Program Requirements

Master of Music: Piano

Prescreening required; video strongly preferred. Hands should be visible in video.

Fall 2024 Audition Dates:

February 10, 12-13, 17

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.