Prescreening & Audition Repertoire - Yale School of Music

Voice Audition Information

Opera

Prescreening Recording (Audio or Video; video strongly preferred for at least one selection):

Provide seven selections from the operatic, oratorio, and/or art song repertoire of contrasting style and language. Four of these selections should be operatic arias. Singers are asked to include at least one video as part of the seven selections submitted.

Live Audition:

Audition and prescreening repertoire may be the same or different, as long as both programs adhere to these guidelines.

Early Music, Oratorio, and Chamber Ensemble

Prescreening Recording (Audio or Video; video preferred for one selection):

Include seven selections of contrasting style and language from the sacred music (oratorio, mass, cantata, sacred song, etc.), opera, and art song repertoire. Selections can be chosen from any period, including contemporary compositions. However, at least three selections should be from the Renaissance and Baroque periods. At least one aria by J.S. Bach is required. Applicants should choose selections that highlight their versatility as a performer. Singers are asked to include at least one video as part of the seven selections submitted.

Live Audition:

Prepare five pieces of contrasting style, language, and period. These selections may be the same or different works from the prescreening recording. Of the five selections, prepare at least two Baroque selections (including one aria by J.S. Bach) and a third selection written prior to 1700. All works should be chosen from the same reportorial categories as above. Applicants will be asked to demonstrate sight-reading ability and other essential musical skills.

Updated on 08/28/2018