Graduate Programs
Graduate Audition & Interview Dates
2025-2026
Auditions and interviews will be held in both in-person and virtual formats for the coming season. For programs who have the option to audition/interview virtually or in person, candidates will be given full and equal consideration regardless of which format is chosen.
Upon receiving an invitation to audition/interview, you will have the opportunity to register for your preferred date (and format, when applicable). Our in-person audition days will be held at limited capacity.
Detailed Audition Information
Auditions and interviews will be scheduled after a successful review of an applicant’s complete application materials, submitted no later than the application deadline. All audition invitations with date confirmations will be sent via email on a rolling basis. Be sure to review your program’s audition and pre-screening requirements before submission.
Around 8-10 days before your audition, you will receive an email confirming your audition details (date, time, location, and/or Zoom meeting information when applicable).
Rescheduling Policy
We understand that sometimes things happen, but whenever possible please let us know at least 24 hours in advance if you cannot attend your audition/interview. If you ask to reschedule, we will do our very best to accommodate you but understand it may not always be possible.
If you have questions about your audition and/or interview, please contact [email protected].
Chamber Music
Please refer to the audition dates for your instrument or voice.
Composition
- Composition
- Doctoral
Friday, January 31 (online/Zoom)
Friday, February 7 (online/Zoom) - Friday, February 14 (online/Zoom)
- Masters
Friday, January 31 (online/Zoom)
Friday, February 7 (online/Zoom) - Friday, February 14 (online/Zoom)
- Doctoral
Conducting
- Conducting: Band/Wind Ensemble
- Doctoral
Arranged Individually - Masters
Arranged Individually
- Doctoral
- Conducting: Choral
- Doctoral
Arranged Individually - Masters
Arranged Individually
- Doctoral
- Conducting: Orchestral
- Doctoral
Tuesday, January 21 & Wednesday, January 22 - Masters
Tuesday, January 21 & Wednesday, January 22
- Doctoral
Dance
- Dance
- MFA
Wednesday and Thursday, January 15 and 16 – in-person audition by invitation
- MFA
Entrepreneurship & Leadership
- Entrepreneurship & Leadership
- Certificate in Arts Entrepreneurship & Leadership
Arranged Individually
- Certificate in Arts Entrepreneurship & Leadership
Jazz & Contemporary Improvisation
- Jazz
- Masters
Friday, January 31 (in person)
Thursday, February 6 (in person)
Friday, February 7 (in person) - DMA
Friday, February 7 (in person)
- Masters
Music Education
- Music Education
- Doctoral
Monday, January 13 (online/Zoom)
Monday, January 27 (online/Zoom) - Masters (Academic Year)
Monday, January 13 (online/Zoom) - Masters (Summer)
Monday, March 10 (online/Zoom)
- Doctoral
Music Theory
An interview with each applicant may be a part of the admission process. Interview dates would be arranged individually.
Musicology
A 20-minute interview with each applicant may be a part of the admission process. Interview dates would be arranged individually.
Organ
The dates below are representative of the Organ department’s in-person audition dates, as well as online interview dates for those who elect to submit a recorded audition.
- Organ
- Doctoral
Friday, January 31
Friday, February 7 - Masters
Friday, January 31
Friday, February 7
- Doctoral
- Sacred Music
- Doctoral
Friday, January 31
Friday, February 7
- Doctoral
- Carillon
- Masters
Friday, January 31
Friday, February 7
- Masters
- Harpsichord
- Doctoral
Friday, January 31
Friday, February 7 - Masters & Specialist
Friday, January 31
Friday, February 7
- Doctoral
Performing Arts Technology
- MA in Media Arts
Friday, January 17 (in person OR online/Zoom) - PhD in Performing Arts Technology
TBD
Piano
- Collaborative Piano
- Doctoral
Friday, February 14 (in person)
Friday, February 28 (in person) - Masters & Specialist
Friday, February 14 (in person)
Friday, February 28 (in person)
- Doctoral
- Piano Performance
- Doctoral
Wednesday, February 26 (in person)
Thursday, February 27 (in person)
Friday, February 28 (in person) - Masters & Specialist
Thursday, February 6 (in person)
Thursday, February 13 (in person)
