Music Audition Requirements | Boston Conservatory at Berklee

Voice Audition Information

Pre-screen required.

All voice applicants require the submission of a pre-screen recording (video required) by the December application deadline. The required method for submitting your recording is online. You will need to register and submit your pre-screen by the deadline. CDs or DVDs are not permitted.

This pre-screen recording must be accompanied and should include representative pieces that fulfill the audition requirements (below). This does not have to be the same repertoire you plan to sing for your audition. All works are to be performed from memory. An accompanist is provided for all voice auditions at the Boston audition location.

Applicants must be prepared to perform all of the following:

• An Italian art song
• An art song in German
• An art song in French
• An art song in English (not in translation)
• Optional: an aria from an opera or oratorio

Applicants are encouraged to select a contemporary work from the mid-20th to 21st century to satisfy one of the above requirements.

Vocal Pedagogy

Pre-screen required.

All vocal pedagogy applicants require the submission of a pre-screen recording (video required) by the December application deadline. The required method for submitting your recording is online. You will need to register and submit your pre-screen by the deadline. CDs or DVDs are not permitted.

This pre-screen recording must be accompanied and should include representative pieces that fulfill the audition requirements below. They do not have to be the repertoire you plan to sing for your audition. All works are to be performed from memory. All vocal pedagogy applicants are encouraged to audition live in Boston, where an accompanist will be provided.

Applicants must be prepared to perform all of the following:

• An Italian art song
• An art song in either French or German
• An art song in English (not a translation)
• Optional: an aria from an opera or oratorio
• Optional: a selection from the classical or contemporary musical theater genre

Applicants are encouraged to select a contemporary work from the mid-20th to 21st century to satisfy one of the above requirements.

If invited to a live audition, each applicant will perform for director Kevin Wilson and other members of the voice faculty. Recorded auditions are permitted, though live auditions are preferred.

Updated on 09/17/2018