Unlock the secrets to creating standout Pre-Screen recordings with this essential guide, built on over two decades of experience and award-winning international practical-research. Designed for university applications, competitions, and professional opportunities, this resource offers clear and practical advice to help you shine in the competitive performing arts world.
If you are preparing your Pre-Screen materials, this guide was
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The RepertoireMatrix™: A specially designed table for performing artists that clarifies the pieces you need to record, their technical, musical and artistic challenges, and how to approach them.
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A List of Common Pre-Screen or Audition Pieces: This serves as a helpful guide if you're unsure about which materials to record.
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Personal/Artistic Statement Video Script: A basic script to guide you through creating this often-challenging video, which is increasingly required by schools, competitions, and organizations.
“Having earned multiple international scholarships and professional positions, in this guide I’ll share key tips for a successful Pre-Screen recording. Plus, with experience as a jury member and researcher, I’ll also provide advanced insights of how Prescreen review works, 10 QR codes with valuable related multimedia and extra info for preparation, and 21 Pro-Tips to help you stand out.”
About the Author
Diego Barbosa-Vásquez
Maestro Diego Barbosa-Vásquez is a Colombian-born Opera, Orchestra, and Ballet Conductor. Worldwide trained and currently based in the USA. Has collaborated as Conductor with the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, Nashville Symphony Orchestra, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, IU Opera and Ballet Theater, and IU Symphonies (USA). In addition, was Music & Artistic Director of the CASC Opera Camp and the World Music Symphony Orchestra (Los Angeles, CA); Music & Artistic Director of Pronartes Musical Theater, Huila Philharmonic, and E&P Orchestra and Choir System (Colombia), and Principal Guest Conductor of El Salvador National Youth Symphony Orchestra for 6 years, between other Artistic Director positions at USA and LatinAmerica. Moreover, the Colombian Maestro holds a Doctor Degree from the prestigious Opera, Orchestra, and Ballet Conducting Department at Jacobs School of Music of Indiana University (USA) with Doctoral Minors in Music Theory and Arts Administration.
Furthermore, Maestro Barbosa-Vásquez is a Multidisciplinary Scholar internationally recognized for his PostDoctoral Research in LatinAmerican Cultures, Arts and Identities as Artists/Scholar of CLACS, and for his PostDoctoral Research in Performing Arts Sustainability (Dimensions: Artistic, Financial, Social and Ecological) with emphasis on International Business, International Political-Economy, Entrepreneurship, and Public Policy development collaborating with the prestigious Ostrom Workshop as affiliated scholar.
Mastering Your Pre-Screen Recording is the first in a series of publications by the Performing Arts Laboratory, specially designed to Empower a wide range of Stakeholders across various sectors where the Performing Arts field suffers from asymmetric information and stakeholder disconnection. These publications aim to foster a more sustainable and healthier Performing Arts field for all.
The Performing Arts Laboratory - Press, is a branch dedicated to transforming complex, multidisciplinary research into accessible, practical resources for the performing arts community. Available in multiple languages, Performing Arts Laboratory - Press publications ensure that everyone, regardless of background or level of expertise, has the tools to engage with the performing arts and, for artists or arts administrators, to enjoy a sustainable and fulfilling career in the field.
