Instructions for ALL videos: After clicking the link, students should first try to "Sign in with Google" using their @nycstudents.net email. If that does not work, students can use a Guest Password to log in.
Link for orchestra: https://flipgrid.com/ccb35bb5
Guest Password: 180Strings
Link for chorus: https://flipgrid.com/3d9d7ee1
Guest password: 180Chorus
Link for band: https://flipgrid.com/b53bb183
Guest password: Band180!
Link for theater: https://flipgrid.com/bf0f6351
Guest password: 180Drama
Link for dance: https://flipgrid.com/33d2c81e
Guest password: 180Dance
Link for visual art: https://flipgrid.com/96790921
Guest password: 180Artwork
Link for orchestra: https://flipgrid.com/ccb35bb5
Guest Password: 180Strings
Link for chorus: https://flipgrid.com/3d9d7ee1
Guest password: 180Chorus
Link for band: https://flipgrid.com/b53bb183
Guest password: Band180!
Link for theater: https://flipgrid.com/bf0f6351
Guest password: 180Drama
Link for dance: https://flipgrid.com/33d2c81e
Guest password: 180Dance
Link for visual art: https://flipgrid.com/96790921
Guest password: 180Artwork
THEATER
Instructions
Prepare and submit individual uploads of two contrasting monologues.
At the beginning of each video recording, before performing, briefly introduce yourself by providing the following information. View this Theater Recording Upload Video for clear steps recording your monologues or musical song.
· Your full name
· Your OSIS student ID number
· Why you chose your monologue
· Why do you want to study acting? (30 Seconds or less)
· FOR MONOLOGUES: State the name of the character portrayed and the full title of the play and playwright.
Video #1 and #2: MONOLOGUES
Memorize, perform, and upload two contrasting, one-minute monologues. Examples of this may be dramatic/comedic, classical/contemporary, theater/film, or two contrasting characters that have very different personalities. Choose relatable characters within your natural age range and decide to whom your characters are talking and why. You may choose to play roles of any gender. You may select your own monologues to perform but are welcome to review and choose a monologue(s) from this list of websites to find monologs. . For support with creating your video, you may view these helpful tips.
Orchestra
Instructions:
Prepare and submit a video of a one-octave scale and a solo.
At the beginning of your recording, before performing, briefly introduce yourself by providing the following information. For helpful tips on creating your video, view this tutorial.
· Your full name
· Your OSIS student ID number
· Why do you want to continue studying your instrument? (30 Seconds or less)
· FOR SCALES: State which scale you are going to play.
· FOR SOLOS: State the title of the piece and the composer, and why you chose this piece.
Your scale & your solo should demonstrate your BEST, most advanced level of playing. Your scale should be at least 1-octave in any key. For help with scales, view this tutorial. Your solo should demonstrate your ability to play a melody, so please avoid orchestra pieces. A short song from your method book (Essential Elements, Suzuki book, String Explorers, etc.) is a great choice. Be sure to pick a piece that demonstrates your current, most-advanced level of playing. You should discuss what would be appropriate with your teacher. For support with creating your video, you may view these helpful tips.
Band
Instructions:
Prepare and submit a video of a one-octave scale and a solo.
At the beginning of your recording, before performing, briefly introduce yourself by providing the following information. For helpful tips on creating your video, view this tutorial.
· Your full name
· Your OSIS student ID number
· Why do you want to continue studying your instrument? (30 Seconds or less)
· FOR SCALES: State which scale you are going to play.
· FOR SOLOS: State the title of the piece and the composer, and why you chose this piece.
Your scale & your solo should demonstrate your BEST, most advanced level of playing. Your scale should be at least 1-octave in any key. For help with scales, view this tutorial. Your solo should demonstrate your ability to play a melody, so please avoid orchestra pieces. A short song from your method book (Essential Elements,) is a great choice. Be sure to pick a piece that demonstrates your current, most-advanced level of playing. You should discuss what would be appropriate with your teacher. For support with creating your video, you may view these helpful tips.
VOCAL MUSIC
Before singing, briefly introduce yourself. Please provide the following information:
· Your name
· Your Student ID number (OSIS number)
· Title of the song you will be singing
· Why did you choose this song? How does this song speak to you as a musician? (30 seconds or less)
Perform ONE prepared solo selection without accompaniment. Singing without accompaniment means singing by yourself without a track or pianist. Select a song you feel confident performing that shows your skill level and musicality.
