Instrumental Music Admission Guidelines

Applicants of all skill levels are encouraged to apply. Please contact Matthew Verplaetse with any questions or for assistance.

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Audition Preparation

Make sure you are prepared to do the following at your audition:

  • Three major scales of your choice and a chromatic scale.
  • Prepare the etude from the downloadable audition packet (click here to view).
  • Sightread a short piece of music

2. Optional for jazz applicants: Ready to improvise over F Blues

3. Optional: You may prepare an additional etude or piece of solo repertoire you would like for the audition panel to consider.

Bring Work above to audition

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Audition Guidelines

Once you’ve filled out an application, you will be contacted to set up an appointment for your audition/interview. If you do not receive information regarding setting up a time/date by January 20, please contact Shannon Miller, Program Specialist.

At your audition, you will be asked to perform your audition materials (detailed at left) and have a short interview with the audition panel.

Please contact Matthew Verplaetse with any questions or for assistance.

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