composition portfolio

For an undergraduate composition major is there any instrumentation they look out for like quartet or solos.how about harmony.Is there any composition styles/instrumentation/harmony they do not accept.Those who had the experince please share.

I guess it depends on the school you are going to. I assume you are talking about a portfolio for the application and audition process? If you are already in school and looking to graduate, you need to talk to your department for their specific requirements.

Generally, they want to see a variety of scoring, such as a chamber piece, larger ensemble, VOCAL piece, for starters. I am not sure if length or style is really that important for undergrad, as most composers at this point are in their "imitative period" anyway.

I know of some schools that seem to have no requirements, whereas others want ready-to-be-published quality before they will even meet you.

So, it just depends on where you want to go. Do you have a school in mind? Check out their website and see what their requirements are, as it can very greatly.

So, it just depends on where you want to go. Do you have a school in mind? Check out their website and see what their requirements are, as it can very greatly.

That's really the best way to go. Check out what each school wants individually.

Don't just look at their website. Even a reputable music school's website tells not even half the story. You need to talk to people at the school. Professors, admissions, anybody you can get the full story from. They'd like to see you at your best, and some of the things that show that aren't always written-out requirements. Phone admissions, e-mail professors. Just start asking them if they'd like to see certain things or not, good communication can't hurt.

how about for semi popular conservatory

So what would Berklee, Juilliard, Thornton etc. ask for?

So what would Berklee, Juilliard, Thornton etc. ask for?

yes,that was what i wnated to know.

I think you should submit a portfolio of different styles. As various as possible! Even Berklee would accept a more classical type of music, I believe.

Good luck!

I think you should submit a portfolio of different styles. As various as possible! Even Berklee would accept a more classical type of music, I believe.

Good luck!

How about instrumentation and length of piecie

Normally I think people would do 1 Orchestral, 1 Chamber and 1 solo (solo including Violin + Piano duet, etc.)