Audition Requirements
An audition is required for applicants to the Setnor School of Music's B.A. music program and B.Mus. programs in composition, music education, music industry, and performance. Please note that students applying to the Bandier Program for Music and the Entertainment Industries are not required to audition. Outlined below are specific audition requirements along with a list of recommended audition literature.
Students are responsible for submitting their audition in person or by mail. The audition may be completed before or after you submit your application but should meet all University deadlines.
If your program requires an audition, whether in person or by mail, you must submit a typed resume listing the following (please bring two copies if you are auditioning on two instruments):
- Your full name (including middle name)
- Address
- Phone number
- E-mail address
- Primary instrument
- Intended major
- Freshman or transfer status
- Previous music study in school as well as private music study. Include the name of your teachers or classes and the length of time studied. Also bring a selected list of works studied (solo repertoire included), where and when they were performed, method books, etudes, etc.
- Voice students should also list any roles or solos in musical theater or featured solos in a choral setting.
- Composition students (both freshmen and transfers) are also required to submit several representative written original compositions in addition to the audition.
Download a printable list of recommended audition literature here [pdf].