Audition Process
•Bullet: Submit the music audition application via Acceptd
•Bullet: Complete two sessions: a principal-instrument playing audition and a separate music education interview
•Bullet: Choose in-person or virtual (Zoom); percussion auditions are in-person only
Principal-Instrument Audition
•Bullet: 10–15 minute playing audition and interview with an applied music faculty panel
•Bullet: Prepare repertoire, scales, etudes, and sight-reading for your principal instrument
•Bullet: Music education auditions may use music (memorization not required)
Music Education Interview & Skills Test
•Bullet: Roughly 10-minute interview about your reasons for entering the field and experience with children
•Bullet: Sight singing: short diatonic melodies and pitch-matching exercises
•Bullet: Keyboard proficiency: sight read a simple two-hand exercise
•Bullet: Bring 1–2 questions about the degree; formal dress recommended
Decisions
•Bullet: Acceptance and scholarship notifications released on a rolling basis