Victorian College of the Arts Secondary School

Jedak · Post by **Jedak** » Thu Sep 13, 2007 4:48 am

Today I went to an audition for an arts specialist school in Melboure (VCASS) for my music. It went really well -- the theory/musicianship test two weeks ago I found easy. Its a really good school and I hope I get in

I'll tell you guys what the results are when they come in

Macar · Post by **Macar** » Thu Sep 13, 2007 4:57 am

break a leg... or whatever you say to a composer/theorist. break a baton? a pencil? Tear up some manuscript paper?

Lady Nerevar · Post by **Lady Nerevar** » Thu Sep 13, 2007 3:09 pm

just dont break an actual musical instrument, cause youll have to pay for it later...

good luck!

Jelle · Post by **Jelle** » Thu Sep 13, 2007 6:53 pm

that sounds great, good luck with your future carreer! I didnt know you could already go to specialistst schools so early (you are 14 right?) at least, In the Netherlands that isnt very common. (I have to stay another 3 boring years learning stupid things I dont need to know)

aro101 · Post by **aro101** » Thu Sep 13, 2007 10:14 pm

I didnt know you could already go to specialistst schools so early (you are 14 right?) at least, In the Netherlands that isnt very common.

Lol, here we have special schools for musicians. You join one at the age of six, and besides typical lessons you learn how to play and sing etc... It's very tiring though, children attempting this kind of school almost don't have any free time... I even had a girlfriend from such a school

A also have a friend that tries to be really good at playing French Horn. Musicians are very specific people...

Good luck Jedak

Jedak · Post by **Jedak** » Fri Sep 14, 2007 6:32 am

Lady Nerevar wrote:just dont break an actual musical instrument, cause youll have to pay for it later...

Its my own instrument, so I wouldn't want to break it. I got my trumpet only a week after my first lesson - my parents could see I would give it up; I'm serious- I have a silver coated intermediate trumpet (not a begginer-and this was advanced intermediate, meaning it could be used as a professional trumpet). And I still play it

Also they make you sing a lot - I'm not sure I can break my voice

If I get in, I will be able to conduct my own works! They told me that because of the high level I am at composing and conducting for my age (well, maybe not conducting because I started a few months ago but I am conducting my school band

).

El Scumbago · Post by **El Scumbago** » Fri Sep 14, 2007 9:55 am

That's great news Jedak, may success smile upon thy trumpet!

Macar · Post by **Macar** » Fri Sep 14, 2007 12:47 pm

Jedak wrote: Also they make you sing a lot - I'm not sure I can break my voice

Oh trust me, you can. Take one vocal health class and you'll know that sudden death can come at any time to your voice especialy if you abuse it. Pretty scary to people who are looking to thier voice as their sole means of livelyhood.

Jedak · Post by **Jedak** » Sat Sep 15, 2007 12:37 am

I didn't know that!

I'll break a vocal chord, then

The results should come in in about two weeks or so.

EDIT:

I got my trumpet 2 months after my first lesson, not one week. I was only 8, anyway

Jedak · Post by **Jedak** » Tue Oct 09, 2007 10:36 am

Oops...

I forgot to tell you guys, I guess it hasn't really sunken in...

*drumroll*

I'M IN!!!!!

I got the result two weeks ago and I totally forgot that I posted it here

Since I got the results so early after the audition (yes, thats fast -- I know because most get their results about now) it means that I did really good and they really wan't me in.

theviking · Post by **theviking** » Tue Oct 09, 2007 12:53 pm

Congratulations. It's really cool that you'll be able to use your hobby for a living in the future, so good luck.

El Scumbago · Post by **El Scumbago** » Tue Oct 09, 2007 6:09 pm

Let's go bananas then!

Nomadic1 · Post by **Nomadic1** » Tue Oct 09, 2007 9:00 pm

Congrats on getting in.

lb003g0676 · Post by **lb003g0676** » Wed Oct 10, 2007 12:51 am

God, wish we ahd speciliased colges at your age. Lucky git and REALLY awesome job in getting in.

Jedak · Post by **Jedak** » Wed Oct 10, 2007 1:42 am

My favorite sentance in the confirmation form:

You should be aware that gaining entry to the school is equivalent of winning a major scholarship which covers your music tutition fees, provided by the Victorian State Government.

Post by **Haplo** » Wed Oct 10, 2007 1:54 am

tutition?

Congratulations dude!

Jedak · Post by **Jedak** » Wed Oct 10, 2007 2:05 am

Thats what is sais

Thanks!

Jedak · Post by **Jedak** » Sat Oct 20, 2007 11:14 am

400 people where regected a position this year

...30 got in...

2 trumpeters got in this year, including me.

Sphynxette · Post by **Sphynxette** » Fri Nov 16, 2007 12:23 am

Congratulations!

I have a friend who does dance there and I was actually going to audition for music this year as well but I love my old school too much.

It sounds like a great place! Congrats again!

-Saddistic_Angel- · Post by **-Saddistic_Angel-** » Fri Nov 16, 2007 1:04 pm

Hey, well done man.
Hope it all goes well.

I play in a MYM group at the VCA on Saturdays

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Personally, I find that VCASS lacks in creativity and innovation when it comes to music.

The head of strings thinks that the correct method of playing music is not playing for weeks, and then him molding your playing to his satisfaction.

Pathetic, in my view, but I play celtic music so no wonder.

Congratulations again for getting in, you must be pretty damn good at what you do.

Jedak · Post by **Jedak** » Sat Nov 17, 2007 8:33 am

Hey thanks!

I've got a friend who goes there (he's a year older) and he also plays trumpet, so I know I'm going to the right place.
(btw I am a higher AMEB grade then him hehe...)

Jedak · Post by **Jedak** » Sat Nov 24, 2007 7:03 am

Just 'cause I have nowhere else to write this...

This week is orentation week for upcoming VCASS students. Which in other words means I get to miss out on school on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Woo me.

bmscout208 · Post by **bmscout208** » Sat Nov 24, 2007 7:44 am

wow you are good at music i have music classes in my low budget public school... and i suck at it, lol i cant even remember a chord or anything and i cant play any bits of music for more than 10-30 seconds or i blank out and play the same bit again and i cant read music either. so best of luck