We’re so excited you’ve decided to submit a recording to be evaluated by our faculty! Here are some thoughts for submitting a good recording.
Recording
- You should record a separate unedited video for each selection on your repertoire list.
- Your camera should record from a fixed position as if three adjudicators were seated in front of you.
- You should face straight forward to the camera as you would appear to adjudicators in a live audition.
- Your video recordings must clearly show your face and most of your body from the knees upward.
Performance
- Introduce each selection at the beginning of the video. Introduce yourself by saying: “My Name is__________; “I will sing—Title of Composition—by—Composer—and if appropriate—from—Title of Work”.
Preparing the YouTube Video
Settings
- Please note that you must select “unlisted” in the Privacy settings found under the broadcasting and Sharing Options section when uploading your video file to YouTube.
- If you select “private,” adjudicators will not be able to access your submission(s). If you select “Public”, you may encounter copyright issues with YouTube.
Video Titles and Description
- Your video title should be in the following format: IWU First and Last Name
- In the YouTube “Description” section, please include the Title, Composer, and Larger Work (if applicable).
Submission
- On the Google Form, provide the web link/address for your YouTube video
- Please double check the links you provide for each video before submitting your application.
