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Voice & Opera Audition Information

 

Pre-Screening Recording

Pre-screening recordings are required for all graduate voice applicants. Recordings will not be reviewed until the online application and supporting materials have been received. Live auditions will be granted to applicants chosen from these recordings. Applicants will be notified of the faculty decision no later than the Friday before December 25.

Pre-Screening Requirements

  1. The pre-screening recording should contain three to four contrasting pieces of varying styles and languages, with no more than one operatic aria on the recording. Please announce your name and selections at the beginning of the recording. 
  2. A comprehensive list of previously studied repertoire
  3. A comprehensive list of performance resume, including type (e.g. opera,recital, oratorio, musical, young artist program, etc.), location, datesApplicants are required to upload the above documents along with their pre-screening recordings to the Graduate Application. The deadline for submission is December 1.

Live Auditions

Doctoral & Professional Certificate Applicants

  • •Prepare a 20-minute program (maximum of two operatic arias) in varying styles and languages to be sung from memory.

Master of Music Applicants

  • Prepare a 15-minute program of varying styles and languages (maximum of one operatic aria) to be sung from memory.

Please note that the actual audition times will be shorter.

Accompanists

  • An accompanist and rehearsal will be provided for the graduate voice audition or applicants may choose to use their own accompanist.

Recorded Auditions

Live auditions are strongly preferred. The voice area has a weekend devoted to graduate auditions and faculty masterclasses, which auditioners are urged to attend. Other audition times are also available on some Saturdays in February and some Fridays. A recorded audition (live performance or studio recording) may be submitted in place of a live audition when a live audition is not possible. Please see the Recorded Audition Guidelines for information on submitting a recording.

A live audition is required to qualify for Teaching AssistantshipsApplicants unable to travel for a live audition should contact their respective faculty member directly. Requirements for a recorded audition are identical to a live audition. Editing within a movement is prohibited. Any indication of editing may disqualify the candidate from admission. The recording (audio/video) must be in a digital format with high quality audio.

Please note that while recorded auditions will be given full consideration, the best demonstration of your musical ability is through a live audition.

 

Updated on 08/23/2018