Audition Process
•College admission is open; no audition or interview is required for initial college admission to the AFA Music pathway
•After admission and orientation, incoming music majors contact the Music Department to schedule an audition for MUSC 1151 Applied Music and MUSC 1152 Performance Class
Audition Expectations
•Applied Music auditions are on the student's principal instrument or voice
•Vocal auditions include two contrasting selections, sight-reading, pitch matching, and diction assessment
•Guitar and piano auditions include two contrasting selections, sight-reading, and scales
•Instrumental auditions include two contrasting selections, etudes, exercises, or solo pieces
Post-Enrollment
•New AFA Music candidates start with a Pre-Music Major DARS designation
•The designation changes to Music Major after two semesters of Applied Music I, Performance Class, and a successful audition for Applied Music II
•Continued Applied Music study requires jury exams and faculty permits
