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The Queen’s College Performing Arts Scholarship
The piece should be approximately two minutes in duration and will form the basis of the interview. Audition pieces must be learned by heart and must be solo work, not requiring the interviewer to perform in any form of dialogue. It is advisable that the candidate has knowledge of the context of the selected pieces. All candidates should bring evidence of any previous experience or qualifications e.g. LAMDA certificates, music examination grades, participation in productions. Music for dances or backing tracks should be provided by the candidate on CD/ iPod/iPhone/YouTube link etc.
Expectations We are looking for candidates with enthusiasm and commitment who will make a positive contribution to Queen’s College Performing Arts. Successful candidates at 11+ and 13+ are usually expected to take GCSE Drama as part of their GCSE programme. All successful candidates are expected to contribute to major school productions.
Performing Arts Scholars enrich everyone’s experience at Queen’s. The evidence of their talent contributes to the rich, creative culture of the school. The depth and range of opportunity for performance in dance and drama or work behind the scenes is exceptional. The College has unique partnerships that open opportunities for our students to work with professionals in specialist areas of the performing arts. Academically, Drama at Queen’s is a popular choice at both GCSE and A Level with pupils consistently achieving outstanding results. Many of our students have achieved the high accolade of places at leading universities such as Birmingham, Warwick, The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, Oxford School of Drama, The Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, RADA and Guildford School of Acting to name a few. Our dance students take up places at LIPA and Chichester University, amount others.
Requirements Q Both the practical skills and future potential of each candidate are taken into account. Q Demonstrated ability and an active interest in an aspect of the Performing Arts is essential. Q Proven acting, musical, or dancing ability or an interest and ability in the technical aspects of the subject - sound, lighting or design. Auditions Candidates must prepare TWO of the following options: Q A solo monologue/soliloquy from any published play text Q A solo dance piece (original or repertoire) Q A solo song from any established piece of musical theatre, (e.g. The Wizard of Oz, Les Miserables, Cats, Oliver) either unaccompanied or to a backing track.
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