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 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
- Masters and Doctoral
  Friday, February 12 (online/Zoom)
  Friday, February 19 (online/Zoom)
- Friday, February 26 (online/Zoom)

Conducting

Conducting: Band/Wind Ensemble
- Doctoral
  Arranged Individually
- Masters
  Arranged Individually
Conducting: Choral
- Doctoral
  Arranged Individually
- Masters
  Arranged Individually
Conducting: Orchestral
- Doctoral & Masters
  Thursday, March 18 & Friday, March 19

Dance

Dance
- MFA
  Wednesday and Thursday, January 20 and 21 – in-person audition by invitation

Entrepreneurship & Leadership

Entrepreneurship & Leadership
- Certificate in Arts Entrepreneurship & Leadership
  Arranged Individually

Jazz & Contemporary Improvisation

Jazz
- Masters & Doctoral
  Thursday, February 4 (in person)
  Friday, February 5 (in person)
  Friday, February 12 (in person)

Music Education

Music Education
- Doctoral
  Monday, January 25 (online/Zoom)
  Monday, February 1 (online/Zoom)
- Masters (Academic Year)
  Monday, January 25 (online/Zoom)
- Masters (Summer)
  Monday, March 1 (online/Zoom)

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 & Masters
  Friday, February 12
  Friday, February 19

Sacred Music
- Doctoral
  Friday, February 12
  Friday, February 19
Carillon
- Masters
  Friday, February 12
  Friday, February 19
Harpsichord
- Doctoral
  Friday, February 12
  Friday, February 19
- Masters & Specialist
  Friday, February 12
  Friday, February 19

Performing Arts Technology

MA in Media Arts
Friday, January 22 (in person OR online/Zoom)
PhD in Performing Arts Technology
Friday, January 15 (in person OR online/Zoom)

Piano

Collaborative Piano
- Doctoral
  Friday, February 6 (in-person)
  Friday, February 20 (in-person)
- Masters & Specialist
  Friday, February 6 (in-person)
  Friday, February 20 (in-person)
Piano Performance
- Doctoral
  Wednesday, February 24 (in-person)
  Thursday, February 25 (in-person)
  Friday, February 26 (in-person)
- Masters & Artist Diploma
  Thursday, February 4 (in-person)
  Thursday, February 11 (in-person)
  Friday, February 12 (in-person)
Piano Pedagogy & Performance
- Doctoral
  Thursday, February 18 (in-person OR online/Zoom)
  Friday, February 19 (in-person OR online/Zoom)
- Masters
  Friday, January 29 (in-person OR online/Zoom)

Strings & Harp

Cello
- Doctoral – Closed for Fall 2027
- Masters & Specialist
  Thursday, February 11 (online/Zoom)
  Friday, February 12 (in-person)
  Saturday, February 13 (in-person)
Double Bass
- Doctoral – Closed for Fall 2027
  Tentative: Preliminary audition round to be held online over Zoom on Tuesday, January 13
  For those who pass the preliminary round, a final round of auditions/interviews will be hosted in person on Saturday, February 7
- Masters & Specialist
  Thursday, January 28 (in-person)
  Friday, January 29 (in-person)
  Sunday, January 31 (online/Zoom)

Harp
- Doctoral – Closed for Fall 2027
  Tentative: Preliminary audition round to be held online over Zoom on Tuesday, January 13
  For those who pass the preliminary round, a final round of auditions/interviews will be hosted in person on Saturday, February 7
- Masters & Specialist
  Friday, January 29 (in-person)
  Saturday, January 30 (in-person and online/Zoom)
Viola
- Doctoral – Closed for Fall 2027
  Tentative: Preliminary audition round to be held online over Zoom on Tuesday, January 13
  For those who pass the preliminary round, a final round of auditions/interviews will be hosted in person on Saturday, February 7
- Masters & Specialist
  Thursday, January 21 (online/Zoom)
  Friday, January 22 (in-person)
  Saturday, January 23 (in-person)
Violin
- Doctoral
  Tentative: Preliminary audition round to be held online over Zoom on Tuesday, January 13
  For those who pass the preliminary round, a final round of auditions/interviews will be hosted in person on Saturday, February 21
- Masters & Specialist
  Monday, February 9 (in person)
  Wednesday, February 11 (in person)
  Thursday, February 12 (online/Zoom)
  Friday, February 13 (in person)

Voice

Voice
- Doctoral
  Saturday, February 20 (in-person)
- Masters & Specialist
  Friday, January 15 (in-person)
  Friday, January 22 (in-person)
  Friday, January 29 (in-person)
  Friday, February 5 (online/Zoom)
  Friday, February 12 (in-person)

Wind & Percussion Instruments

Bassoon
- Doctoral
  CLOSED
- Masters & Specialist
  Thursday, January 21 (in-person)
  Friday, January 22 (in-person)
  Thursday, January 28 (online/Zoom)
  Friday, January 29 (in-person)
Clarinet
- Doctoral
  Friday, February 19 (in-person)
- Masters & Specialist
  Friday, January 22 (in person)
  Friday, February 5 (online/Zoom)
  Thursday, February 11 (in person)
Euphonium
- Doctoral
  CLOSED
- Masters & Specialist
  Thursday, February 11 (in-person)
  Friday, February 12 (in-person)
  Saturday, February 13 (online/Zoom)
Horn
- Doctoral
  Friday, February 19 (in-person)
- Masters & Specialist
  Friday, February 5 (in-person)
  Saturday, February 6 (in-person)
  Friday, February 19 (in-person)
  Saturday, February 20 (in-person and online/Zoom)
Flute
- Doctoral
  CLOSED
- Masters & Specialist
  Wednesday, January 27 (online/Zoom)
  Thursday, January 28 (in person)
  Friday, January 29 (in person)
Oboe
- Doctoral
  Friday, February 19 (in-person)
- Masters & Specialist
  Thursday, January 28 (in-person)
  Friday, January 29 (in-person)
  Friday, February 5 (in-person)
Percussion
- Doctoral, Masters, and Specialist
  Thursday, January 28 (in-person)
  Thursday, February 11 (in-person)
Saxophone
- Doctoral
  CLOSED
- Masters & Specialist
  Thursday, January 29 (in person)
  Friday, January 30 (in person)
  Thursday, February 12 (in person)
  Friday, February 13 (online/Zoom)
Trombone
- Doctoral
  CLOSED
- Masters & Specialist
  Thursday, February 5 (in person)
  Thursday, February 12 (in person)
  Friday, February 13 (online/Zoom)
Trumpet
- Doctoral
  CLOSED
- Masters & Specialist
  Monday, February 2 (in person)
  Tuesday, February 3 (in person)
  Wednesday, February 4 (online/Zoom)
Tuba
- Doctoral
  CLOSED
- Masters & Specialist
  Thursday, February 11 (in-person)
  Friday, February 12 (in-person)
  Saturday, February 13 (online/Zoom)

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