Undergraduate Audition Requirements
Performance (Mus. B.): Vocalists
The College prefers in person auditions. The College may accept pre-recorded vocalist performance auditions from applicants on a case-by case basis, if approved. Please review the form below and follow the guidelines.
Auditions will consist of the following elements
- Two (2) prepared contrasting pieces from the standard classical, Broadway or jazz literature that show your technical ability, tone quality, musicality, sense of style, and potential for study and advancement. The applicant must provide and bring sheet music to the audition. The College requires that applicants utilize a live accompanist who is provided by the school for all auditions.
- Techniques of Music assessment, including:
a. Ear training assessment
b. Testing for vocal range
c. An a cappella example
d. Sight-singing example
Suggested material
- Any classical selection from the standard literature such as an aria from an opera or oratorio, an art song in any language such as from the 24 Italian Songs and Arias of the 17th and 18th Centuries, or a technical etude from a standard technical course of study such as Concone or Vaccai.
- Any Standard Song from any printed source such as from the Real Book (6th Edition).
- Any Broadway or Show Tune.
- A significant popular tune that shows the technical skill of the applicant to the best of his/her ability.
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