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: daughter with talent
Mon, 17 Oct 2005, 09:54 amWalter Plinge
Go for the major institutes in capital cities, they will have the major teachers and the most contacts you can forge. The courses are only what you make them to be by being involved to the maximum and working towards your best at all times.
While living in a major city there are more work opportunities too. No small venue recitals or brief appearances should ever by shunned and always perform like it is your debut on a famous stage. I discovered that a former conductor of the SSO was in the audience once! Imagine where that can lead you.
the important things are:
SET and work towards worthy attainable GOALS
STRIVE for EXCELLENCE in your craft,
GET EXPERIENCE
Say yes to everything you can and then make it work for you
Make your own performing opportunities, dont just wait by the phone or the email inbox!
BE PROFESSIONAL
- be prepared for a gig - music, dress, invoice and transport
- be early,and
- be easy to work with at all times! Your goal here is to be remembered and asked to do another gig! Know the difference between self-confidence and having ego and attitude and practise self-confidence alone
and
CONTACTS, CONTACTS, CONTACTS
And not just the teachers. It may be the students sitting next to you in performance practice and those valuable three or four years of networking that are going to be your greatest assets.
SUCCESS
passion+hard work + persistence = success
everything else is secondary including talent and the institute at which you studied.
and
Success is how you deal with life's setbacks
ON ADVICE
free advice is worth it's cost price!
ON CRITICS
"Noone has every erected a monument to a critic." (Hector Berlioz)
THE MOST IMPORTANT AXIOM I USE
Only ever compete with yourself!
best wishes for a bright prosperous and long future in your chosen endeavours
Cath Lukin
While living in a major city there are more work opportunities too. No small venue recitals or brief appearances should ever by shunned and always perform like it is your debut on a famous stage. I discovered that a former conductor of the SSO was in the audience once! Imagine where that can lead you.
the important things are:
SET and work towards worthy attainable GOALS
STRIVE for EXCELLENCE in your craft,
GET EXPERIENCE
Say yes to everything you can and then make it work for you
Make your own performing opportunities, dont just wait by the phone or the email inbox!
BE PROFESSIONAL
- be prepared for a gig - music, dress, invoice and transport
- be early,and
- be easy to work with at all times! Your goal here is to be remembered and asked to do another gig! Know the difference between self-confidence and having ego and attitude and practise self-confidence alone
and
CONTACTS, CONTACTS, CONTACTS
And not just the teachers. It may be the students sitting next to you in performance practice and those valuable three or four years of networking that are going to be your greatest assets.
SUCCESS
passion+hard work + persistence = success
everything else is secondary including talent and the institute at which you studied.
and
Success is how you deal with life's setbacks
ON ADVICE
free advice is worth it's cost price!
ON CRITICS
"Noone has every erected a monument to a critic." (Hector Berlioz)
THE MOST IMPORTANT AXIOM I USE
Only ever compete with yourself!
best wishes for a bright prosperous and long future in your chosen endeavours
Cath Lukin
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