Graduate Classical Voice Audition Requirements

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Unless specified, prescreen requirements are the same as listed below. 

Accordion Group

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  • Audition

    • The audition should consist of at least four classical selections, and at least one must be an aria.
    • The repertoire should include a range of historical periods and styles, covering English, Italian, French, and German languages.
    • The applicant will first perform a selection of his or her choice. The Frost School of Music faculty will then request to hear other selections as time permits.

  • Audition Guidelines

    • An accompanist will be provided for on-campus auditions.
      • A $25 accompanist fee will be collected prior to the audition.
    • An on-campus audition is strongly encouraged.
    • All applicants who wish to be considered for assistantships or scholarships are strongly encouraged to audition on-campus.
    • Before the audition, the applicant should upload the following materials to the applicant portal:
      • List of repertoire prepared for the audition
      • Current resume, including educational and performance experience
      • A representative list of previously studied repertoire
      • Photo (optional)
    • At the time of audition, the applicant should bring:
      • Music for the accompanist
        • Music for the pianists must be in a binder and double sided/hole-punched
        • Bring hard copies of the music. Digital music is sent for reference only, not for the atcual audition.
    • Virtual auditions are approved on a case-by-case basis. If approved, virtual auditions must be done through a computer. You may not use a phone or tablet. 

  • Auditions for Graduate Teaching Assistantships

    All students applying for Assistantships must have a completed application on file by December 1.

    Applicants wishing to be considered for a Voice Teaching Assistantship must have completed a vocal pedagogy course and have prior teaching experience.

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