Audition Requirements | Mason Gross School of the Arts

Voice Audition Information

Voice (BM)

Applicants should be prepared to perform, by memory,  a total of four selections:

 • All selections must be from the standard classical repertoire (Art song, Opera and/or Oratorio arias)
 • At least one song should be in English, and one in Italian, German, or French
 •No "Acapella" or pre-recorded music accompaniment allowed, an accompanist will be provided
 •The songs should be of contrasting style and show potential, interpretative ability and musicianship
 •No Broadway songs, popular music, choral arrangements or jazz. We do not have a vocal jazz or non-classical voice degree at this time.

NOTE: if you do not plan to present an aria, you must substitute another art song for the 4th selection.

classical songs only; no Broadway songs, popular music, choral arrangements or jazz. We do not have a vocal jazz or non-classical voice degree at this time.

On the day of your audition, a brief ear test and interview will be conducted by one of the voice professors. You will be requested to match notes and note patterns as well as repeat rhythm examples. Music Education applicants will have a separate interview with the Music Education faculty on the day of the audition as well. 

Please feel free to contact any member of our Voice Faculty if you have questions about your audition or repertoire choices.

Updated on 10/13/2018