Piano Audition Requirements

Undergraduate:

The candidate must prepare 2 – 3 contrasting selections from the piano repertoire. A movement of a classical sonata is recommended. Audition repertoire must be memorized and played in their entirety. There will be a short sight reading component following the performance of audition repertoire.

M.M. Performance (solo), Artist Diploma, Performer’s Certificate:

The candidate must prepare a minimum of three contrasting selections, at least 30 minutes in length. One of these selections must be the first movement of a Classical sonata. Audition repertoire must be memorized and played in their entirety. There will be a short sight reading component following the performance of audition repertoire. The Master of Music degree requires a Bachelor of Music in piano performance or a demonstrated equivalent as determined by the piano faculty.

M.M. Performance, Collaborative Piano emphasis:

Prescreening Video Audition (February 1st deadline):

• First movement of a classical piano sonata (solo). Memorization not required.
• Three art songs performed with a vocalist OR one movement of an instrumental sonata performed with an instrumentalist.

Live Audition

• Sight reading (4 hands)
• A short quick-learn project will be emailed one week prior to scheduled audition
• Solo piece(s) of choice totalling 8-10 minutes. Memorization not required.