Friday, February 14 (in person)
- Doctoral
- Piano Pedagogy & Performance
- Doctoral
Thursday, February 20 (in person OR online/Zoom)
Friday, February 21 (in person OR online/Zoom) - Masters
Friday, January 31 (in person OR online/Zoom)
- Doctoral
Strings & Harp
- Cello
- Doctoral
Preliminary audition round to be held online over Zoom on Tuesday, January 14
For those who pass the preliminary round, a final round of auditions/interviews will be hosted in person on Saturday, February 22 - Masters & Specialist
Thursday, February 13 (online/Zoom)
Friday, February 14 (in person)
Saturday, February 15 (in person)
- Doctoral
- Double Bass
- Doctoral
Preliminary audition round to be held online over Zoom on Tuesday, January 14
For those who pass the preliminary round, a final round of auditions/interviews will be hosted in person on TBD - Masters & Specialist
Thursday, January 30 (in person)
Friday, January 31 (in person)
Sunday, February 2 (online/Zoom)
- Doctoral
- Harp
- Doctoral
Preliminary audition round to be held online over Zoom on Tuesday, January 14
For those who pass the preliminary round, a final round of auditions/interviews will be hosted in person on Saturday, February 22 - Masters & Specialist
Thursday, January 30 (in person)
Friday, January 31 (in person)
Saturday, February 1 (online/Zoom)
- Doctoral
- Viola
- Doctoral
Preliminary audition round to be held online over Zoom on Tuesday, January 14
For those who pass the preliminary round, a final round of auditions/interviews will be hosted in person on Saturday, February 22 - Masters & Specialist
Thursday, January 23 (online/Zoom)
Friday, January 24 (in person)
Saturday, January 25 (in person)
- Doctoral
- Violin
- Doctoral
Preliminary audition round to be held online over Zoom on Tuesday, January 14
For those who pass the preliminary round, a final round of auditions/interviews will be hosted in person on Saturday, February 22 - Masters & Specialist
Monday, February 17 (in person)
Wednesday, February 19 (in person)
Thursday, February 20 (online/Zoom)
Friday, February 21 (in person)
- Doctoral
Voice
- Voice
- Doctoral
Saturday, February 15 (in person) - Masters & Specialist
Friday, January 10 (in person)
Friday, January 17 (in person)
Friday, January 24 (in person)
Friday, January 31 (online/Zoom)
Friday, February 7 (in person)
- Doctoral
Wind & Percussion Instruments
- Bassoon
- Doctoral
Friday, February 14 (in person) - Masters & Specialist
Thursday, January 23 (in person)
Friday, January 24 (in person)
Thursday, January 30 (online/Zoom)
Friday, January 31 (in person)
- Doctoral
- Clarinet
- Doctoral
CLOSED - Masters & Specialist
Friday, January 24 (in person)
Friday, February 7 (online/Zoom)
Thursday, February 13 (in person)
- Doctoral
- Euphonium
- Doctoral
Friday, February 14 (in person) - Masters & Specialist
Thursday, February 6 (in person)
Friday, February 7 (in person)
Saturday, February 8 (online/Zoom)
- Doctoral
- Flute
- Doctoral
Friday, February 14 (in person) - Masters & Specialist
Wednesday, January 29 (online/Zoom)
Thursday, January 30 (in person)
Friday, January 31 (in person)
- Doctoral
- French Horn
- Doctoral
Friday, February 14 (in person) - Masters & Specialist
Thursday, January 30 (in person)
Friday, January 31 (in person)
Thursday, February 6 (in person)
Friday, February 7 (in person)
- Doctoral
- Oboe
- Doctoral
CLOSED - Masters & Specialist
Thursday, January 30 (in person)
Friday, January 31 (in person)
Friday, February 7 (online/Zoom)
- Doctoral
- Percussion
- Doctoral
CLOSED - Masters & Specialist
Thursday, January 23 (in person)
Thursday, January 30 (in person)
- Doctoral
- Saxophone
- Doctoral
Friday, February 14 (in person) - Masters & Specialist
Thursday, January 30 (in person)
Friday, January 31 (in person)
Thursday, February 6 (in person)
Friday, February 7 (online/Zoom)
- Doctoral
- Trombone
- Doctoral
CLOSED - Masters & Specialist
Thursday, February 6 (in person)
Thursday, February 13 (in person)
Friday, February 14 (online/Zoom)
- Doctoral
- Trumpet
- Doctoral
CLOSED - Masters & Specialist
Monday, February 3 (in person)
Tuesday, February 4 (in person)
Wednesday, February 5 (online/Zoom)
- Doctoral
- Tuba
- Doctoral
CLOSED - Masters & Specialist
Thursday, February 6 (in person)
Friday, February 7 (in person)
Saturday, February 8 (online/Zoom)
- Doctoral