Audition Expectations
•Perform an admission audition on your principal instrument or voice using that area's repertoire requirements
•In-person auditions strongly encouraged — recorded auditions accepted if in-person is not possible
•Choose audition type (in-person or recorded) on the SOMD application
•Accompanist provided for live voice auditions; bring your own instrument for most instrumental auditions
•Most auditions are 10-15 minutes in duration
Music Education Introductory Meeting
•Bachelor of Music Education applicants attend a Music Education Introductory Meeting in addition to the performance audition
•Held during each live audition day
•Applicants meet with Music Education faculty and may be asked to speak about their goals for the degree program
Decisions
•March 19, 2027: SOMD issues admission decisions
•April 1, 2027 (approx): Scholarship offers emailed
•May 1, 2027: Enrollment deposit deadline and SOMD Admission Response form due
