UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music

 

The UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music


Composition Portfolio Information

 

Applicants to the composition concentration are required to submit a composition portfolio for pre-screening. An audition is not initially required. Portfolios must be received no later than Friday, January 8th. The questionnaire, personal statement, and all other supporting documents you wish to include should be submitted with your portfolio.

 

Portfolios must consist of three scores utilizing different media (not just piano) that demonstrate breadth of experience, technical mastery, and awareness of 20th century styles. Recordings can be submitted in addition to compositions, but not in lieu of them. The Department of Music's composition faculty will review all portfolios and eligible applicants will be selected for a campus interview/audition, scheduled for Saturday, January 30th. If selected, you will receive an email confirmation of your appointment. This meeting will consist of an interview, testing on basic musicianship skills, keyboard skills, and an audition on your chosen instrument. If approved by the music faculty, you are then evaluated for academic eligibility by our undergraduate admissions office; they will notify you of your admission status by April 1, 2010.

 

Applicants who are proficient in another area and wish to also perform an instrumental or vocal audition, should contact the music department via email at  or by phone at (310) 825-4768 or (310) 206-5002. For a quicker response, email is recommended. If an instrumental or vocal audition can be arranged, you will be notified by email. Otherwise, your composition portfolio will determine your selection for an on-campus interview and audition.

 

Please be sure your name is clearly visible on all scores you submit as well any recordings you have included. Scores and recordings will not be returned unless we receive a written request and a pre-addressed envelope with the appropriate postage.

 

 

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