Undergraduate Audition Day Information

We look forward to spending the day with you on campus for your audition!

Friday, February 18th, 2022

Complete the symptom checker the morning of your audition and screenshot your result.

Everyone visiting campus as part of the audition day should complete the symptom checker and will be asked to show the result at the check-in table and receive a wristband.

If you haven't registered, please do so here.

 Updated 02-16-2022

 8:00 - 8:40 am Check-In @ Gusman Hall (check-in tables will be set up in front of the building)

8:40am - 9:05am am Student Information Session @ Gusman Hall

9:30am - 10:00am Parent Information Session @ Gusman Hall

 The student and parent information sessions will be live-streamed. 

Feb 18^th

https://youtu.be/vD06Cyn_12o Student session

https://youtu.be/mHlL2tBO1Lg Parent session

The Frost School of Music is excited to be able to host auditions on campus again this year*. In-person auditions are highly preferred and historically have been required for Early Action, contemporary, and jazz applicants. Requests for virtual auditions will be considered on a case-by-case basis and only in special circumstances.  Recorded auditions are not accepted for Early Action applicants but are an option for Regular Decision classical applicants living outside of Florida.

Please see the parking information below. 

Tours

Tours of the music quad will be offered at 8:30am, 12noon, and 2pm. Tours will meet in front of Gusman Hall.

Auditions

Each applicant will receive a personalized folder at check-in with their schedule. All required appointments have been scheduled for you along with a warm-up time and space. 

Audition Repertoire

Check here to make sure you're prepared with the required repertoire.

Practice rooms

Each student will be assigned a practice room and time in the Foster building. Monitors will check the student’s schedule prior to entering the building.

• Audition Protocols

  For everyone’s health, all safety protocols must be met, or the audition will not proceed. 

  Applicants who have traveled internationally within the past 10 days must show proof of negative COVID test at check-in.

  Check-In:

  Station 1 – Present your completed symptom checker (required for everyone, not just applicants). You’ll receive a wristband that you are required to wear while on campus.

  Station 2 – Pick up your personalized folder with your schedule for the day.

  Practice Rooms:

  Each student will be assigned a practice room and a specific time in the Foster building. Monitors will check the student’s schedule prior to entering the building.

  Protocols:

  • Patrons who have traveled internationally within the past 10 days must show proof of negative COVID test at check-in. 
  • Face covers are required in all indoor spaces, regardless of vaccination status.
  • Outdoor masking is strongly encouraged when congregating in large groups.
  • Social Distance: 4 feet apart. 
  • Masks covering the nose and mouth are required when not playing.
  • Wind players use normal un-slitted masks and lower them when playing.
  • ALL others (pianists, strings, percussionists, vocalists/singers, etc.) wear masks while performing.
  • Bell Covers: Used at all times.
  • Absorbent pads are required for brass player spit deposits.
  • Low and intermediate instruments maintain a minimum of 4 feet of distance from one another during practice/performance and add distance where possible.
  • Eating or drinking inside Frost facilities is prohibited.

  Reminders and General Information:

  • Everyone in your party must complete the symptom checker.
  • Bring your own masks, disposable spit pads, etc.
  • Leave your wristband on all day.
  • Frost is adhering to strict room capacity guidelines.
  • Hand sanitizers and wipes have been placed throughout our facilities.
  • Use only wipes mounted in Frost facilities to sanitize piano keys.

  Contacting UTrace:

  While the University of Miami is taking all precautions to safeguard our campus community, we cannot eliminate the risk of COVID-19 exposure and infection on campus. Please be reminded that you are undertaking your campus visit at your own risk. If any visitor presents symptoms and subsequently tests positive for COVID-19 within 48 hours of visiting campus, please report this information to the University of Miami Health System at 305-243-ONEU, Option 4.

• All Classical Vocalist

  An accompanist will be provided for classical vocalists at on-campus auditions, and a $15 accompanist fee will be collected here prior to the audition. 

  • Applicants must provide music for the accompanist at the time of the audition. 

  In addition to all or part of the required audition repertoire, brief sight-reading and tonal retention assessments will take place on the day of the audition. 

• Jazz Jam Session

  An informal Jam Session for jazz instrumentalists will take place on Audition Day. The Jam is not mandatory, but encouraged.  

  Time: 3:30pm

  Room: Foster Bldg. room 206

   

  As Jazz is a collaborative art form, assessing the ability of applicants to work together in a performance setting is helpful for some studios and performance faculty. Consult with your faculty advisor for participation. 

  Tunes will be called from the standard jazz repertoire, including: 

  All the Things You Are 

  Autumn Leaves  

  Bye Bye Blackbird 

  Footprints 

  On Green Dolphin Street 

  Softly, As In A Morning Sunrise 

  Someday My Prince Will Come 

  Stella By Starlight 

  There Is No Greater Love 

  There Will Never Be Another You 

  And of course, Blues and Rhythm Changes tunes 

• Virtual Student Panel Discussion

  Join current Frost School of Music students in a student-led information session. This session will be conducted via zoom. 

  Topic: Frost Student Panel Information Session
  Time: Feb 17, 2022 08:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
  
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  Passcode: 305305
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  Meeting ID: 954 0950 1434
  Passcode: 305305

We can not make a decision on your application if your file is incomplete, even if you auditioned. Incomplete applications will be withdrawn by the university after our meeting to finalize decisions. Please check your Applicant Portal regularly to track your application and document status. Do not ignore incomplete items listed on your applicant portal.

Airports

The airport closest to campus is Miami International Airport (MIA) and is about a 25-minute ride from campus. Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) is further north and is about an hour from campus.

Patrons who have traveled internationally within the past 10 days must show proof of negative COVID test within 48 hours of attending an in-person campus event. 

Parking 

Free parking on campus has been arranged for you. You must register your license plate in advance of parking. If you're picking up a rental at the airport you can register it once you know the plate number. 

If you choose to Uber/Lyft, please set your drop off location to 1314 Miller Drive, Coral Gables, FL 33146

 2-18-22

·         Parking link:  Click here to register

·          Parking registration:  1-24-22 @ 5:00pm through 2-18-22 @ 8:00pm

·         Parking session is valid:  2-18-22 @ 7:00am through 2-18-22 @ 8:00pm

·         Approved parking location:  Merrick and Pavia Garages

Important:  All parkers are required to register their vehicle’s license plate with the University to avoid the issuance of a parking citation. 

The enclosed parking registration link will meet the University’s requirements. All parkers should be reminded to park head-in only.

Map - walking and parking directions.

Lodging and Dining

The campus has a variety of dining options, including salads, burgers, and much more. Please see the following link for campus dining options and hours.

Please use the following links for more information regarding lodging, maps & directions. 

 Visit the Frost School of Music Concert Calendar and catch a concert or recital while you're in town! 

 Frost Concert Calendar

February 18 - Henry Mancini Orchestra

February 19 - Jack Quartet

Advance reservation/purchase is required and based on availability. Please note, those attending will have to follow our ticketing procedures and patrons who have traveled internationally within the past 10 days must show proof of a negative COVID test taken within 48 hours of attending an in-person campus event.