Help please.. especially WAAPA< NIDA< CPA students
Sat, 27 Sept 2003, 05:51 pmClint26 posts in thread
Help please.. especially WAAPA< NIDA< CPA students
Sat, 27 Sept 2003, 05:51 pmMy daughter is currently studying year 10 (year 11 drama)
She is working a lot in amateur theatre (musical theatre and drama)and is getting paid to sing solo at al festivals carols etc...
She currently takes private dance, singing and music theory lessons
She has won acting and singing scholarships
However...
we feel we have reached a watershed and need to decide some things NOW to assist in possible entry to WAAPA, NIDA or CPA
The school she is at provides dance, drama and music to year twelve..
but lately has had trouble keeping teachers.... this of course varies the quality of her education a lot...
we are trying to decide;
whether to attend a recognised PA school (which would mean a lot more travelling and cut down on productions and private lessons)
remain where we are and pursue the same avenue
do a 2 year PA course in Adelaide (but subjects other than dance/drama have to be open access study)
switch to a recognised private school (which again cuts down time for productions and private training)
soooooo
if there is an answer to this
which carries the most weight??
Examination certificates ie level 4 music theory / voice
Experience in large productions with large roles
A recognised school
or a fulltime performing arts course
We need to make the switch soon
any advice gratefully appreciated
Clint
She is working a lot in amateur theatre (musical theatre and drama)and is getting paid to sing solo at al festivals carols etc...
She currently takes private dance, singing and music theory lessons
She has won acting and singing scholarships
However...
we feel we have reached a watershed and need to decide some things NOW to assist in possible entry to WAAPA, NIDA or CPA
The school she is at provides dance, drama and music to year twelve..
but lately has had trouble keeping teachers.... this of course varies the quality of her education a lot...
we are trying to decide;
whether to attend a recognised PA school (which would mean a lot more travelling and cut down on productions and private lessons)
remain where we are and pursue the same avenue
do a 2 year PA course in Adelaide (but subjects other than dance/drama have to be open access study)
switch to a recognised private school (which again cuts down time for productions and private training)
soooooo
if there is an answer to this
which carries the most weight??
Examination certificates ie level 4 music theory / voice
Experience in large productions with large roles
A recognised school
or a fulltime performing arts course
We need to make the switch soon
any advice gratefully appreciated
Clint
Re: Help please.. especially WAAPA< NIDA< CPA students
Fri, 10 Oct 2003, 03:32 pmhey guys,
I am currently in yr 11 and sound exactly like danni. I have attended waapa workshops, masterclasses etc and loved it all but decided that while those things are fantastic and great fun at the end of the day, it is how ur audition goes and if u actually have talent.
There is also the element of being too young, like all u guys have mentioned which is so true. Experience is great and of course neccessary so she should keep up with all the classes etc and productions but at the end of it all, its what the panel want and r looking for, no one can prepare you for that.
What is the CPA?
I am currently in yr 11 and sound exactly like danni. I have attended waapa workshops, masterclasses etc and loved it all but decided that while those things are fantastic and great fun at the end of the day, it is how ur audition goes and if u actually have talent.
There is also the element of being too young, like all u guys have mentioned which is so true. Experience is great and of course neccessary so she should keep up with all the classes etc and productions but at the end of it all, its what the panel want and r looking for, no one can prepare you for that.
What is the CPA?
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