Applicants may submit their audition in one of two ways listed below. Auditions may be submitted before or after your application but should meet all deadlines.

Please note: you must audition in person to be considered for Setnor School of Music scholarship awards.

1. In person

It is to your advantage and recommended to audition in person.

All auditions are performed unaccompanied, with the exception of vocal auditions. Vocal applicants should bring a legal copy of the sheet music in the key in which you will sing. Accompaniment will be provided at campus auditions, but voice applicants must provide their own accompanist at regional audition locations. Taped accompaniment is not acceptable.

Please note that sight-reading will be included in the in-person audition.

We ask that you fill out the music information form prior to your arrival for an audition.

On campus

In person auditions are available on specific dates at the following events on campus:

• Fall Receptions
  • Registration for event
  • Registration for audition

• Campus Music Days
  • Registration for audition

Off campus

Regional auditions are available off campus on specific dates at the following locations:
We regret that regional auditions are not available for percussion or organ applicants. Also, please note that piano auditions are not available at Greenberg House.

• Chicago, Palmer House Hilton
• Los Angeles, Hilton LAX
• Washington D.C., Syracuse University Greenberg House
• New York City, Syracuse University Lubin House

2. By mail

Submit a recording of your audition on VHS or DVD. Submissions may not exceed 20 minutes. CD recordings are not acceptable.

Clearly label the outside of your submission with your full name (including middle name), e-mail address, primary instrument, and intended major.

The recording must be free of background noise with appropriate balance between solos and accompaniment. Digital or artificial accompaniment is not acceptable.

On the recording, begin with a statement giving your full name (including middle name), phone number, date of recording, first-year or transfer status, desired major, instrument, and titles and composers of works presented.

Send materials to:
Office of Recruitment and Admissions
College of Visual and Performing Arts
Syracuse University
202 Crouse College
Syracuse, NY 13244-1010