How To ATTACK College Auditions and Applications | Ft Lila Crosswhite

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[@ThatViolaKid]

Hai guise I've missed you =) What's something amazing that's happened to you since we last spoke? =)

[@TheSIGHTREADINGProject]

Missed you too TVK- So, amazing thing? I’ve only been playing a year but I just about managed to keep up with the junior school orchestra 😂 they can sight read new stuff on the spot (they are awesome 9 - 11year olds haha). I have to take it home and study but I’m mostly caught up by the next week. 🤣 The head of junior school music started a parent viola class, which is what got me going

[@haleys3951]

AHHHH I'VE MISSED YOU SO MUCH!!!!!

[@anniek7986]

got first flute in my concert band :)

[@-Honeybee]

I bought my dream viola. Best feeling in the world, man.

[@haleys3951]

@@-Honeybee OMG I remember you from a few videos ago saying how you were on the hunt for a Viola. Congrats dude

[@LavaMLG]

Been taking viola lessons for 2 years and I got auditions this weekend :) kill me now!

[@ThatViolaKid]

You're gonna crush themmmmm. Let's get after it >=)

[@haleys3951]

Good luck

[@LavaMLG]

ThatViolaKid thank you!

[@LavaMLG]

Haley s thank you!

[@faerielass]

The college process is kicking my butt HARD.

[@ThatViolaKid]

I totally understand that feeling! Just keep pushing!!!!!

[@alexestrella7103]

How’d it go

[@flutechannel]

Best of luck everyone on auditions! Great info here and a great way to bring it into the real world. We tend to romanticize and have real experience and being able to talk about it like this is so so AWESOME!

[@maddyhommel7521]

In the middle of my college audition season...:/ (2 auditions down, 2 to go!)

[@ThatViolaKid]

You got thisssss!!! Almost done!

[@thedivacomposer]

I'm a singer and in the midst of these auditions - I've done 3/5 so far. I can't emphasize how important the spreadsheet thing is!! It totally helped! I did my prescreens at a cheap local recording studio all in one go, but I like the idea of setting up a backup two days. I finished all my written applications before November 1st by basically doing one application a weekend since the middle of September, which worked great and I highly recommend it. This was a great video and I wish I had it earlier! I'll keep being myself in mind for my last two auditions. Thanks!

[@ThatViolaKid]

You've done all the work, Sarah! Now all you have to do is execute! Thanks for your feedback, and I'm sorry I didn't make it sooner -_-

[@thedivacomposer]

@@ThatViolaKid Thanks! The video is great - I'm sure future auditionees will really appreciate it!

[@kiaraeijo]

I was in that place around this time last year ( and the year before because I auditioned for grad school twice) and I’m happy with the teacher that I’m with right now even though the school I’m at currently is not a “shining light” school. I’m currently in my second semester at Austin Peay State University which is in Clarksville, Tennessee ( it’s an hour north of Nashville) and my current teacher I actually met in a summer class that she hosted with William Bennett as the guest artist (she took lessons with him and took a year out of her doctorate to study with Trevor Wye) I’m so glad that you’re back! 😊❤️🎶

[@TheSIGHTREADINGProject]

Hi TVK! Great to see you! I’m a viola noob. I keep my rosin flat because of you 😂😎

[@ThatViolaKid]

Hahahahaha YESSSS! That makes me so happy! #FlatRosiners

[@chrispezanosky2376]

So excited you’re producing content again!!

[@ingridayarza]

Man, welcome back! Haha This is really helpful, thanks for everything to you and Lila 😊

[@ThatViolaKid]

Thanks, Ingrid! Back to making crumby videos for the internet =O lol

[@ingridayarza]

@@ThatViolaKid Hahaha, your videos are always awesome, Drew!! Btw I crackep up with that Tai López knowledge edit 💀😂

[@Guuzaka]

Though I have no plans to go to music school, this video provided additional insight in what to look for in a music teacher/tutor.🎻🎼

[@lotusflower2632]

Thank you for the direction of applying for college. I'm a little overwhelmed with college processes. Thanks

[@nathandenman3262]

Hey TVK!!! I loved this video!! My first college audition is this Saturday on clarinet!! Can you make a video on how to handle the actual audition itself? Thank you so much for this vid!

[@ThatViolaKid]

I'll get to work on that! =)

[@leahbouley9765]

My anxiety just went through the roof... I have soo much to dooo

[@ThatViolaKid]

Hahaha remember: ONE DAY AT A TIME! You got this!

