Prescreening required; video strongly preferred. Hands should be visible in video.
Fall 2024 Audition Formats:
All applicants whose program requires an audition are asked to audition on campus. Virtual auditions will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Applicants should wait to receive their prescreening results before contacting the Office of Music Admission about virtual audition options.
For Prescreening:
Repertoire is required and must be memorized. Prescreening should total a minimum of 30 minutes. Include a list of significant repertoire studied with prescreening submission.
- Sonata-allegro movement from a classical sonata, preferably by Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, or Schubert
- Romantic work
- Optional: additional pieces of applicant’s choice
For Final Audition:
Repertoire is required and must be memorized. Selections do not have to be the same as the prescreening repertoire.
- A work by J.S. Bach
- A full classical sonata, preferably by Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, or Schubert
- Romantic work
- Impressionist or contemporary work
- Étude of virtuosity
In addition: sight-reading is required
A list of significant repertoire studied should be brought to your audition.