This was the day of my audition, I wasn't even accepted to the school yet. I honestly don't see the point. And if they can justify a reason, why did they make it so hard? My theory knowledge shouldn't determine entrance into a performance oriented doctorate program.
"My theory knowledge shouldn't determine entrance into a performance oriented doctorate program."
I disagree. Skills like harmonic dictation and simple figured bass realization really demonstrate basic assets needed to be a high-level musician. Especially at the doctoral level.
Ask Charles Rosen.
As a matter of fact, I'd argue that if you want a degree in performance your dictation skills should be BETTER than usual.
I'm don't mind figured bass. As a performer, I'll run into that if I play older music that uses the practice. But, I don't see a time where I'll be forced to take musical dictation.
I think it is helpful and makes you a better musician, it develops your ear to recognize things. But last time I checked, I didn't play a passage any differently if I knew it was a ii-V-I cadence, or whatever progression...
99% of the time I have music in front of me and access to all parts, or a score. :)
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This was the day of my audition, I wasn't even accepted to the school yet. I honestly don't see the point. And if they can justify a reason, why did they make it so hard? My theory knowledge shouldn't determine entrance into a performance oriented doctorate program.
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I disagree. Skills like harmonic dictation and simple figured bass realization really demonstrate basic assets needed to be a high-level musician. Especially at the doctoral level.
Ask Charles Rosen.
As a matter of fact, I'd argue that if you want a degree in performance your dictation skills should be BETTER than usual.
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I think it is helpful and makes you a better musician, it develops your ear to recognize things. But last time I checked, I didn't play a passage any differently if I knew it was a ii-V-I cadence, or whatever progression...
99% of the time I have music in front of me and access to all parts, or a score. :)
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