[@boromir1super]

I’m just a few months away from having my college auditions, I will apply for the two biggest music colleges in Mexico, so I’m super nervous. Thank you for your video, it came at very a good moment :)

[@joeyburgos_]

YOOOO great to see you uploading again. I auditioned and got accepted to my top choice!!!

[@ThatViolaKid]

Congratulations, my dude! That's amazing! Super proud of you!

[@joeyburgos_]

ThatViolaKid thanks man:))

[@ingridayarza]

Congrats!!!

[@lukeanatol5512]

Im auditioning for viola pre college next march yetttt this is stilll SO helpful thankkks TVKKKK

[@ThatViolaKid]

My pleasure, Luke. Break a leg!

[@lukeanatol5512]

@@ThatViolaKid would we say break a finger *Illuminati music* .... DUN DUN DUHHHHHH

[@nitavemuri6170]

Lmaoooo I need college auditions to end. I don't even care where I get into anymore 😭😂 4 down 2 to go

[@alexestrella7103]

Nita Vemuri how’d it go? Where did you get into?

[@thorfinn_fit5365]

Hey! I love your videos and you are one of my favorite people to watch on KZbin. I want to be a musician but I was wondering how you get income while searching for what you want to pursue as a career. Keep up the good work!

[@SOLENOID4]

Well done Alexander Forde !

[@briank2142]

You're finally back! I've been playing the viola for around 2 years and I don't know if you already said this in one of your videos but what viola do you have?

[@ThatViolaKid]

Hi Brian! I have a Tertis model viola made by Kile Hill! You can find out more about his work at kilehillcellos.com/

[@samuelrappaport6162]

Love from the Paris consvetory music.

[@ellasans4758]

I'm in my first year of music at uni in Australia but I'm hating it 😂 I'm auditioning as an international student for Juilliard next year wish me luck!

[@solasta.x]

Hello! I just found your channel and I’ve noticed that you went to Juilliard. As an incoming freshman in high school who has been playing an instrument for 4 years, what could I do to increase my chances of getting into Juilliard? I’ve been taking private lessons for 6 months now and I have been accepted into my performing arts high school’s chamber orchestra. What more could I do to better educate myself and prepare myself? I love your videos, you’re so relatable and you know how to talk to people💖 (Edit: I play cello, by the way☺️)

[@dianauzieltablando878]

Hi, I've been playing the viola for 3 years and I having a hard time to put my sholder rest? Pls teach us how to put sholder rest in viola😊😊

[@Ddd-pv6iy]

Thank you 😊

[@ThatViolaKid]

My pleasure!!!

[@gonmelo3222]

Dude what's your experience with weather like really cold and really hot temperatures and how they affect string instruments?

[@tooyourmom2636]

I was at your show and you came to my school

[@roewilson5905]

I know this is hecka late, but where do you recommend people study music theory and composition outside of school I'm thinking of applying and maybe transferring from my liberal arts college to a music school (probably either for jazz guitar or Composition), thanks!

[@ariah.222]

I’m not even close to college but I’m still keeping this in mind😂 Viola players gotta stick together you know🤪😂

[@ThatViolaKid]

That's the only way we're gonna survive against the onslaught of viola jokes! We gotta have each other's backs!!!

[@ariah.222]

ThatViolaKid and take the melodies from those evil first violinist!!😆

[@Monica-rv7go]

So...what are the academic standards for getting into Juilliard, and once you're in, what academic classes are you required to take?

[@alexestrella7103]

Monica Limberg they have very few academic classes I believe it’s either one math or science and and an English class

[@graciemay5101]

Hey TVK that was a really helpful video but I have 1 concern: i know that auditioning for music schools comes with a lot of competition and the kind of people I'd be auditioning with probably have a lot of background that qualifies them more than me (ie-theyre child prodigies, they've been playing since they were a toddler, they've won a lot of really impressive competitions, or have had training with really great teachers) and I'm really worried if I'm not qualified enough because I dont come from backgrounds like that to get into a school even though I love music and work hard at it (my background=I started playing the cello with my school orchestra program 7 years ago when I was 9, I love playing but I'm not apart of any youth orchestra outside of school or won any competitions, and I still feel like I'm moving to slow to get to where I need to be for my college auditions) should I be preparing anything to help increase my chances of getting accepted into a music school of my choice?

