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Prescreening required for all instruments; must be video format. Prescreening repertoire should be recorded with accompaniment where applicable. Prescreening repertoire can be separated into different video files or uploaded in a single video file.
February 11 & 12 (viola only on February 11)
Prescreening must contain 45 to 60 minutes of music representing different styles and historical periods. If reviewed favorably, the applicant will be invited to a final audition round.
If invited to the final audition round, the applicant will perform for and interview with a music faculty jury. Candidates are expected to prepare 60 minutes of music appropriate for the doctoral level. Selections should represent various styles and historical periods from the standard repertoire. The audition will last approximately 20 minutes. The applicant should perform selections used in the prescreening, but can also bring additional repertoire. Candidates will be required to submit their audition repertoire in advance. Auditions will be accompanied.
Program RequirementsPrescreening required for all instruments; must be video format. Prescreening repertoire should be recorded with accompaniment where applicable. Prescreening repertoire can be separated into different video files or uploaded in a single video file.
February 11 & 12 (viola only on February 11)
Prescreening must contain 45 to 60 minutes of music representing different styles and historical periods. If reviewed favorably, the applicant will be invited to a final audition round.
If invited to the final audition round, the applicant will perform for and interview with a music faculty jury. Candidates are expected to prepare 60 minutes of music appropriate for the doctoral level. Selections should represent various styles and historical periods from the standard repertoire. The audition will last approximately 20 minutes. The applicant should perform selections used in the prescreening, but can also bring additional repertoire. Candidates will be required to submit their audition repertoire in advance. Auditions will be accompanied.
Off OnPrescreening required; must be video format. Prescreening may or may not include accompaniment, at the discretion of the applicant.
If possible, prescreening repertoire should be separated into different video files. It is also acceptable to upload a single video file that contains all required prescreening repertoire. Please see the Graduate Application for more information.
Auditions are unaccompanied.
February 6-7, 13
Prescreening required; must be video format. Prescreening may or may not include accompaniment, at the discretion of the applicant.
If possible, prescreening repertoire should be separated into different video files. It is also acceptable to upload a single video file that contains all required prescreening repertoire. Please see the Graduate Application for more information.
Auditions are unaccompanied.
February 6-7, 13
Memorization is required.
Memorization is required.
Prescreening required; must be video format.
Prescreening may be unaccompanied or accompanied by piano. Audition unaccompanied. Prescreening repertoire may be separated into different video files or you may upload a single video file that contains all required prescreening repertoire. Please see the Graduate Application for more information.
February 12 & 14
Prescreening required; must be video format.
Prescreening may be unaccompanied or accompanied by piano. Audition unaccompanied. Prescreening repertoire may be separated into different video files or you may upload a single video file that contains all required prescreening repertoire. Please see the Graduate Application for more information.
February 12 & 14
No prescreening; audition unaccompanied.
February 13
No prescreening; audition unaccompanied.
February 13
Prescreening required; must be video format.
Prescreening and audition unaccompanied. If possible, prescreening repertoire should be separated into different video files. It is also acceptable to upload a single video file that contains all required prescreening repertoire. Please see the Graduate Application for more information.
February 6, 12, third date TBD
Program RequirementsPrescreening required; must be video format.
Prescreening and audition unaccompanied. If possible, prescreening repertoire should be separated into different video files. It is also acceptable to upload a single video file that contains all required prescreening repertoire. Please see the Graduate Application for more information.
February 6, 12, third date TBD
Two contrasting solo pieces
No prescreening; audition unaccompanied.
February 6, 9, & 13
No prescreening; audition unaccompanied.
February 6, 9, & 13
Prescreening required; must be video format. Prescreening may or may not include accompaniment, at the discretion of the applicant.
If possible, prescreening repertoire should be separated into different video files. It is also acceptable to upload a single video file that contains all required prescreening repertoire. Please see the Graduate Application for more information.
Auditions are unaccompanied.
February 6 & 13
Prescreening required; must be video format. Prescreening may or may not include accompaniment, at the discretion of the applicant.
If possible, prescreening repertoire should be separated into different video files. It is also acceptable to upload a single video file that contains all required prescreening repertoire. Please see the Graduate Application for more information.
Auditions are unaccompanied.
February 6 & 13
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.
Prescreening required; must be video format. Prescreening may or may not include accompaniment at the discretion of the applicant.
If possible, prescreening repertoire should be separated into different video files. It is also acceptable to upload a single video file that contains all required prescreening repertoire. Please see the Bienen School Supplement for more information.
Auditions are unaccompanied.
Early Decision: November 17 | Regular Decision: February 6-7, 13
Prescreening required; must be video format. Prescreening may or may not include accompaniment at the discretion of the applicant.
If possible, prescreening repertoire should be separated into different video files. It is also acceptable to upload a single video file that contains all required prescreening repertoire. Please see the Bienen School Supplement for more information.
Auditions are unaccompanied.
Early Decision: November 17 | Regular Decision: February 6-7, 13
Memorization is required.
Memorization is required.
Prescreening required; must be video format.
Prescreening may be unaccompanied or accompanied by piano. Audition unaccompanied. Prescreening repertoire may be separated into different video files or you may upload a single video file that contains all required prescreening repertoire. Please see the Bienen School Supplement for more information.
Early Decision: November 13 & 21 | Regular Decision: February 12 & 14
Program RequirementsPrescreening required; must be video format.
Prescreening may be unaccompanied or accompanied by piano. Audition unaccompanied. Prescreening repertoire may be separated into different video files or you may upload a single video file that contains all required prescreening repertoire. Please see the Bienen School Supplement for more information.
Early Decision: November 13 & 21 | Regular Decision: February 12 & 14
No prescreening round; audition unaccompanied.
Early Decision: November 21 | Regular Decision: February 13
Program RequirementsNo prescreening round; audition unaccompanied.
Early Decision: November 21 | Regular Decision: February 13
Prescreening required; must be video format.
Prescreening and audition unaccompanied. If possible, prescreening repertoire should be separated into different video files. It is also acceptable to upload a single video file that contains all required prescreening repertoire. Please see the Bienen School Supplement for more information.
Early Decision: November 11 | Regular Decision: February 6, 12, third date TBD
Program RequirementsPrescreening required; must be video format.
Prescreening and audition unaccompanied. If possible, prescreening repertoire should be separated into different video files. It is also acceptable to upload a single video file that contains all required prescreening repertoire. Please see the Bienen School Supplement for more information.
Early Decision: November 11 | Regular Decision: February 6, 12, third date TBD
Note: Sight-reading and memorization are not required
No prescreening round; audition unaccompanied.
Early Decision: A Monday or Friday November date to be determined individually with applicants | Regular Decision: February 6, 9, & 13
No prescreening round; audition unaccompanied.
Early Decision: A Monday or Friday November date to be determined individually with applicants | Regular Decision: February 6, 9, & 13
A program of varied solo literature and études, including:
Prescreening required; must be video format. Prescreening may or may not include accompaniment at the applicant's discretion.
If possible, prescreening repertoire should be separated into different video files. It is also acceptable to upload a single video file that contains all required prescreening repertoire. Please see the Bienen School Supplement for more information.
Auditions are unaccompanied.
Early Decision: TBD | Regular Decision: February 6 & 13
Prescreening required; must be video format. Prescreening may or may not include accompaniment at the applicant's discretion.
If possible, prescreening repertoire should be separated into different video files. It is also acceptable to upload a single video file that contains all required prescreening repertoire. Please see the Bienen School Supplement for more information.
Auditions are unaccompanied.
Early Decision: TBD | Regular Decision: February 6 & 13