Audition Process
•Auditions received before April 1 receive highest consideration for scholarships
•Last date to submit an audition for program acceptance: August 1
•After August 1: provisional admission possible with non-credit voice lessons to prepare end-of-semester audition
Audition Expectations
•In-person auditions preferred — contact department to schedule when visiting campus
•Video audition arrangements available if unable to audition in person
•Contact Professor Sarah Neely (Voice Area Coordinator) to schedule
•Perform two prepared vocal solos from memory with piano accompaniment
•Sight-read a provided excerpt (similar to All-State audition exercises)
•Demonstrate pitch recognition and vocal range
•Interview about musical background and prospective major
Contact
•Music Department: 575-646-2421 or music@nmsu.edu