[@ThatViolaKid]

Gracie!!! Thanks for the comment. You have to realize that MOST KIDS are just like you. MOST KIDS aren't prodigies. I would suggest that you continue to find extracurricular orchestras outside of your school to participate in. If you don't have access to anything like that, I would try to attend orchestra festivals hire the college teachers you want to study with. You'll always do well with meeting more people and continuing to work as hard as you can =)

[@Hehehehe-bo8bj]

This is really irrelevant but I just wanted to tell u that I meet ur orchestra teacher in middle school, Mrs.Moran, I think thts how to spell it, at viola palooza. Very cool experience.

[@kaitlynjones597]

When you had your audition on Saturday :(

[@ThatViolaKid]

How'd it go???

[@grapesofwrath361]

You said that we have time in our Junior year to go visit colleges and that we should correspond the lessons with the teachers with the college visits. However, on another video you said to make the lesson with the teacher right before the audition. Should I make/send out applications And visit teachers in my junior year of high school or should I not worry about it until senior year? Also I really appreciate the videos about college, it makes me so much more confident about The whole process.

[@ThatViolaKid]

You don't audition during your junior year. What I meant was--visit the school if you can during your junior year. And if you got past pre-screening during your senior year, you're going to have to do a live audition at the school. That means you'll also be visiting the school for your in your senior year as well. That's typically when you have the trial lesson. I don't think you can apply to any college as a junior under normal circumstances. Sorry for the confusion

[@grapesofwrath361]

@@ThatViolaKid it’s totally fine, like I said I really like your content thanks for the answer!

[@howardman3926]

Checkmate, I'll just become a luthier

[@ThatViolaKid]

Hahahaha dopeeee

[@natalievelazquez9456]

I’m only 11 and I’m a guitar player and u don’t know how badly I want Juilliard to be my future but I’m just scared about auditions and being to ever pay if I get in hopefully scholarships are a option 😅❤️😂

[@allensanderson7869]

I audition at UNCG on the 23rd I'm so worried lol

[@alexestrella7103]

Allen Sanderson how’d it go

[@cass4701]

Awe, shucks! I could have used this video a year ago! : ( I'll keep this in mind for grad school!

[@ThatViolaKid]

Hahaha I'm sorry :(

[@zhihuaxiao9553]

Playing for an orchestra of a tech university and I'm the only one who can play the viola :(

[@anastasiafaith696]

Weird and TOTALLY random question - I’m trying to get in contact with Hsin-Yun Huang (she teaches at Julliards precollege) but she has no personal email anywhere 🤔?

[@James-ix5yj]

Do I have to be good at just repertoire and pieces to enter college or can I enter with a music composition instead/also? I'm not thinking of going to college for performance- I know that my piano skills aren't nearly good enough- but I'm wondering if it's required to audition with an instrument for every kind of student.

[@elvellarambles9151]

Kyrin If you want to study/major in composition specifically, it is required that you bring one or more of your own original works lol. They may want to hear you do something on an instrument, but definitely not as much as if you were going for performance or education or therapy. Or at least that’s the way it is at my college. Your piano skills will likely be improved through a Piano Class while you’re in college later. And oh by the way, make sure the schools you’re looking at have composition programs specifically (not just “music”)! Can’t stress that enough.

[@James-ix5yj]

@@elvellarambles9151 Thanks a lot for the input! I'll definitely keep this in mind! I've been worrying a lot about this, so I really appreciate the time you took to reply.

[@elvellarambles9151]

Kyrin Not a problem! We college musicians gotta help each other out! I went through this process just a couple of years ago and I’m about to do it again for graduate school :) (Like maybe I should make a channel about being a piano student or something :)

[@James-ix5yj]

@@elvellarambles9151Giving back, eh? Good plan. If/when I get through a music college, I could probably start a channel on how to go through the process while coming from a homeschooler standpoint. At least, if I ever get in. I'm sure plenty of people will watch stuff on how to be a piano student- there's plenty of people who are trying to learn it who probably have misconceptions about it- like, that it's always easy to learn. Been learning for 11 years, and it gets both harder and easier over time, yeah?

[@Ikkey73]

🎼Amazing information 🎻

[@ThatViolaKid]

I'm always happy to help!!!!

[@IrelandRobinson]

What did the librarian say to the kids? *Read more*

[@ThatViolaKid]

Lololol

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Viola haha

[@talanb.5657]

Wats guudd

[@ThatViolaKid]

We on fire like wuuuddddddd

[@ACastillo2020]

This is kinda late...

[@leoneltorres4442]

You're cute bruh😘

[@zanemassey1116]

I come from a loving family who supports me. F$&@/

[@ThatViolaKid]

You're one of the lucky ones!