Undergraduate Audition Information

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Prescreening, Audition, and Portfolio Information

 Applicants to the programs listed below must submit prescreen videos and, if approved, audition on their instrument/voice. 

Bachelor of Music
Instrumental Performance
Keyboard Performance
Vocal Performance
Studio Music & Jazz Instrumental / Vocal
Music Education
Music Therapy
Composition
Media Scoring & Production
Music Industry
Modern Artist Development& Entrepreneurship
Bachelor of Science
Music Engineering Technology
Bachelor of Arts
Music
      

The only degree at the Frost School of Music that does not require an applicant to be a musician and prescreen/audition: 

Bachelor of Arts
Music Industry

Prescreening

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  • Deadlines

    The priority deadline is November 1st for Early Action and December 1st for Regular Decision. Prescreening is required for all applicants. 

  • Guidelines

    • Check the requirements for your specific instrument by using the clickable links on the left-hand menu.
    • Prescreening submissions will not be reviewed by faculty until both applications and applicable fees are received.
    • Videos are required. Audio files alone will not be accepted. 
    • Upload online when you submit the Frost supplemental application through your University of Miami applicant portal.
    • Prescreening requirements are the same as audition requirements unless specified on the instrument page.
    • Prescreening requirements are not the same as portfolio requirements for Composition, Media Scoring & Production, and Music Engineering Technology. See below for additional details on portfolios.

  • Helpful Hints

    • All materials must include video and be filmed without editing.
    • Video recordings should include you and your instrument in the frame.
    • Use a tripod to stabilize the recording device if at all possible. 
    • The lighting source should be behind the camera.
    • Introduce yourself at the beginning of each recording and describe what you will play or sing. Make sure to speak clearly.
    • Use a quality external microphone if available.
    • Consider doing a "trial run" before recording the final submissions.
    • Perform on the recording as if you were live. Please review your videos prior to submission to ensure quality and check levels/sound/etc.

Auditions

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  • Undergraduate Audition Dates

    Fall 2025 Application Season Audition Dates
    Final auditions will be held on campus on the following dates. Please note that live auditions are highly preferred.

    Early Action* applicants only:

    • Saturday, December 7, 2024

    Regular Decision & Transfer applicants: 

    • Friday, February 7, 2025 
      OR
    • Friday, February 14, 2025


    *Early Action applicants must audition on campus on the Early Action audition date. If you are unavailable or have a conflict with the December date, you should apply under the Regular Decision plan. 

    Live auditions are highly preferred by faculty and required in most cases. Options for recorded or virtual auditions are very limited and must be approved. See below for more details.

  • Virtual and Recorded Auditions

    Please note live auditions are highly preferred.

    Due to the highly competitive nature and limited enrollment of the Frost School, we are committed to in-person auditions. This allows applicants to experience campus and learn about the school and provides faculty the opportunity to work with you during your audition. Virtual audition options are extremely limited for select instrument areas and will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

    Recorded video auditions will be accepted for classical applicants living outside of Florida. Audition videos should be uploaded to your applicant portal. 

Portfolios

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  • Deadlines

    The priority deadline is November 1st for Early Action and December 1st for Regular Decision.

  • Guidelines

    • Required for Composition, Media Scoring & Production, and Music Engineering Technology applicants.
    • In addition to the portfolio, applicants to the three programs mentioned above must follow the prescreen/audition requirements for their primary instrument/voice in one of the following genres: Classical, Contemporary, or Jazz.
    • Upload online when you submit the Frost supplemental application and prescreen videos.

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