A stepwise guide for Singers and Pianists
Phase I. Auditions
- After registering online for an AIMS audition, you will receive a Confirmatory Email with the link to a document, the Singers/Pianists Audition Questionnaire and Report. These are the instructions you will be given:
- OPEN and PRINT OUT THIS DOCUMENT.
- FILL OUT the questionnaire, your repertoire, attach a small photo and your one-page résumé. Your résumé should include competitions you have won/placed.
- BRING THESE ITEMS TO YOUR AUDITION.
- GIVE THEM TO THE AIMS REPRESENTATIVE.
For Recorded Auditions: register online, pay the audition fee and send these same items with your recording to the AIMS Office.
- Need directions, map links, address, building, and room number/location of your audition? See Singer/Pianist audition site details.
- Limited scholarship awards and work/study grants are available to help you attend AIMS. Please discuss how you plan to finance AIMS in Graz with the AIMS Representative.
- Read about ways you can raise money and about scholarships offered by AIMS: See You Can Afford AIMS in Graz.
Your status will be communicated to you by email within a few days after your audition.
Based on your audition, three types of acceptances are made:
- Early acceptance - you are accepted for the AIMS in Graz Experience
- Provisional acceptance - AIMS’ decision is made after completion of all auditions
- Space-available acceptance - your
acceptance is likely if space is available.
(The class is limited to 120-125 singers and pianists.)
Confirmation of your acceptance will start about April 15.
Information collected through the Application for Admission web site includes your contact information between now and July 1, passport information and health insurance coverage. You will also be asked to read and accept certain AIMS policies. You are not accepted until this Phase is completed and fees are paid. To view the info needed in this Phase, click on the documents below: (These documents are only for information. Registration is only Online. Do not mail copies to AIMS.)
| Admission Application |
| Vital Statistics Info |
| Financial Policies |
| Passport and Visa Information |
| AIMS Limits of Responsibility |
Through the Enrollment web site, you will be asked to review AIMS housing policies, grant permission for emergency health care, give a brief health history, assess your proficiency in German, review recommended course materials and read info about the Meistersinger Vocal Competition.
You will also be asked to review AIMS travel policies. If you book your travel through AIMS travel partner, your itinerary will be recorded with the AIMS group. Please review Travel Info and the AIMS Travel web page carefully. If you do not book through AIMS, we must know you date and time of arrival in Graz for your room to be available. You may record your travel plans on the AIMS Registration web site. To view the information required in this Phase, click on the documents below. (These documents are for information only. Registration is Online. Do not mail copies to AIMS.)
| Housing Info |
| Travel Info |
| Medical Reminders |
| Emergency Treatment Permission |
| German Class Placement |
| Course Materials |
| Meistersinger Vocal Competition |
Opera Studio Singers Only
Your biographical and performance information is needed for the printed programs of orchestral concerts if you are
chosen to perform in Graz. Print and complete this form, bring it to Graz and turn it in at Check-in.
Click here: Singers Bios.
Click Here for the Enrollment web site for accepted applicants.
Phase IV. Performance Planning
Pianists
Pianists choose either Concert or Opera Studio participation. You can specify your
teacher/coach preferences when this phase opens. Please review the
Piano Program Information; then
Major Events Calendar, 2008 Program Plans and Faculty biographies
on this web site. One of the AIMS Artistic Directors will arrange for you to contact the appropriate person of the Collaborative
Piano Program to discuss repertoire.
Singers
Phase IV is designed to help
you develop specific goals for study and performance. Depending on your
stage of development or immediate plans, performance may or may not be
important. Working on vocal technique, learning German, studying
diction, expanding your repertoire, improving your auditioning or stage
artistry skills, etc., may better use the amazing variety of people and
resources available at AIMS. Set your priorities after studying the
courses, lessons and coaching available. See
Course Descriptions for Singers. Read what AIMS Alumni say about AIMS to
learn what experiences were meaningful to them.
Phase IV registration covers your Faculty Hearing repertoire and your performance and teacher/coach preferences.
- You will be asked to provide the repertoire you will perform from memory at your Faculty Hearing in Graz. The purpose of the Hearings is to 1) assign teachers and coaches, 2) allow the faculty to assess your current status and 3) cast the first two concert performances.
- Review the Major Events Calendar, a chronological list of planned events, to see the performance opportunities. (Check regularly for updates.)
- Read the Program Plans to see where your repertoire and voice type might fit into programs with orchestra or piano accompaniment. Check Program Plans regularly for changes. Don’t overlook operetta concerts asopportunities to sing in German. Every performance offers the opportunity to work on repertoire with your voice teacher, coach, stage artistry coach, diction coach, et al. See the Performance Preferences questionnaire for the information you will be asked to provide.
- Review the Faculty Biographies to assist you in choosing a voice teacher and coach (see Teacher/Coach Preference).
Suggestion: print out the Events Calendar, Program Plans, Performance Preference and Teacher/Coach Preference pages to discuss with your teacher.
You will be notified when the Performance Planning web site opens. Login using your Last Name
and Confirmation Code (provided by email) to list your Faculty Hearing repertoire and Performance choices. You can make changes up to July 1.
Do not depart for Graz without providing this information online.
More Information:
AIMS is all about YOU!
Sample Student
Weekly Schedule
Descriptions of Concerts and Recitals
in Graz.
Photo Gallery: View Graz concert
venues.
Set Goals, Plan and Prioritize for your AIMS GRAZ Experience.
AIMS in Graz offers more than any other program
and more than any one person can do.
That’s what makes it great!
