Program Requirements

Bachelor of Music: Harp

No prescreening round; audition unaccompanied.

Fall 2024 Audition Dates:

Early Decision: TBD ||| Regular Decision: TBD

Fall 2024 Audition Formats

FALL 2024 AUDITION FORMAT OPTIONS WILL BE ANNOUNCED IN THE SUMMER OF 2023.

2023 AUDITION FORMAT INFORMATION:

Applicants will have the option to audition on campus or virtually. On-campus auditions are strongly encouraged. Those auditioning in person should prepare the repertoire found below.  
 
For those unable to audition on campus, a two-part virtual audition option is available:

  1. Submit a recorded audition via the Portfolio section of your Bienen School Supplement. After submitting your Bienen School Supplement and Common/Coalition Application, you will receive an email that includes a link to the specific recorded audition repertoire requirements and video duration specifications. The recorded audition deadline is November 15 for the Early Decision round and February 1 for Regular Decision. Repertoire requirements will be pulled from the audition requirements found on this page.
  2. Complete a 10-minute Zoom meeting with faculty. Information on the meeting format will be available via the aforementioned email. The meeting may include playing. Applicants will receive their Zoom link 3-5 days before the meeting.
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For Final Audition:

  • One technical étude, such as Bochsa, Pozzoli, or Schmidt
  • One orchestral excerpt or cadenza, such as:
    • Tchaikovsky, cadenza from The Nutcracker
    • Berlioz, Symphonie fantastique
    • Rimsky-Korsakov, Capriccio Espagnol
  • Two contrasting solos (cuts are acceptable) totaling no more than 8 minutes; examples include:
    • Grandjany, Fantasy on a Theme of Haydn
    • Salzedo, Chanson dans la Nuit
    • Prokofiev, Prelude in C Major "Harp"
    • Tournier, Etude de Concert

Other Degrees

Master of Music: Harp