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
- Masters and Doctoral
  Friday, January 30 (online/Zoom)
  Friday, February 6 (online/Zoom)
- Friday, February 13 (online/Zoom)

Conducting

Conducting: Band/Wind Ensemble
- Doctoral
  Arranged Individually
- Masters
  Arranged Individually
Conducting: Choral
- Doctoral
  Arranged Individually
- Masters
  Arranged Individually
Conducting: Orchestral
- Doctoral
  Thursday, February 12 & Friday, February 13
- Masters
  Thursday, February 12 & Friday, February 13

Dance

Dance
- MFA
  Wednesday and Thursday, January 14 and 15 – in-person audition by invitation

Entrepreneurship & Leadership

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

Jazz & Contemporary Improvisation

Jazz
- Masters
  Friday, January 30 (in person)
  Thursday, February 5 (in person)
  Friday, February 6 (in person)

Music Education

Music Education
- Doctoral
  Monday, January 26 (online/Zoom)
  Monday, February 2 (online/Zoom)
- Masters (Academic Year)
  Monday, January 12 (online/Zoom)
- Masters (Summer)
  Monday, February 23 (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, January 23
  Friday, January 30

Sacred Music
- Doctoral
  Friday, January 23
  Friday, January 30
Carillon
- Masters
  Friday, January 23
  Friday, January 30
Harpsichord
- Doctoral – Closed for Fall 2026
- Masters & Specialist
  Friday, January 23
  Friday, January 30

Performing Arts Technology

MA in Media Arts
Friday, January 16 (in person OR online/Zoom)
PhD in Performing Arts Technology
Friday, January 9 (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 25 (in person)
  Thursday, February 26 (in person)
  Friday, February 27 (in person)
- Masters & Specialist
  Thursday, February 5 (in person)
  Thursday, February 12 (in person)
  Friday, February 13 (in person)
Piano Pedagogy & Performance
- Doctoral
  Thursday, February 19 (in person OR online/Zoom)
  Friday, February 20 (in person OR online/Zoom)
- Masters
  Friday, January 30 (in person OR online/Zoom)

Strings & Harp

Cello
- Doctoral – Closed for Fall 2026
- Masters & Specialist
  Thursday, February 12 (online/Zoom)
  Friday, February 13 (in person)
  Saturday, February 14 (in person)
Double Bass
- 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 7
- Masters & Specialist
  Thursday, January 29 (in person)
  Friday, January 30 (in person)
  Sunday, February 1 (online/Zoom)

Harp
- 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 7
- Masters & Specialist
  Thursday, January 29 (in person)
  Friday, January 30 (in person)
  Saturday, January 31 (online/Zoom)
Viola
- 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 7
- Masters & Specialist
  Thursday, January 22 (online/Zoom)
  Friday, January 23 (in person)
  Saturday, January 24 (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 14 (in person)
- Masters & Specialist
  Friday, January 9 (in person)
  Friday, January 16 (in person)
  Friday, January 23 (in person)
  Friday, January 30 (online/Zoom)
  Friday, February 6 (in person)

Wind & Percussion Instruments

Bassoon
- Doctoral
  CLOSED
- Masters & Specialist
  Thursday, January 22 (in person)
  Friday, January 23 (in person)
  Thursday, January 29 (online/Zoom)
  Friday, January 30 (in person)
Clarinet
- Doctoral
  CLOSED
- Masters & Specialist
  Friday, January 23 (in person)
  Friday, February 6 (online/Zoom)
  Thursday, February 12 (in person)
Euphonium
- Doctoral
  CLOSED
- Masters & Specialist
  Thursday, February 5 (in person)
  Friday, February 6 (in person)
  Saturday, February 7 (online/Zoom)
Flute
- Doctoral
  CLOSED
- Masters & Specialist
  Wednesday, January 28 (online/Zoom)
  Thursday, January 29 (in person)
  Friday, January 30 (in person)
French Horn
- Doctoral
  CLOSED
- Masters & Specialist
  Friday, January 30 (online/Zoom)
  Saturday, January 31 (in person)
  Friday, February 6 (in person)
  Saturday, February 7 (in person)
Oboe
- Doctoral
  CLOSED
- Masters & Specialist
  Thursday, January 29
  Friday, January 30
  Friday, February 6
Percussion
- Doctoral
  Thursday, January 22 (in person)
  Thursday, January 29 (in person)
- Masters & Specialist
  Thursday, January 22 (in person)
  Thursday, January 29 (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
  Friday, February 13 (in-person)
- Masters & Specialist
  Monday, February 2 (in person)
  Tuesday, February 3 (in person)
  Wednesday, February 4 (online/Zoom)
Tuba
- Doctoral
  Friday, February 13 (in-person)
- Masters & Specialist
  Thursday, February 5 (in person)
  Friday, February 6 (in person)
  Saturday, February 7 (online/Zoom)

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