. In which co-curricular activities does the student participate at school?

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2. Describe any academic, social/emotional, physical or medical concerns that you may have for this applicant.

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3. Additional information:

A. Has this student ever been declared exceptional by an IPRC? Yes No

If yes, please specify exceptionality:

Learning Disabled Intellectual Giftedness

IEP without Exceptionality Other:

B. English Language Learner:

Not applicable

Minimal English Language proficiency

Beginner

Intermediate but requires some support

4. What support do you anticipate this student would require as a student at Cardinal Carter?

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Signature of Teacher: ________________________________________________

We extend our appreciation for your assistance in our audition process. This information is extremely important in

order for us to program effectively for our incoming students.

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Please return this form in a sealed envelope marked “Confidential” to:


36 Greenfield Ave. Toronto, ON, M2N 3C8

OR Scan signed document and email to [email protected]

OR Fax it to the school at (416) 397- 6119, addressed to Mrs. Dorothy Di Rosa

by Monday, November 28, 2016.

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Frequently Asked Questions Q. What is a “string” instrument? A. At Cardinal Carter, a string instrument is played with a

bow. We teach violin, viola, cello and double bass. We do not offer a guitar program.

Q. Is it possible to audition with another instrument? A. It is possible to audition with another instrument (e.g.

the Piano) however, after a successful audition on the Piano you will be asked to start playing a string instrument.

Q. Can I play the Piano at CCAA?

A. We do not have a Piano program at our school, however there are many opportunities to play the Piano (e.g. as an accompanist, jazz band, assemblies, liturgies etc.). At CCAA you will play a bowed string instrument in class.

Q. How can I prepare for the audition? A. A good way to prepare is to take some private lessons

from a specialist teacher on the instrument. Seek help from your school music teacher as well.

Q. How can I find a suitable private music teacher to

help prepare me for a successful audition? A. We have a list of excellent instrumental specialists who

have been working with our students for many years. Please send us an email with your request.

Q. I am auditioning for Grade 7, and do not play a

string instrument yet? What can I do to prepare? A. You may audition by playing another instrument such

as the Piano. If your audition is successful, we will assign you to start on a string instrument in September.

Q. I am planning to audition for Grade 11. Is there

additional information available to help me prepare?

A. Please visit our website to access the application package for entry into grade 11 for more detailed information.

Q. How many music courses will I take each year? A. Each student obtains two Music credits each year For in class work and a .25 credit for ensemble rehearsals and performances. In Grade 12, there is one mandatory credit and one optional credit in addition to the .25 rehearsal credit.

Program Information

*This is an enriched and accelerated music program that focuses on the following: 1. Technical skill development in Classical music. 2. Large ensemble: students will be placed in a level

appropriate ensemble in September: each musician is required to participate in the Music department performances.

3. Solo and small ensemble performance skill

development: each musician is required to perform a solo in front of his/her peers at the end of second semester. String students will also be placed in a chamber group to perform for the class at the end of semester.

4. Students are required to learn Theory and Historical

aspects of music as part of the curriculum. 5. Master Classes with guest artists: Shalom Bard,

Etsuko Kimura and music excursions. Notable Awards Kiwanis Results 2015 Carter Cantabile Strings 1st Platinum Junior Strings 1st place Chamber Strings 1st Place Intermediate Strings 1st place winners of the Provincial Finals Kiwanis Results 2016 Carter Cantabile Strings 1st place in 2 categories 1st place, Provincial Finals Vivace Strings 1st place Junior Strings 1st place Ontario String Association Vivace Strings invitation to Nationals.

String Performance Trips

New York Trip 2015 Chicago Trip 2016 If you have further questions, please contact Daniela Gassi at [email protected]

Documents

Application for Audition/Admission...Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts Grade 7 Instrumental - Strings Auditions with Piano/Guitar For students auditioning on Piano/Guitar, but who