Recorded Audition (Embark)
•Bullet: Guitar: consider two different styles, multi-tracking, looping, or effects; playing with others or a backing track is fine
•Bullet: Keyboards: show improvisation, harmonic knowledge, and technique across the two pieces
•Bullet: Bass and drums: provide contrasting pieces showing technique and the ability to groove
•Bullet: Multi-instrumentalists: submit your two videos on different instruments
•Bullet: Other instruments welcome (e.g. harp, saxophone, cello, violin, flute) — choose works relevant to popular music
Process
•Bullet: Step 1: Apply via UCAS Conservatoires
•Bullet: Step 2: Upload three videos to Embark
•Bullet: Step 3: If shortlisted, attend a 25-minute interview (online or in person)
Live Interview
•Bullet: 25-minute interview if shortlisted after video review
•Bullet: Attend online or in person at King Charles Court; there are no live auditions
•Bullet: Short musicianship assessment: rhythm, harmony, and listening skills (may include interval and chord recognition)
