A successful audition is required for admission as a music major to all undergraduate programs and most graduate specializations. Auditionees must demonstrate music literacy through sight-reading, aural comprehension, and pitch-matching. Individuals who have difficulty reading music due to a diagnosed medical condition (e.g., dyslexia, ADHD) must still demonstrate this competency at the time of the audition. Auditionees who have low vision may request large-print materials in advance of the audition. Auditionees who are blind must be proficient in Braille music notation.
Jazz Studies Majors: With the exception of guitar majors, students anticipating entry into the jazz studies alternative should expect to audition using classical literature as well as providing a demonstration of current jazz skills. Students will be admitted to the program only after successfully completing an audition with the appropriate jazz and classical faculty member(s). All jazz studies majors must notify us that they will be playing a jazz audition since many jazz auditions are held on a private basis.
Audition Information for New Freshmen
Audition Information for Tranfer Undergraduates
Audition Information for Graduate Students
For audition requirements for the various applied areas, please visit the pages below.
