Yale School of Music
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