Program Requirements

Bachelor of Music: Viola

Prescreening required; must be video recording.

Prescreening and 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 (note: applicants must pass the prescreening round in order to move ahead with the virtual audition round): 

  1. Submit a recorded audition via the Portfolio section of your Bienen School Supplement. After submitting your Bienen School Supplement and Common/Coalition Application and receiving your prescreening results (if applicable), 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 Prescreening:

  • The exposition or equivalent of the first movement of any major viola concerto
  • The prelude of a solo suite or first movement of any sonata or partita by Bach

For Final Audition:

  • Two contrasting movements of any solo suite, sontata, or partita by Bach
  • Complete first movement of any major concerto

Other Degrees

Master of Music: Viola