Audition Process
•Bullet: Apply to Viterbo University (free) and be accepted before the music audition; only accepted students are eligible for admission to the Music Department
•Bullet: Choose an in-person or virtual audition
•Bullet: In-person auditions are held at the Viterbo Fine Arts Center; appointments are available upon request Monday-Friday and are scheduled with the music office coordinator
•Bullet: Virtual auditions are submitted by emailing your video links to the music office coordinator
•Bullet: Campus visits are encouraged: a Day in the Life of a Music Major lets you observe a course and an ensemble rehearsal and meet current students
Audition Expectations
•Bullet: Prepare two pieces in contrasting styles; there is no foreign language requirement
•Bullet: In-person auditions: an accompanist is provided (bring copies of your music), or you may bring your own accompanist
•Bullet: Virtual auditions: a recorded accompaniment is acceptable; perform the pieces back to back in a single video or submit two separate video links
•Bullet: Be prepared to respond to a question about your goals in pursuing an education in music
◦Sub-bullet: In-person auditions: faculty hold an informal interview around this question after your selections
◦Sub-bullet: Virtual auditions: submit a separate video link in response to the question
Decisions
•Bullet: Audition results are shared within four weeks of the scheduled audition or submission of videos
