UH Moores School of Music - University of Houston

Voice Audition Information

For all graduate applicants to the voice department:

l  Proper attire is required at the audition.

l  All selections must be performed from memory.

l  All selections must be with piano accompaniment.

l  Printed scores (or photocopies in a binder) of all selections must be provided to staff accompanist at or before the audition. These scores must be in the key to be sung. Applicants are permitted and encouraged to bring their own accompanist.

l  Individuals not fully prepared or in compliance with all of the above requirements will be ineligible for placement.

If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Joseph Evans at jsevans@uh.edu.

Applications

l  All voice applicants must upload a video recording for preliminary evaluation purposes, a printed program from their last degree recital, and a comprehensive repertoire list with their application submission.

l  The video recording must contain 5 selections, including at least one operatic aria, and must show evidence of memorization and live piano accompaniment. The completed application with all uploads must be received by the priority music application deadline.

Voice (MM)

l  For the live audition, applicants are required to perform at least 5 selections, demonstrating the highest level of achievement to date.

l  These must be in at least 4 different languages (one selection may be in English).

l  They must represent various national styles and various historical periods.

l  Applicants must submit at the time of the audition:

Ø  A copy of the last degree recital given,

Ø  A current comprehensive repertoire list,

Ø  A resume.

Voice (DMA)

l  For the live audition, applicants are required to perform a 60-minute recital program from memory.

l  Demonstration of superior technical achievement, breadth of repertoire and styles, and a minimum of 4 languages (one selection/group may be in English) are requirements.

l  Applicants must submit a current curriculum vita at the time of the audition.

Studio Placement

l  Studio placement is decided by the voice faculty at the time of the audition.

l  Applicants may request a specific voice teacher on the audition form.

l  If a student is accepted by the requested teacher and if there is room in his/her studio, the student will be so assigned.

l  If no preference is stated at the audition or if the requested studio is full, the student will be assigned an instructor.

                                                                                                                       Updated on 05/03/2019