Schwob School of Music - Columbus State University

Composition Audition Information

Undergraduate

1. Applicant submits two (2) original compositions (pdf files – handwritten or computer notated) and recordings/midi (mp3 files) of at least one of these works, one week prior to audition date.

2. During audition, applicant meets with audition committee for interview/ discussion of submitted works (ca. 15 minutes).

3. During audition, applicant meets with audition committee to demonstrate fundamental performing ability – including scales, arpeggios, and a short, lyrical excerpt – on a secondary instrument (ca. 5 minutes). Competence in this instrument does not guarantee space in the performance studio for this instrument, nor the opportunity to perform on this instrument in large ensemble.

Updated on 09/04/2018