Audition Information
An audition is required for admission into a music major or music minor program. The audition is also used to evaluate the student's eligibility for a music scholarship.
Through the audition process, students demonstrate (1) talent and capability in voice or an instrument, (2) the potential to develop advanced levels of musicianship, (3) proven academic success, (4) and a strong sense of purpose and commitment to calling.
Auditions are performed on campus at the Department of Music at designated times of the year, often scheduled in conjunction with the College Preview Day events. However, students who live more than 200 miles from campus may opt to audition via video submission.
Complete the online Audition Application and use the guidelines on this website to create your audition video and email it to our Departmental Secretary at music@uu.edu. Stephanie Pippins will then contact you to set up a Zoom Interview with our faculty after viewing the recorded audition. You will also take an online theory test to aid in class placement.
Based on these auditions, students will be placed in a studio for music instruction appropriate to his or her skills and aspirations. Keyboard evaluations will be given at a later date to non-keyboard majors for placement into the correct keyboard level.
Music scholarships are awarded by audition and arranged by the Department of Music. Music scholarships are awarded on the basis of talent and departmental needs. Music major scholarships may be added to other forms of financial aid.
2024-25 Audition Dates
- Friday, October 18, 2024
- Friday, November 15, 2024
- Friday, February 7, 2025
- Friday, February 21, 2025
- Friday, March 14, 2025
- Friday, April 11, 2025
If you cannot be present for any of our scheduled weekends, you may provide a video audition by sending a video file or link to music@uu.edu.
Suggested Types of Audition Material
Auditions will look slightly different depending on the degree programs you are interested in. Select the option below for the suggested audition material for the degrees that interest you.
Music Performance, Music Education & Music Studies Degrees Worship Degrees Commercial Music Degrees
Scholarship Types
- Music Major
A student receiving this award must be a full-time music major, maintain a 2.0 grade point average, earn a grade of B or higher in each term of applied lessons, and register for appropriate ensembles as assigned. Awards are renewable for a total of four years (eight semesters) pending the recipient's continued eligibility.
- Instrumental Ensemble Participation
Instrumental Ensemble awards are open to all students regardless of major and are based on a student's audition as well as the particular needs of the ensemble. In addition to the 海角乱伦社区 audition, these awards require registration in the assigned ensemble.
- Work Study Grants
Work study grants are available to eligible students within the Department of Music. Talented pianists will be considered for study grants to serve as accompanists regardless of academic major.
Questions?
If you have any questions, please contact Stephanie Pippins at music@uu.edu or 731-661-5345.