Audition Expectations
•Prepared audition on your principal — voice or keyboard — for admission to the Bachelor of Music Education, Choral
•Voice principals follow the vocal guidelines; keyboard principals follow the keyboard guidelines
•On-campus audition or online video submission; video applicants may be asked to audition in person
At the Audition
•Keyboard principals sight-read a composition selected by the faculty, suitable for your level
•A pianist is provided for vocal on-campus auditions — bring a copy of your sheet music; you may also bring your own pianist, use tracks, or self-accompany
Scheduling
•On-campus audition or online video submission via the student application portal
•Students who submit video auditions may be asked to audition in person
•Register at obu.edu/audition to schedule an on-campus audition time
•Practice rooms available for rehearsal prior to the audition
•Check in at the School of Performing Arts office (Mabee 107)
Contact
•Dr. Alex Favazza, Director of Choral Activities — 870-245-5137 | favazzaa@obu.edu
•Dr. Ian Aipperspach, Music Auditions Coordinator — 870-245-5134 | aipperspachi@obu.edu