VISUAL ARTS:
Instructions:
Visual Arts Upload: Choose any 2 of the 3 following options:
a.) A self-portrait: drawn from observation (from observation means you drew yourself by looking in a mirror). Please complete this using graphite pencil and use a majority of the paper. Include as many details as possible to make it look as realistic as possible.
b.) A still life: drawn from observation (from observation means you placed 4-6 items in front of you placed on a table and drew what you saw). Consider the light, shapes, value and texture. Make this look as 3-dimensional as possible. Consider drawing a counter, table or tablecloth beneath it. This may be done using graphite pencil or colored pencils.
c.) Figure Drawing: Draw a family member or a friend posed in a position. Please consider the human figure and drawing this person as proportionally as you can. Please make sure the entire body is included. Do not cut off the head or bottoms of the feet. Use details in the skin and clothing by showing lines, wrinkles, clothing folds etc. Create an appealing background so your figure is not floating in the air. This may be done using graphite pencil or colored pencils.
For each drawing you choose (you are only choosing 2 of the 3), please spend about 45 minutes for each one. While you are drawing, take progress pictures of each one along the way.
· A photograph at 5 minutes
· A photograph at 15 minutes
· A photograph at 30 minutes
· A photograph at the completion of the drawing.
**** If you do not submit progress pictures, you will not be considered. This is a very important step.
Dance
Please note that in your dance video you must dance FIRST and then do your introduction ( name, school, etc.) at the end of the video. Please see below for more directions. There will be 2 parts to this audition which will require you to do a 1:30 min Dance ( style of your choice ). Closing statement!
Dance Portion: Looking to see if you have history in styles like…
· Jazz
· Tap
· Ballet
· Hip hop
· Contemporary
· Modern
· Ballroom
· African
! NO TIK TOK DANCE !
Music: Song type of your choice, to go with your genre of dance but MUST BE INSTRUMENTAL!
Dance Attire: In this video you must be wearing All Black and Fitted.
· Leggings
· Leotard
· Short sleeve
· Long sleeve
No Tank tops
LADIES: Please wear proper undergarments.
Hair: Hair must be pulled out of your face
· Bun or a ponytail is recommended
Part 2: Closing Statement!
At the end of the video you will proceed to answer the following questions on tape.
Not in writing!
· What is your name ( first and last) ?
· How old are you?
· When did you start dancing? Who or what inspired you ?
· If you haven't, who or what inspired you to dance?
· What's your favorite style of dance ?
· Have you ever taken a ballet class?
· Is there anything else you would like to tell me about yourself or your dance history?
Instructions
Prepare and submit individual uploads of two contrasting monologues.
At the beginning of each video recording, before performing, briefly introduce yourself by providing the following information. View this Theater Recording Upload Video for clear steps recording your monologues or musical song.
· Your full name
· Your OSIS student ID number
· Why you chose your monologue
· Why do you want to study acting? (30 Seconds or less)
· FOR MONOLOGUES: State the name of the character portrayed and the full title of the play and playwright.
Video #1 and #2: MONOLOGUES
Memorize, perform, and upload two contrasting, one-minute monologues. Examples of this may be dramatic/comedic, classical/contemporary, theater/film, or two contrasting characters that have very different personalities. Choose relatable characters within your natural age range and decide to whom your characters are talking and why. You may choose to play roles of any gender. You may select your own monologues to perform but are welcome to review and choose a monologue(s) from this list of websites to find monologs. . For support with creating your video, you may view these helpful tips.
Orchestra
Instructions:
Prepare and submit a video of a one-octave scale and a solo.
At the beginning of your recording, before performing, briefly introduce yourself by providing the following information. For helpful tips on creating your video, view this tutorial.
· Your full name
· Your OSIS student ID number
· Why do you want to continue studying your instrument? (30 Seconds or less)
· FOR SCALES: State which scale you are going to play.
· FOR SOLOS: State the title of the piece and the composer, and why you chose this piece.
