Audition Process
•Bullet: Perform three memorized works from one or more popular/commercial genres (pop, rock, classical, jazz, country, urban, hip-hop, gospel, Latin) that show technical ability and artistry; pieces may be performed with a collaborative musician or recorded tracks
•Bullet: A faculty committee observes and engages the student in follow-up discussion
•Bullet: Also explored: sight-reading (notation and chord sheets); melody, pitch, harmony, and chord voicing; and performance/expression
Audition Expectations
•Bullet: In-person audition on a scheduled date; if in-person is not possible, upload videos to YouTube and submit unlisted links to the commercial music director, slating each video with your name and intended concentration
•Bullet: A drum kit and other gear are available on request
•Bullet: Submit the online audition request form, then contact the School of Music at 260-481-6714
Decisions
•Bullet: Students indicating music as their major are placed in "Pre-Music" upon university acceptance
•Bullet: Full acceptance as a music major requires a successful audition
