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    Fine Arts Preview Day

    Saturday, November 4, 2023 at 10:00 AM until 5:00 PMCentral Daylight Time

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    Ripon College - Harwood Memorial Union
    400 Woodside Ave
    Ripon, WI 54971
    United States

    Join the Ripon College Office of Admission and Departments of Music, Theatre and Art for a special preview day opportunity. Learn about academics, campus life, the application and financial aid process, and the fine arts!

    After the formal preview day, students interested in auditioning for fine art scholarships will be able to meet with music, theatre, and art professors to perform, sing, or receive a portfolio review!

    This event is free to attend.

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    Getting Started
    Have you visited Ripon College before?
    Have you visited Ripon College before?
    Have you submitted an application or been accepted to Ripon College?
    Have you submitted an application or been accepted to Ripon College?
    Student Information
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    Current Academic and School Information
    Have you taken the ACT or SAT yet?
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    Parent/Guardian Information
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    First Parent/Guardian
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    Second Parent/Guardian
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    Audition and Portfolio Review Information
    Auditions and portfolio reviews will begin after the Preview Day has concluded around 1:30 p.m. These scholarship opportunities will be on a first-come, first-serve basis and run until 5:00 p.m. at the latest depending on student registrations. Students who have to wait for a later audition/portfolio review will have opportunities to interact with fine arts students and faculty while they wait for their appointment. Audition/portfolio review appointments will be shared with students before arriving to campus on Nov. 4.
    Which fine art scholarship audition or portfolio review are you interested in participating in?
    Which fine art scholarship audition or portfolio review are you interested in participating in?
    Music: Wiedey Family Ensemble Scholarships
    Which music audition would you like to participate in?
    Students must select one option for this scholarship opportunity.
    Which music audition would you like to participate in?
    Students must select one option for this scholarship opportunity.
    Winds & Brass
    • Sections of two contrasting pieces of prepared music (approx. 2-4 minutes total)
    • Any major or minor scale (range appropriate for instrument)
    Percussion
    • Sections of pieces for two contrasting percussion instruments
      • Examples: mallet keyboards, snare drum, timpani, multi-percussion, drumset
      • NOT two similar instruments (e.g., xylophone + vibraphone, or multi-percussion + drumset)
    Piano/Organ
    • Two contrasting pieces or sections of pieces of music (approx. 2-4 minutes)
    • 2 octaves of any major or minor scale; can be played with both hands in unison or separate
    Strings (violin, viola, cello, double bass, guitar)
    • Two contrasting pieces or sections of pieces of music (approx. 2-4 minutes)
    • 2 octaves of any major or minor scale (guitar: can substitute chord progression of I-IV-V-I in two keys - major or minor)
    Voice
    • One piece of prepared music
    • Vocalizing for range and some sight-singing
    Theatre: The Doreen L. Conforti Chemerow ’73 Endowed Theatre Scholarship
    Will you participate in an acting audition or a technical theatre portfolio review?
    Students must select one option for this scholarship opportunity.
    Will you participate in an acting audition or a technical theatre portfolio review?
    Students must select one option for this scholarship opportunity.
    Acting Audition
    • We ask each student completing an acting audition to prepare two contrasting monologues (dramatic and comedic) totaling 3-5 minutes.
    Technical Theatre Interview
    • We ask each student completing a technical theatre interview to prepare a short resume or portfolio of their work. This can include stage manager books, photos of set designs, etc.
    The Joanne Spelman Studio Art Scholarship
    Which artist mediums will be presented in your portfolio review?
    Which artist mediums will be presented in your portfolio review?
    Studio Art Portfolio Review
    • Students will be asked to bring in a professional artistic portfolio featuring at minimum 6 original pieces of art. This portfolio can be paper art, digital art, photos of sculptures, etc.
    Your College Ambitions
    To help us get to know your better, please answer the following questions. We will use this information if you apply to Ripon College or schedule a campus visit in the future.
    What types of activities would you like to participate in during college?
    What types of activities would you like to participate in during college?
    Have you been in contact with a Ripon College Coach?
    Have you been in contact with a Ripon College Coach?
    Final Comments
    We will send you a confirmation email after you submit below. 

    We look forward to listening to your audition!
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    Ripon College
    Office of Admission
    300 W. Seward St.
    Ripon, WI 54971
    Phone: 920-748-8709
    Email: adminfo@ripon.edu
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