Your scale & your solo should demonstrate your BEST, most advanced level of playing. Your scale should be at least 1-octave in any key. For help with scales, view this tutorial. Your solo should demonstrate your ability to play a melody, so please avoid orchestra pieces. A short song from your method book (Essential Elements, Suzuki book, String Explorers, etc.) is a great choice. Be sure to pick a piece that demonstrates your current, most-advanced level of playing. You should discuss what would be appropriate with your teacher. For support with creating your video, you may view these helpful tips.
Band
Instructions:
Prepare and submit a video of a one-octave scale and a solo.
At the beginning of your recording, before performing, briefly introduce yourself by providing the following information. For helpful tips on creating your video, view this tutorial.
· Your full name
· Your OSIS student ID number
· Why do you want to continue studying your instrument? (30 Seconds or less)
· FOR SCALES: State which scale you are going to play.
· FOR SOLOS: State the title of the piece and the composer, and why you chose this piece.
Your scale & your solo should demonstrate your BEST, most advanced level of playing. Your scale should be at least 1-octave in any key. For help with scales, view this tutorial. Your solo should demonstrate your ability to play a melody, so please avoid orchestra pieces. A short song from your method book (Essential Elements,) is a great choice. Be sure to pick a piece that demonstrates your current, most-advanced level of playing. You should discuss what would be appropriate with your teacher. For support with creating your video, you may view these helpful tips.
VOCAL MUSIC
Before singing, briefly introduce yourself. Please provide the following information:
· Your name
· Your Student ID number (OSIS number)
· Title of the song you will be singing
· Why did you choose this song? How does this song speak to you as a musician? (30 seconds or less)
Perform ONE prepared solo selection without accompaniment. Singing without accompaniment means singing by yourself without a track or pianist. Select a song you feel confident performing that shows your skill level and musicality.
VISUAL ARTS:
Instructions:
Visual Arts Upload: Choose any 2 of the 3 following options:
a.) A self-portrait: drawn from observation (from observation means you drew yourself by looking in a mirror). Please complete this using graphite pencil and use a majority of the paper. Include as many details as possible to make it look as realistic as possible.
b.) A still life: drawn from observation (from observation means you placed 4-6 items in front of you placed on a table and drew what you saw). Consider the light, shapes, value and texture. Make this look as 3-dimensional as possible. Consider drawing a counter, table or tablecloth beneath it. This may be done using graphite pencil or colored pencils.
c.) Figure Drawing: Draw a family member or a friend posed in a position. Please consider the human figure and drawing this person as proportionally as you can. Please make sure the entire body is included. Do not cut off the head or bottoms of the feet. Use details in the skin and clothing by showing lines, wrinkles, clothing folds etc. Create an appealing background so your figure is not floating in the air. This may be done using graphite pencil or colored pencils.
For each drawing you choose (you are only choosing 2 of the 3), please spend about 45 minutes for each one. While you are drawing, take progress pictures of each one along the way.
· A photograph at 5 minutes
· A photograph at 15 minutes
· A photograph at 30 minutes
· A photograph at the completion of the drawing.
**** If you do not submit progress pictures, you will not be considered. This is a very important step.
Dance
Please note that in your dance video you must dance FIRST and then do your introduction ( name, school, etc.) at the end of the video. Please see below for more directions. There will be 2 parts to this audition which will require you to do a 1:30 min Dance ( style of your choice ). Closing statement!
Dance Portion: Looking to see if you have history in styles like…
· Jazz
· Tap
· Ballet
· Hip hop
· Contemporary
· Modern
· Ballroom
· African
! NO TIK TOK DANCE !
Music: Song type of your choice, to go with your genre of dance but MUST BE INSTRUMENTAL!
Dance Attire: In this video you must be wearing All Black and Fitted.
· Leggings
· Leotard
· Short sleeve
· Long sleeve
No Tank tops
LADIES: Please wear proper undergarments.
Hair: Hair must be pulled out of your face
· Bun or a ponytail is recommended
Part 2: Closing Statement!
At the end of the video you will proceed to answer the following questions on tape.
Not in writing!
· What is your name ( first and last) ?
· How old are you?
· When did you start dancing? Who or what inspired you ?
· If you haven't, who or what inspired you to dance?
· What's your favorite style of dance ?
· Have you ever taken a ballet class?
· Is there anything else you would like to tell me about yourself or your dance history?
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