Auditioning at The Collective Global Vision

Because we require our students to have a basic level of skill, and so we can place you in the program that’s best for you, you’ll need to complete an audition to apply to the school. We will evaluate your current level and place you in the program that best suits your needs. If we feel that you need more rudimentary studies to take advantage of our certificate or diploma programs, we may suggest you start with our Prep-A and Prep-B programs. If you are somewhat advanced, we may suggest you start in one of our more advanced programs. Please complete as many sections of the audition as you can. If there is something you can’t do, don’t worry about it and skip ahead. The audition is simply to place you in the program to suit your level.

The audition can be completed in person at our New York City location, or submitted electronically with your application. To set up an audition in person, please contact us at admissions@thecollectiveglobalvision.com. Your playing should be unaccompanied except for a metronome (if desired).

Application and audition materials, in most cases, are due a minimum of one week prior to the start date for the quarter to which you are applying. Please note that spots are limited, therefore, it is recommended that all materials be submitted well in advance.

 

Our comprehensive audition process is designed to assess your technical skills, musicality, and potential as a drummer. The process consists of two parts: Audition, and Optional Placement Exams.Live AuditionAfter review of your application materials, you may be invited to a live audition, either in person or via video conference. The audition will include the following sections, each of which will be graded by the panel on a scale of 1 to 10:I. RudimentsShowcase your technical proficiency with the following rudiments:
  1.  Single Stroke Roll
  2.  Double Stroke Roll
  3.  Paradiddles
II. Genre GroovesDemonstrate your versatility by playing 8 bars of each of the following grooves (see website for audio samples). Be prepared to adjust tempo and dynamics as requested by the audition panel:
  1. 12/8 Shuffle
  2. Jazz time with comping
  3. Motown Groove
  4. Reggae Groove

Our comprehensive audition process is designed to assess your technical skills, musicality, and potential as a music producer. The process consists of two parts: Application and Audition.
 
Part 1: Application. Sample Pack Composition
  1. Download the provided sample pack from our website.
  2. Create an original piece of music (1-3 minutes long) using these samples
  3. Submit your composition in wav format

Our audition process is designed to assess your technical skills, musicality, and potential as a studio engineer. The process consists of two parts: Application and Audition
 
Part 1: Application
I. Mixing Exercise
  1. Download one of four potential stem mixes from the institution’s website.
    1. There will be four sample tracks
      1. Dance
      2. Pop
      3. Rock
      4. Hip hop
  2. Create a balanced mix and master using these stems
  3. Submit both a premaster and a master in wav format
Your premaster will be judged on balance, leveling, and EQ.
Your master will be judged on volume and EQ.

The application for the Vocal Artistry program will be divided into three parts, each taking about 5-10 minutes to complete.
 
1. Video Submission (Two Songs) Using your phone or laptop, record yourself (on camera) performing two songs, each for 30-90 seconds. Choose one song from a list of standards, and the second can be any song of your choice. Please upload the files to a Dropbox folder with the title of the songs as the file names and send the folder to our admissions department.
 
a) Jazz or Pop Standard (Choose One)
Examples (Applicants Pick One):
  • Jazz: “Summertime” (Gershwin), “All of Me” (Gerald Marks), “Fly Me to the Moon” (Sinatra)
  • Pop/R&B: “Ain’t No Sunshine” (Bill Withers), “I Say a Little Prayer” (Aretha Franklin), “Stay” (Rihanna)
  • Assessment Focus: Pitch accuracy, phrasing, and basic stylistic awareness.
b) Free Choice Song
  • Any genre (30-90 seconds)
  • Can be original or cover
  • Assessment Focus: Emotional expression, vocal control, and potential.
2. Range & Technique Check
a) Simple Vocal Exercise:
  • Using your phone or laptop, record yourself singing a comfortable scale (do-re-mi-fa-sol-la-ti-do) ascending/descending, then repeat a half-step higher until you reach your limits.
  • Criteria:
    • Minimum usable range: 1.5 octaves without strain
    • No significant breaks or pitch instability
3. Optional (But Encouraged) Short Answer Question
“What do you hope to achieve in this program?” (50 words max)

The application for the Vocal Artistry program will be divided into three parts, each taking about 5-10 minutes to complete.
 
1. Video Submission (Two Songs) Using your phone or laptop, record yourself (on camera) performing two songs, each for 30-90 seconds. Choose one song from a list of standards, and the second can be any song of your choice. Please upload the files to a Dropbox folder with the title of the songs as the file names and send the folder to our admissions department.
 
a) Jazz or Pop Standard (Choose One)
Examples (Applicants Pick One):
  • Jazz: “Summertime” (Gershwin), “All of Me” (Gerald Marks), “Fly Me to the Moon” (Sinatra)
  • Pop/R&B: “Ain’t No Sunshine” (Bill Withers), “I Say a Little Prayer” (Aretha Franklin), “Stay” (Rihanna)
  • Assessment Focus: Pitch accuracy, phrasing, and basic stylistic awareness.
b) Free Choice Song
  • Any genre (30-90 seconds)
  • Can be original or cover
  • Assessment Focus: Emotional expression, vocal control, and potential.
2. Range & Technique Check
a) Simple Vocal Exercise:
  • Using your phone or laptop, record yourself singing a comfortable scale (do-re-mi-fa-sol-la-ti-do) ascending/descending, then repeat a half-step higher until you reach your limits.
  • Criteria:
    • Minimum usable range: 1.5 octaves without strain
    • No significant breaks or pitch instability
3. Optional (But Encouraged) Short Answer Question
“What do you hope to achieve in this program?” (50 words max)